Speaker Mike Johnson is emphasizing the importance of passing a clean government funding extension to prevent a shutdown until September. He aims to introduce cuts proposed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative into legislation for fiscal year 2026.
Stopgap Funding to Avoid Shutdown
Johnson’s recent statements on NBC’s “Meet the Press” are geared towards reducing the risk of a looming shutdown after the March 14 funding deadline. While Republicans initially considered embedding DOGE cuts in an appropriations bill immediately, Johnson’s approach is to first secure a clean continuing resolution to maintain current funding levels. This strategy allows for the integration of identified savings from the DOGE initiative and other revenue sources.
Efficient Spending for the Future
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, Johnson envisions a significant shift in the budgeting process towards more efficient and effective spending for the benefit of the people. By initiating this process now, he anticipates a smoother transition towards a more streamlined and purposeful allocation of resources.
