The government shutdown is averted as Congress approves full funding for the Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild.

An agreement was reached by Congressional leaders to prevent a government shutdown, which includes a stipulation that the federal government will cover the entire cost of restoring the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

The provision enables the Treasury Department to recover some funds spent through insurance payments and litigation related to the collapse.

In the early hours of March 26, a container ship named the Dali collided with a portion of the Key Bridge.

The Port of Baltimore experienced a significant disruption in shipping for over two months, causing shock waves through both domestic and global supply chains.

The estimated cost to rebuild the bridge in Maryland is between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.

The new federal measure is included in a temporary government funding bill to prevent a partial shutdown until March 14, allowing lawmakers additional time to reach a spending agreement for the rest of fiscal year 2025.

The bill contains several seemingly unrelated policy measures that have angered members of congressional Republicans' rightmost flank, who felt blindsided by the inclusions.

Maryland Democrats, both federal and state, commended the Key Bridge's inclusion in the bipartisan agreement.

Rep. Kewisi Mfume, D-Md., stated that the nine-month struggle to ensure the restoration of Baltimore City and Baltimore County has finally resulted in the full funding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, which will be voted on by Congress in the next 48 hours. This achievement is significant to all residents of the state.

Before the final deal was struck, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., praised the provision and criticized House Republicans for objecting to it.

"As of now, the Senate has approved 100% funding for the Key Bridge, but the House Republicans have not agreed to it. Van Hollen stated this to 11 News, adding that they have not been given a satisfactory explanation for their continued objections."

To prevent a partial government shutdown, the short-term spending bill needs to be passed by both the House and Senate by Dec. 20.