Congressman Dale Strong has issued a statement following the passage of a continuing resolution that ends the recent government shutdown. The shutdown, which lasted over 40 days, came to an end after eight Senate Democrats voted to approve a measure to reopen the government.
“After inflicting over 40 days of needless hardship on our military, families, workers, and communities, eight Senate Democrats finally did what Republicans, President Trump, and Americans have been asking from day one: pass a measure to reopen the government,” said Congressman Dale Strong. “It’s about time.”
Strong also addressed future legislative work. “Now that we are finally out of this unnecessary shutdown, we can return to our work on Fiscal Year 2026 bills that eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, and put the American taxpayer first,” he said.
The legislation in question extends current government funding through January 30, 2026. It also advances three full-year appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026—covering Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Legislative Branch; and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies—to the President’s desk.
The House had passed a clean funding extension on September 19. According to Strong’s office, Senate Democrats rejected it 14 times before ultimately agreeing to move forward with the measure after weeks of gridlock.
Dale Strong is currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Alabama’s 5th district. He began his term in 2023 after succeeding Mo Brooks. Before joining Congress, Strong served in both the Alabama House of Representatives and on the Madison County Commission. Born in Monrovia in 1970, he resides in Huntsville and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Athens State University.
