HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Leaders in the US Senate just announced they've agreed to expedite a spending bill that avoids a government shut-down. The bill also includes much needed aid for victims from the Lahaina wildfire. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news It's down to the wire for lawmakers in Washington to avoid a government shut down. The US House passed the bill earlier Friday with no plans to suspend the debt limit - despite President-elect Trump's demands. "Trump wanted to tank this whole package, and he was unable to," said Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz. "And I think that's, you know, good for the country that we have three branches of government. And whether you like Donald Trump or don't like Donald Trump, you do not want one branch of government to be in charge of the entire system." In Hawaii, a government shut down would close national parks such as Pearl Harbor, Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. State helps provide housing for guests in need Essential workers like TSA would continue working without pay. But officials warned that travelers should expect longer wait times, especially during the holiday travel season. "I don't think there's any member of congress, especially the Biden White House, that wants to see everybody celebrating Christmas furloughed and without paychecks coming in the near future," said Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda. "You can imagine the disruption this would have at every single level." The legislation extends government funding until March, giving $100 billion to states hit by disaster including $1.61 billion to Maui to help rebuild from the Lahaina wildfire. Money would go towards water infrastructure, repairing roads, small business loans and housing. "W we have to just focus our minds and understand that lots of people are still suffering," said Schatz. "And so every time we, you know, delay, that's another day where a family can't get back on their feet. And so we've got to get this housing going as quickly as we can." Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You "That is something that for many of us very close to home, we need that aid," said Tokuda. "We need that aid to come home. And we will keep fighting for that aid and then some as we go forward into the next Congress."