House Republicans propose funding bill to prevent shutdown

House Republicans have introduced a stopgap funding bill to maintain federal spending at current levels until September 30. The bill includes cuts to police funding, eliminating the Community Oriented Policing Services program. The proposed legislation increases defense spending to about $892.5 billion while reducing nondefense programs to approximately $708 billion. This marks a shift in Republican stance on law enforcement funding, which has traditionally been a priority. The bill is set for a vote on Tuesday, but it lacks Democratic support. If not passed by the March 14 deadline, a partial government shutdown will occur.