Racing to complete work before the Christmas break, Congress has approved a sweeping $1.7-billion omnibus spending package that aims to fund federal agencies—including construction and infrastructure programs—through next Sept. 30, the end of the 2023 federal fiscal year.
Final congressional approval came on Dec. 23, when the House cleared the bill on a 225-201 vote with one lawmaker voting "present." The Senate had passed the omnibus on the previous day, on a 68-29 tally. The measure next goes to President Joe Biden for his expected signature.