As agencies are set to bring back furloughed staff and rescind layoffs, a recent funding deal has been reached to end the government shutdown. This agreement promises back pay to federal employees and has halted the layoffs that impacted thousands of workers. Experts anticipate that federal functions will resume shortly after the government reopens, with many workers expected to receive paychecks within days. While some Republican measures to ensure immediate payment have been blocked, a bipartisan effort seems to be forming to protect federal worker pay and prevent further layoffs. The reopening of the government marks the beginning of a long process to reboot federal operations.