Government Reopens: What Every Service Member and Veteran Needs to Know Right Now

After a record 43-day federal government shutdown, President Trump has signed a funding bill that reopens the government and sends hundreds of thousands of federal employees back to work. The bill funds most agencies at current levels through January 30, 2026, while providing full-year funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Agriculture, military construction and Congress.

Here’s what the next 72 hours are expected to look like for service members, families, and veterans, based on what major outlets and government statements are reporting today.
Expect normal hours and services at most on-base and nearby federal offices to resume over the next few days.
Back pay should arrive automatically, but it’s worth monitoring LES/pay statements closely and flagging any issues to your agency or HR office as soon as systems are back online.