The bill’s passage ends a chaotic week on Capitol Hill, which demonstrated President-elect Trump’s influence over lawmakers.
Day: December 21, 2024
The legislation will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk and is expected to be signed into law.
Trump, Musk co-losers as united Democrats prevent government shutdown https://t.co/8tHoNtUHKv
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 21, 2024
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.
The measure would expand Social Security benefits to public sector workers who also collect pensions.
Congress did not manage to send a spending bill to President Biden’s desk before the pre-Christmas deadline.