Ted Eytan
The bill received support from sixty senators, with almost all Republicans and eight Democrats voting in favor. The Democrats tried, without success, to link government funding to healthcare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. Forty senators voted against the bill. Now, the bill will be sent to the House of Representatives. If it passes there, it will then go to US President Donald Trump for his approval.
The legislation provides funding for the US government until January 30, 2026, and also covers several government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, for the rest of the current fiscal year.
It also includes a provision that will undo federal employee layoffs that occurred during the shutdown and offer retroactive payments to those who were furloughed.
The agreement does not contain any specific provisions to stop President Trump from making further spending cuts, according to Reuters. However, it does include funding for the SNAP food assistance program through September 30, 2026. This helps ensure there are no interruptions to food aid if the government shuts down again during that period, as stated by the agency.
source: reuters.com
The legislation provides funding for the US government until January 30, 2026, and also covers several government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, for the rest of the current fiscal year.
It also includes a provision that will undo federal employee layoffs that occurred during the shutdown and offer retroactive payments to those who were furloughed.
The agreement does not contain any specific provisions to stop President Trump from making further spending cuts, according to Reuters. However, it does include funding for the SNAP food assistance program through September 30, 2026. This helps ensure there are no interruptions to food aid if the government shuts down again during that period, as stated by the agency.
source: reuters.com