The U.S. House Majority leader says spending bills will not be considered by the full legislative body before lawmakers head to recess at the end of this week. Following Friday, the House will not be in session until May 10th. That leaves more doubt in completing the appropriations process by the October deadline. Still, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, says he has not given up on the appropriations process, according to DTN. Four spending plans are ready this week, including the Agriculture spending plan and the Energy and Water bill. House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, suspects Congress will have to pass another catch-all spending plan in September, known as a continuing resolution. Because of the election year, the U.S. House will go on a seven-week break starting July 15th. The summer break leaves lawmakers with 18 in-session days to meet the October deadline, if spending bills are not completed before the July break.
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