The committee-backed measure trimmed discretionary spending by 3 percent while emphasizing rural health, biomedical research, biodefense and education accountability.
Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.
The civil rights group said far-right networks gained new influence in Washington, tech and campuses, while urging communities to counter radicalization.