Exclusive: House Freedom Caucus pushes for year-long stopgap funding

The House Freedom Caucus endorsed a year-long continuing resolution (CR) as the Senate considers a short-term measure to avert a government shutdown. Leaders in both chambers are considering a CR into next year, with appropriators preferring a shorter duration to enable full-year spending bills. The Freedom Caucus opposes a December CR, advocating for a full-year CR to give President Trump leverage to cut spending. They ideally want a CR extending past the 2026 election with defense exceptions. Some conservatives reject the Senate's funding deal that includes military construction and agriculture funding. Representative Norman firmly opposes the Senate's proposal. Representative Roy, although not immediately rejecting the Senate legislation, prefers a year-long CR. The Freedom Caucus believes this move will help rein in what they see as wasteful and weaponized government. A longer CR gives Republicans stability and leverage.