The government shutdown has officially ended after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to re-open the federal government, which was passed by the House this evening. This marks the end of the longest government shutdown in American history, fueled by Democrats who caved without securing Obamacare subsidy extensions. President Trump highlighted the damage caused by the Schumer Shutdown: $1.5 trillion in economic harm, 20,000 flights delayed and cancelled, 1 million government workers without pay, and millions of Americans cut off from food stamps. Come midterms, we won’t forget any of this.

The CR bill that President Trump just signed will fund the government through January, but it does not include funding for Obamacare or healthcare for illegal aliens. However, the Senate added provisions, including a promise to vote on the Obamacare extension in December. The legislative package includes a “minibus” of three appropriations bills providing funding through next September and keeps the rest of the government open at current levels through Jan. 30. It includes full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, which will keep the program afloat through September. Over 40 million Americans rely on SNAP, with some individuals reporting they ran out of food as the shutdown cut off money for the program. The Trump administration fought in court to shift money around to fully fund it for November.

The legislation also provides limited protections for federal workers who’ve been under assault since Trump’s inauguration. It reinstates thousands of government employees laid off during the shutdown and ensures no more reductions in force (RIFs) through the end of January. It provides back pay for workers who were furloughed or working without pay these past six weeks. However, a major concession from Democrats means the bill does not include an extension of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, after Republicans held firm against extending those funds beyond 2025. This means over 20 million Americans could see their premiums spike next year.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has promised a Senate vote on a to-be-determined ACA funding bill, with no guarantees it will pass. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., criticized the failure to secure health care funding as part of the bill, saying, “We cannot enable this kind of cruelty with our cowardice.” President Trump continues to demand that Senate Republicans nuke the filibuster, stating, “If we terminated the filibuster, this would NEVER happen again!” “We should be able to pass great legislation. TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER. The Democrats will do it IMMEDIATELY if they ever assume office!”