Title: President Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation, Urges Further Legislative Action

President Joe Biden has signed into law a $1.2 trillion funding legislation that completes the funding of key federal agencies for the fiscal year. The bill, which addresses critical government operations, including the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State, and the legislative branch, was passed by the House on Friday and the Senate on Saturday.

Labeling the bill as a "compromise," President Biden stated that while neither side got everything they wanted, it is "good news for the American people." The legislation rejects extreme cuts proposed by House Republicans and instead invests in areas such as child care, cancer research, and mental health.

President Biden highlighted the inclusion of resources to secure the border, stating that his administration fought to ensure its inclusion. However, he emphasized that there is still more work to be done. He urged Congress to pass additional legislation, calling on the House to approve the bipartisan national security supplemental to advance national security interests. Additionally, he urged both chambers to pass the bipartisan border security bill negotiated by his administration, which he described as containing the toughest and fairest reforms in decades.

The signing of this legislation marks a significant moment on Capitol Hill, bringing an end to a prolonged annual appropriations process. This year's process has been characterized by partisan policy disagreements and saw a historic change of leadership in the House after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted in an unprecedented vote.

The recently signed legislation is the second part of a two-tiered government funding process. The first part, a separate six-bill funding package, was signed into law earlier this month and included funding for various departments such as Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Veterans Affairs, Energy, Interior, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, as well as the Food and Drug Administration, military construction, and other federal programs.

President Biden's call for further legislative action indicates that there are still priorities to be addressed. With the completion of the funding for federal agencies, attention now shifts to other pressing matters on the administration's agenda. The president's message to Congress is clear - the work isn't finished, and it's time to focus on advancing the nation's security interests and implementing comprehensive border security reforms.

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