Overview
- Congress passed a CR and three-bill minibus to end the 43‑day shutdown, funding most agencies at prior levels through January 30, 2026 and extending some departments through September 30, 2026.
- The law guarantees backpay, reinstates workers who received layoff notices, and blocks further layoffs until January 30, 2026, with OPM directing agencies to issue retroactive pay as soon as payroll systems restart.
- USDA says most SNAP recipients should see full November benefits by the end of the week or by Monday, with Arizona reporting broad restoration, Utah issuing all benefits by Saturday, and Nebraska making partial payments pending final authorization.
- DOT/FAA are holding roughly 6% flight reductions at 40 major airports as controller staffing stabilizes, with delays and cancellations easing but not yet back to normal.
- CBO estimates about $11 billion in permanent economic losses from the shutdown, and the funding deal leaves ACA premium tax credits unresolved, a flashpoint that could trigger another budget fight before the new deadline.