Official City of Long Beach Statement Regarding U.S. Congress-Approved Funding Bill to End Federal Government Shutdown

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PRESS RELEASE

Today, Nov, 12, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a federal funding bill that would end the longest federal government shutdown in United States history, now in its 43rd day. With this approval, the bill is now with the President of the United States for consideration and signature into law.

The City of Long Beach recognizes the disruption this historic federal government shutdown caused for many in our community and communities across the country. While the City acknowledges this proposed bill's role in ensuring continuity of the many vital federal programs and services, we will continue to advocate for a federal budget that is more holistically aligned with our priorities and values as a City.

The City is closely monitoring the situation, and we are working closely with state and federal agencies to provide updates to the community as these agencies begin outlining timelines for restoration of services.

Proposed Funding Bill Overview
The bill, if signed by the President, would continue government operations across all federal agencies through Jan. 30, 2026, provide retroactive pay to furloughed federal and state personnel, prevent further reductions in workforce and rescind layoff notices issued since Oct. 1, 2025. The measure also provides federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding for Veterans Affairs and military construction projects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and related agencies, and Congress and legislative branch agencies, with a continuing resolution to sustain the remaining federal departments and agencies. Should this continuing resolution not be extended or a federal FY 26 bill not be passed for these remaining agencies after Jan. 30, 2026, it is possible another federal shutdown may occur.

Additionally, as part of the deal made in the U.S. Senate to break the filibuster, the Senate will hold a vote by early December 2025 on legislation to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025.

Impacts to Services
While the City has worked to ensure the day-to-day local services our residents rely on were not affected by the Federal shutdown, certain federally funded programs were impacted, including CalFresh, California's version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With this bill, these benefits would resume for those currently enrolled, and the program will reopen for new enrollments. Many direct federal essential services, such as Social Security payments, Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S. Postal Service and the Veterans Administration will continue to remain operational. Air traffic controllers and TSA officers will receive retroactive pay for their continued work in keeping travelers safe during the shutdown.

The City will continue to closely monitor the situation as the bill awaits signature into law by the President, and we are committed to keeping the community informed. The City is coordinating closely with state and federal agencies to ensure service stability and budget continuity, and that our local programs remain aligned with federal timelines.

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