ADVOCATE – November 26, 2025
Shutdown Ends, Challenges Remain
On November 12, the House narrowly approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government after 43 days—the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The measure passed largely along partisan lines and was signed into law by the President, funding the government through January 30, 2026. Additionally, the package included full-year FY 26 funding “minibuses” for Agriculture, the Legislative Branch, and Military Construction–Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA). The vote followed Senate approval of the measure three days earlier.
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