Bill to Avert Shutdown Carries Disaster Aid, Policy Riders (1)

Lawmakers released a bill to avert a Saturday shutdown and provide $100 billion in disaster aid, leaving most government-funding fights until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

The stopgap would fund the government at current levels through March 14, giving the incoming Republican trifecta an opportunity to enact their agenda — but also setting up a shutdown deadline early in the Trump administration. The bill would also extend farm bill provisions for a year, rein in pharmacy benefit managers, and reauthorize a counter-drone program.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is in a difficult position. To send the bill to the ...