Rep. Glenn Ivey Considers Stopgap Spending Bill as House Reconvenes

Rep. Glenn Ivey from Maryland joined NPR’s A Martinez to discuss the House’s latest agenda, following its return after a five-week recess.

The main focus is on keeping the government operational. The Senate already introduced a stopgap measure to extend funding through December, aiming to prevent a shutdown amidst the November midterm elections. This bill now awaits a decision in the House.

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, expressed optimism about the bill’s potential passage, although he’s yet to decide his vote. Considering his constituents, particularly federal workers potentially affected by a shutdown, Ivey is weighing both practical implications and political factors.

As elections approach, Ivey acknowledged the dilemma: “You can’t get everything you want, so there’s a chance that I might vote for it to keep the government open.” His intent is for Democrats to steer public focus toward health care, tariffs, and affordability debates, rather than risking another shutdown.

Ivey also criticized the current administration’s management of the appropriations process, highlighting the lack of necessary information from the Office of Management and Budget, which complicates funding decisions.

Listen to the full interview for more insights and details.

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