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The US House is voting on ending the longest government shutdown in history, with the chamber returning after 54 days to pass a funding bill that could reopen the government, amid travel chaos and political tensions.
The longest U.S. government shutdown is nearing its end as the House prepares to vote on a spending bill that would reopen the government through January 30, 2026, fund SNAP benefits through September 2026, and ensure federal workers receive back pay, with some agencies and services resuming immediately upon signing. The bill also addresses staffing issues for air traffic controllers and includes provisions to reverse recent firings, but does not resolve ACA subsidy debates.
Flight restrictions caused by staffing shortages during the government shutdown are expected to ease once air traffic controllers return to work, but airlines warn that full recovery of flight schedules may take time, and the industry is urging Congress to pass funding bills to prevent further disruptions.