Congressional lawmakers have finalized a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown before the Thursday deadline. The $1.1 trillion measure will fund all government agencies through September except for the Department of Homeland Security, whose allocation expires in February. That will let Republicans challenge President Obama’s executive action granting a reprieve to up to five million undocumented immigrants. The bill also includes cuts to retiree benefits at some multi-employer pension plans, sparking criticism from advocates. In a victory for Republicans, the Environmental Protection Agency will lose $60 million in funding, and its workforce reduced to its lowest level in 25 years. A House vote is expected on Thursday.