U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill ensuring federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days.
The information was reported by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the U.S. Congress just hours before the presidential signature.
Funding secured and dismissal prevention until 2026
The agreement approved by Congress and ratified by the president provides for the full continuity of public machinery operations. The text includes a clause preventing the dismissal of federal employees by Donald Trump until January 2026, in addition to ensuring funding for the U.S. food assistance program, SNAP, until September 30, 2026.
With the signing, all federal services are expected to be quickly restored, bringing relief to employees who went more than a month without pay and to families dependent on government benefits.
Chaos in aviation and social impact during the shutdown
The shutdown, which began on October 1, triggered a wave of structural problems in public services. Civil aviation was one of the hardest-hit sectors, with thousands of flights canceled or delayed due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Social programs faced abrupt cuts, while numerous federal agencies were partially inoperative.
The situation exposed the vulnerability of millions of Americans who rely on the government for food, health, and access to essential services.
Clash between Democrats and Republicans prolonged the crisis
The shutdown was marked by intense political disputes between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats demanded that the bill include extensions of subsidies for health assistance programs, arguing it would prevent increases in health plan costs.
Republicans preferred to negotiate health subsidies separately, advocating for what they called a “clean resolution.”
These divergences dragged the impasse on for weeks, heightening political strain between the two parties until the final agreement was reached amid public pressure and the deterioration of federal services.
Normality expected to resume in the coming hours
With the law now signed by President Donald Trump, the government is set to resume full operations in the coming days. Critical sectors like air traffic control are expected to quickly return to normal, reducing disruptions and ensuring continuity of essential services in the United States.
Source: brasil247.com