Government shutdown ends

Ending the partial 76-day government shutdown on Thursday, the president signed a bill passed by the House that same day to fund the Department of Homeland Security.  The Senate voted in support last week.

“We applaud the House for passage of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill to end the partial government shutdown,” said America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson. “While thousands of DHS employees and their families faced financial uncertainty for weeks, credit unions provided consistent relief to them every step of the way. From payroll advances, interest-free paycheck replacement loans, skip-a-payment options, and emergency lines of credit, credit unions showed up for those in need, as they always do. America’s Credit Unions remains focused on amplifying just how essential credit unions are to the financial well-being of Americans all across the country. We urge the President to quickly sign the funding legislation into law. As Congress moves forward with reconciliation, we encourage them to keep the credit union difference secured and leave tax provisions out of this process.”

America’s Credit Unions Blog covered multiple stories of credit unions working to help members affected by the shutdown, including going directly to affected airports and offering paycheck replacements and loan deferrals.