US President Donald Trump signed the budget bill on Tuesday, ending the four-day partial shutdown of the federal government, the so-called shutdown. TASR informs about it according to the report of the AP agency. “This bill is a great victory for the American people,” Trump said as he signed the bill, which anticipates nearly $1.2 trillion in spending by 2026.
- Donald Trump signed the budget bill and ended the four-day government shutdown.
- The law secures nearly $1.2 trillion in federal government funding.
- The budget package was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- The shutdown was related to immigration policy and the incidents in Minneapolis.
- DHS funding is extended until February 13, pending negotiations on immigration measures.
Trump stated that it is a “responsible budget package that actually reduces unnecessary federal spending while supporting critical programs that ensure the safety, security, and prosperity of the American people.” The House of Representatives approved the bill by a large majority on Tuesday. The upper chamber, i.e. the Senate, approved the proposal last week.
On Monday, Trump called on both Republicans and Democrats in the House to pass the bill without delay and without changes. and he could quickly sign it. His signature ends the partial shutdown that occurred in the US on Saturday night.
According to CNN, Trump and the leaders of the Republican Party sought to avoid a paralyzing partial shutdown of the federal government, which paralyzed the government for 43 days last year.
The most recent shutdown was related to the Trump administration’s immigration policy and, in particular, to two incidents in the city of Minneapolis in which federal agents shot two Americans during anti-immigration raids – mother of three children Renée Good and paramedic Alex Pretti. In response to the crackdown, Democratic senators have called for new restrictions on immigration enforcement, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In addition to funding most of the federal government until September 30, the budget bill also includes short-term funding for DHS until February 13. Until then, US lawmakers will discuss possible changes to anti-immigration measures. AFP informs that both sides admit that the mentioned negotiations will be politically demanding.
