Democratic leaders are scrambling to get their massive $1.7 trillion omnibus government spending bill across the finish line before the end of this week, with some Republicans pushing back against unrelated measures they argue are unnecessary to include.
Among the 4,155-page spending bill is a number of measures that would designate certain buildings or programs to be named after top lawmakers, such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who is stepping down from her leadership role next month. As part of the spending bill, the legislation would name the San Francisco federal building at 90 7th Street after the California Democrat. Pelosi is among those who have urged the passing of the government funding bill.
Going further, the bill also seeks to honor Republican Sen. Richard Shelby by renaming the FBI building located in Alabama after the state’s senior senator, who is also retiring. However, Shelby supported the spending bill, urging fellow lawmakers to pass the legislation to avert a government shutdown.
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