Congress re-opened the federal government after briefly shutting it down Feb. 9 morning. The House and Senate passed and President Trump signed a two-year funding bill that ensures the government stays open for business and keeps federal employees working on behalf of the American people.
However, lawmakers have until March 23 to come up with a detailed funding plan that sets line-by-line funding levels.
The bipartisan deal would provide long-overdue increases for both our military and non-defense agencies. Most federal agencies have been limping by on borrowed time for far too long due to harmful sequestration cuts. This budget will give agencies much-needed resources to invest in the taxpayer programs and services that the public expects and deserves.
This week, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you. Your unwavering service to the American people is an inspiration.
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“We appreciate you!” “Hang in there!” “Keep up the good work!” were some of the encouraging words the American people want our government workers to hear during these tough times.
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AFGE led a coalition of nationwide labor organizations, non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful government reorganization and massive reduction in force.
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