Trump signs short-term funding bill, averts U.S. government shutdown
Funding extended to December 11 so federal agencies can operate after October 1 while Congress works on the full 2027 budget.
President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill that extends federal financing and prevents a partial shutdown of the U.S. government ahead of November’s congressional elections.
The measure allows federal agencies to continue operating past October 1, when the new fiscal year begins, and keeps government services running while lawmakers negotiate a full budget.
Congress given more time to agree on fiscal 2027 spending
The stopgap funding was extended through December 11 after the House of Representatives passed the bill following earlier approval by the Senate. That deadline gives Congress additional time to reach a deal and pass a complete budget for fiscal year 2027.
By approving the temporary funding, lawmakers removed the immediate risk of a so-called “shutdown,” a partial halt in operations at federal institutions caused by the absence of approved appropriations.
Despite the relief, the question of longer-term financing remains unresolved and will return to the legislative agenda in December.
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