Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, left, speaks to reporters about Harvey relief efforts after a meeting with House Republicans, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

(Bloomberg) – President Donald Trump and congressional leaders agreed to enact emergency aid for Hurricane Harvey together with an extension of the U.S. debt limit and funds to keep the government running, both through Dec. 15, Democratic leaders said Wednesday.

“Both sides have every intention of avoiding default in December and look forward to working together on the many issues before us,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said in a joint statement after leaders of both parties met with the president.

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