WASHINGTON—After more than 40 days, Congress has passed legislation to end the government shutdown.
The bill funds the government through Jan. 30, 2026.
It also includes three full-year appropriations bills to fund the Department of Veterans Affairs, the FDA, and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) through Sept. 30, 2026.
The USDA funding ensures services to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children through Sept. 30, 2026.
The legislation also reverses cuts made to the federal workforce during the government shutdown, and says those employees will get back pay.
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