Congress has approved a stopgap funding measure to keep the US federal government operating through 11 December, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign the bill after the House voted 370-48 in Washington, D.C. The short-term package prevents an immediate shutdown ahead of the 1 October fiscal-year deadline and preserves funding for federal agencies at current levels, including functions central to aviation oversight and regulation.
The Senate had already backed the same measure in August, allowing the House vote on 1 September to complete congressional approval. Lawmakers had not finished work on all 12 annual appropriations bills before the new fiscal year begins, leaving a temporary funding gap as the main alternative. The agreement gives Congress time to continue negotiations on fiscal 2027 spending after the November midterm elections, while avoiding disruption to government operations in the near term.
For the aviation sector, the extension reduces uncertainty around federal services linked to the FAA and other agencies involved in safety, certification and infrastructure oversight. It also removes the immediate risk of furloughs or delays that can affect regulatory activity, permit processing and broader administrative functions across the industry.