ICBA Statement on Bipartisan Deal to Reopen Government

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2025) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) issued the following statement on bipartisan Senate efforts to reopen the federal government.

“With the federal government shutdown affecting critical market-based programs, ICBA and the nation’s community bankers welcome bipartisan efforts to end the shutdown and ensure local economic growth stays strong. We encourage all sides to continue working together to quickly reopen the government and get back to the negotiating table to finish the appropriations process.”

About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.

As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.