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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history – reaching 35 days – is nearing its end as President Donald Trump today announced a deal to fund the nine federal departments affected by the funding lapse through Feb. 15.

NAFCU remains active on Capitol Hill and will monitor Senate and House action on the legislation, expected today, which the president has indicated he will sign.

In his announcement, Trump said over the next three weeks Congress will work on longer-term funding, including a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security and address various border security issues. He also indicated employees affected by the shutdown would receive their back pay as soon as possible.

During the shutdown, credit unions across the nation stepped up to provide various products and services to support members who were impacted by it. Credit union efforts were acknowledged by the administration and members of Congress.

NAFCU will follow developments as Congress now works to pass a longer-term spending bill.