"Things To Watch In The Omnibus Spending Bill"

"Congress is planning on leaving Washington for the holidays this week after a productive lame-duck session, especially if lawmakers can follow through approving a fiscal 2023 spending package.

Text of an omnibus could emerge as soon as Monday, particularly because Senate Republicans have said they will not work on negotiating full-year spending beyond this week. If talks break down, the GOP would then demand another stopgap into next year.

Even though Democrats have been celebrating passage of the infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, an omnibus this week would fulfill more priorities before Republicans retake the House."

Jeremy Dillon and Emma Dumain report for E&E News December 19, 2022.