The government shutdown has ended: federal agencies have reopened and employees have returned to their jobs
The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States ended on Wednesday after the House of Representatives approved the funding package that the Senate had previously passed and that President Trump signed into law. The legislation secures funding for most agencies until January 30, 2026, and finances other parts of the government through three spending bills until September 2026.
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After six weeks of paralysis, during which thousands of federal workers went without pay and services such as food assistance and air transportation were disrupted, the government began reopening Thursday morning and furloughed employees returned to their duties. Back pay for some employees will begin on Sunday, while others will receive their salaries by November 19.
The agreement to reopen the government was achieved after eight Democratic senators joined Republicans, allowing the stalemate to be overcome and frustrating the Democratic strategy of linking the reopening to an immediate extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. As part of the compromise, it was agreed that the tax credits would be voted on in December, which will help millions of Americans pay their health insurance premiums.
With the shutdown over, attention now turns to the next legislative battle over health care reform. Democrats are seeking to regroup and define their strategy to secure approval of the tax credits without tying them to the government’s overall funding process, while the Senate prepares to debate the issue in the coming weeks.
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