Key Takeaways:
- Shutdown Over: President Trump signed a funding bill that ends the 43-day government shutdown and provides continuing appropriations through January 30, 2026.
- Protecting Workers and Priorities: The law ensures back pay for federal employees, blocks agency layoffs, and fully funds agriculture, veterans affairs, and military construction for the rest of the fiscal year.
- Extending Key Programs: The measure renews authorities tied to healthcare, cybersecurity, agriculture, and national defense — reinforcing Trump’s focus on keeping America secure and economically strong.
President Donald Trump officially ended the 43-day government shutdown Wednesday by signing the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
The law provides funding for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, effectively reopening the government after Congress failed to pass regular appropriations before the start of the fiscal year on October 1. It also fully funds agriculture, military construction, veterans affairs, and legislative branch programs through the end of the fiscal year.
In true Trump fashion, the bill prioritizes stability for workers and accountability in Washington. It grants back pay to federal employees who went unpaid during the shutdown and prohibits any reduction in force actions until January 30. Any layoffs initiated during the shutdown are nullified.
The legislation includes funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, veterans programs, and military family housing — key areas that align with Trump’s promises to support America’s farmers, service members, and working-class families.
Beyond reopening government, the bill extends several critical authorities, including programs related to public health, Medicare, Medicaid, cybersecurity, agriculture, and veterans benefits. It also reauthorizes the Defense Production Act and efforts to combat threats from drones.
For all the noise surrounding Washington’s spending battles, Trump’s signature brings order to the gridlock — a reminder that leadership means protecting America’s workforce, securing the essentials, and keeping the government running without compromising conservative fiscal principles.