Congress approved a funding package restoring operations for agencies affected by a partial government shutdown earlier this week, with the president signing the $1.2 trillion measure into law Feb. 3.

The shutdown began after the most recent funding extension expired Jan. 30 without congressional action, disrupting operations for parts of the uniformed services community. Agencies already covered by full-year FY 2026 appropriations – including the VA, military construction accounts, and the Department of Commerce (which includes the NOAA Commissioned Corps) – continued operating without interruption. Others, including the Department of War, the Coast Guard (under the Department of Homeland Security), and the U.S. Public Health Service (under the Department of Health and Human Services), were directly affected by the funding gap.

And while the measure included funding for the majority of those agencies for the rest of the fiscal year, not all in uniform have escaped budget uncertainty.

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What the Funding Package Does

Lawmakers separated funding for the Department of Homeland Security from five other appropriations bills. That department will receive a short-term funding extension while negotiations continue over policy disputes.

So, while active duty servicemembers, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers, National Guard and Reserve members, and the civilian workforce supporting the Department of War will see funding restored and operations normalized through the end of the fiscal year under to the agreement, the Coast Guard will be funded through Feb. 13.

MOAA will continue to advocate for Congress to complete appropriations on time, avoid funding lapses, and protect the pay and benefits earned through service. Shutdowns undermine readiness, morale, and trust for those who volunteer to serve.

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We will monitor developments closely, particularly funding negotiations affecting the Coast Guard continue, and we will keep our members informed of any changes that could affect the uniformed services community.