US Congress ends record 75-day government shutdown
On Thursday, the US Congress passed a funding bill for the majority of the Department of Homeland Security, effectively concluding a historic partial government shutdown that persisted for 75 days. The House approved the legislation via voice vote, which is now awaiting President Donald Trump's signature. This bill allocates funding for essential DHS agencies until September 30, yet it does not provide additional resources for immigration and border enforcement, leaving ongoing political tensions unresolved. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had previously cautioned that emergency salary funds were nearing depletion. Agencies such as FEMA, the Coast Guard, the TSA, and the Secret Service will return to standard funding. The shutdown commenced on February 14, marking the longest such lapse in history.
Key facts
- US Congress voted to end the partial government shutdown on Thursday.
- The shutdown lasted 75 days, the longest in US history.
- The bill funds DHS agencies through September 30.
- No new money for immigration and border enforcement was included.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned emergency funds were nearly exhausted.
- The House passed the measure by voice vote.
- The shutdown began on February 14.
- Agencies like FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA, and Secret Service will receive normal funding.
Entities
Institutions
- US Congress
- House of Representatives
- Senate
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Coast Guard
- Transportation Security Administration
- Secret Service
Locations
- United States