US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill guaranteeing federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days.
The information was released by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the US Congress a few hours before the presidential signing.
Funding guaranteed and layoffs avoided until 2026
The agreement approved by Congress and ratified by the president ensures the continuity of the full functioning of the government. The text includes a clause preventing Donald Trump from firing federal employees until January 2026, and guarantees funding for the US food assistance program, SNAP, until September 30, 2026.
With the approval, all federal services are expected to be quickly restored, bringing relief to public 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 1st, triggered a wave of structural problems in public services. Civil aviation was one of the most affected sectors, recording thousands of flights canceled or delayed due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Social programs suffered abrupt cuts, while several federal agencies were partially inoperative.
The scenario exposed the vulnerability of millions of Americans who depend on the government for food, health, and access to essential services.
The 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 the extension of subsidies for health programs, arguing that this would prevent increases in health insurance costs.
Republicans, on the other hand, stated they preferred to negotiate health subsidies separately, defending what they called a “clean resolution”.
The disagreements dragged on for weeks and heightened political tension between the two parties, until the final agreement was reached under pressure from public opinion and the deterioration of federal services.
Normality should return in the next few hours
With the law now signed by President Donald Trump, the government should resume full operations in the coming days. The expectation is that critical sectors, such as air traffic control, will quickly return to normal, reducing disruptions and ensuring the continuity of essential services in the United States.
Source: brasil247.com