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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted in favor of a measure to end the partial government shutdown and reopen the federal government. The agreement funds five FY26 appropriations bills for the full year: Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs. It also provides short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security while negotiations continue. 

“Funding our military, protecting our national security, and keeping critical services operating is essential,” said Congressman Franklin. “The House previously passed full-year funding for the entire government. Yet Senate Democrats refused to fund Homeland Security, forcing the House to vote again on the same spending bills. This measure keeps the government open, protects paychecks, and prevents a longer shutdown. Funding the government is a constitutional responsibility. Now we must address Homeland Security funding (again), which includes FEMA, to keep our nation secure.”

Franklin noted the House previously passed all 12 FY26 appropriations bills and the Senate advanced the package with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security. The legislation has now been signed into law by the President.

The measure passed the House by a vote of 217-214.

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