House Clears Short-Term Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown

By Maria Carrasco, NASFAA Staff Reporter

The House cleared a short-term funding bill on Wednesday by a vote of 222-209, that would fund the Department of Education (ED), and other agencies, through January 30, 2026, bringing an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The government shutdown first began on October 1 and lasted over 40 days.

Earlier this week, the Senate passed the short-term funding bill in a 60-40 vote with support from eight Democrats. The continuing resolution was paired with other spending bills that would fund the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects, and the operations of Congress for the entire 2026 fiscal year. Other agencies, including ED, would be funded through January 30, 2026.

The bill also contains language that would reverse recent reduction in force (RIF) notices that occurred between October 1, 2025 – the start of the government shutdown – and the date the bill is signed into law. The White House would also be prohibited from carrying out additional RIF notices until January 30, 2026.

The spending package was sent to the White House, where President Donald Trump signed it into law.

Stay tuned to Today’s News for more updates on the budget and appropriations process.

Publication Date: 11/13/2025

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