House Votes to Reopen Government as Congress Suddenly Ramps Up Crypto Work

Why It Matters

Reopening the government restores critical regulatory capacity for the crypto industry, accelerating pending legislation and approvals that will shape market structure and investor access. It underscores Congress’s renewed focus on crypto policy after a prolonged shutdown, potentially influencing the sector’s growth trajectory.

Summary

The U.S. House approved a month‑long continuing resolution, voting 222‑209, to reopen the government after a record‑breaking 42‑day shutdown, funding operations through the end of January 2026. The measure restores the ability of federal agencies—including the CFTC and SEC—to resume crypto‑related rulemaking, with a Senate Agriculture Committee draft bill on market structure and a confirmation hearing slated for CFTC chair nominee Mike Selig. Restarting the government also speeds approvals for crypto exchange‑traded fund listings and other regulatory initiatives that were stalled during the shutdown.