Yes, it appears that the U.S. House of Representatives set out for their summer recess leaving many critical issues unaddressed, including the looming deadline for a possible government shutdown. The House is not scheduled to return until September 20, and meanwhile, the end of the fiscal year is on September 30, creating a time crunch to avoid a potential shutdown. Lawmakers and staffers in both chambers are currently working on the details of the $3.5 trillion budget plan, with the Senate hoping to pass the budget framework before their recess which has yet to be determined.
