Stopgap funding bill would cut DC budget by $1 billion

The continuing resolution would treat Washington’s budget like a government agency’s, rolling back discretionary funding. It would also break with 20 years of precedent. Since 2004, Congress has allowed Washington to maintain its budget levels without disruption if a stopgap funding bill needed to be passed. 

If the continuing resolution is passed, Washington’s 2025 budget will be undone. The city would revert to its 2024 budget until Congress passes new appropriations by Oct. 1. 

The cancellation of the $21 billion budget would result in the city losing 16% of its funding. Mayor Muriel Bowser said this could cause the city to lay off teachers, police officers, and other front-line workers.

The vast majority of Washington’s budget is funded by D.C. taxpayer dollars and not federal

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