WASHINGTON— The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end a partial government shutdown that began over the weekend, sending the bill to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for further budget battles on immigration enforcement.
In a narrow 217–214 vote, the Republican-led House approved the sweeping funding measure that completes congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, restoring funding for the vast majority of federal agencies through Sept. 30, 2026. The legislation now awaits Trump’s signature, which he has indicated he will give.
The package includes nearly full-year funding for key departments such as Defense, Health and Human Services, Education, Labor and Housing, while temporarily extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Feb. 13 as lawmakers continue negotiations on immigration enforcement policy.
America’s Credit Unions Responds
“America’s Credit Unions welcomes the end of the government shutdown and restoring certainty for the agencies that consumers and financial institutions rely on every day. Prolonged shutdowns create unnecessary disruption for working families, small businesses, and credit unions trying to serve their members and communities,” said America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Scott Simpson in a statement. “As this bill now moves to the President’s desk, it is critical that lawmakers maintain stable funding for the federal agencies that support financial access, consumer protection, and economic stability. Credit unions stand ready to continue working with policymakers to ensure the federal government can function effectively and provide the predictability consumers and communities need.”
DCUC: Concern Over Ongoing Funding Debates
Seperately, DCUC PResident and CEO Anthony Hernandez said in a statement, “While DCUC is reassured to see a lengthy shutdown has been avoided, we remain concerned about ongoing funding debates that continue to place military pay at risk. We will continue to engage Congress on the importance of enacting solutions and proactive measures to address these risks.
“Recent DHS funding debates once again highlighted how Coast Guard members are uniquely vulnerable during these lapses, which reinforces the need for Congress to carefully examine and address the unintended impacts funding disruptions have on those who serve our country,” Hernadez added.
DCUC said it will continue to highlight to Congressional leaders the critical role credit unions serve in supporting military members and their families during times of fiscal uncertainty.
‘Extraordinary Commitment’
“Across the nation, credit unions continue to demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to service by stepping up to protect and support the financial well-being of communities impacted by shutdowns,” Jason Stverak, DCUC chief advocacy officer, said in a statement. “This dedication reflects the credit union movement’s deep respect for the duty and sacrifice of service members and their unwavering commitment to our nation’s mission.
“Our members have remained fully engaged through DCUC’s Military Advocacy Committee, receiving real-time updates and ensuring proactive measures are in place to deliver immediate relief to those affected,” he added.
About the Shutdown
The partial shutdown began Saturday after Congress failed to agree on the final set of spending bills, largely due to disagreements over DHS funding and immigration enforcement provisions. Democrats had sought reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to high-profile incidents involving federal agents, demands that were largely rejected by House Republicans during negotiations.
The legislation preserves a short window for further debate in Congress over immigration enforcement policy, a key Democratic priority after recent controversies. If lawmakers cannot reach agreement on DHS funding beyond the brief extension, another funding lapse for that agency could occur later this month.
