Core Points - The U.S. Congress passed a temporary funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in history, providing funding until January 30, 2026 [1] - The shutdown lasted 43 days, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees and causing delays in flights and critical economic data [1][2] - The bill faced opposition from some Democrats who wanted healthcare provisions included, but ultimately passed with bipartisan support [1][4] Group 1 - The government will face a lengthy restart process, potentially taking days or weeks to fully resume operations, with back pay for federal employees being a priority [2][5] - The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the six-week shutdown would reduce fourth-quarter GDP by 1.5 percentage points, resulting in a net loss of approximately $11 billion [2][7] - The shutdown did not save money for the government, as it incurred additional administrative costs and lost revenue, with a bipartisan report indicating over $300 million in expenses [7][8] Group 2 - The shutdown led to the cancellation or delay of economic data releases, creating a data gap that could distort future economic forecasts [8] - Analysts estimate that each week of the shutdown cost the economy between $10 billion and $15 billion, with some costs being irrecoverable [8] - The restart of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will take time, as states need to update beneficiary records and recharge debit cards [7][8]