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Government Shutdown Day 23 Update from National Council of Nonprofits

October 23rd, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 23 Update from National Council of Nonprofits

Today is Day 23 of the federal government shutdown.   Hill Updates Today, the Senate Republicans brought up for a vote a bill that would have paid some federal employees during the shutdown, including service members. The measure failed to garner the votes necessary. Democrats argued that the bill would give the president broad authority to determine who gets paid and who doesn't. They offered their own pair of bills that would have paid all federal workers, but Republicans objected.   …

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Government Shutdown Day 22 Update from National Council of Nonprofits

October 22nd, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 22 Update from National Council of Nonprofits

Today is Day 22 of the federal government shutdown.    Hill Updates This shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, and there is still no solution in sight. As Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) says, neither party sees an incentive in reaching a compromise. "Both sides think there is political advantage in sticking with the positions that they have."    The House is still on recess, and the Senate continues to bring the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the government to …

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Government Shutdown Day 21 Updates from National Council of Nonprofits

October 21st, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 21 Updates from National Council of Nonprofits

Today is Day 21 of the federal government shutdown.   Hill Update In a sign of progress, Republican leaders are now preparing for negotiations with Democrats to reopen the government. Reports suggest that congressional leaders are discussing options with the White House over how to structure an extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, which expire this year and which Democrats have made their top priority in negotiations. Republicans are also discussing internally changes they may want to advocate …

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Government Shutdown Day 20 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

October 20th, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 20 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

Hill Update The Senate is back in town, and it will vote this evening for the 11th time on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen and fund the government through November 21. The Senate will also vote this week on the "Shutdown Fairness Act," which if enacted, would ensure timely paychecks for federal employees who are required to work during the shutdown. Senate Democrats are expected to block both bills. Democrats continue to withhold their support for reopening the government …

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Government Shutdown Day 17 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

October 17th, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 17 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

Today is Day 17 of the federal government shutdown. Both the House and Senate are out of session today, so we do not expect votes today on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government. When the Senate returns Monday afternoon, Senate Leader Thune (R-SD) will tee up a vote on the Senate floor for later in the week on legislation to continue paying federal workers and members of the military during the shutdown. The shift in strategy comes after …

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Government Shutdown Day 16 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

October 16th, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 16 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

Hill Updates The Senate voted again for the 10th time today on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen and fund the govenment through Nov. 21. And for the 10th time, the measure failed. Does it feel like Groundhog Day yet?   In a change of strategy, Senate Republicans attempted to bring a full-year Defense spending bill to the floor for a vote this afternoon, in hopes to peel off some Democrats. Democrats defeated the measure, arguing that they won't vote to enact one spending …

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Update on Government Shutdown -- Day 15

October 15th, 2025

Update on Government Shutdown -- Day 15

  From National Council of NonprofitsShutdown Day 15 Update After eight failed votes to reopen the government, Senate Leader Thune (R-SD) is changing strategies to increase pressure on Democrats. On Thursday, the Senate will vote on the House-passed Defense spending bill. If Democrats vote in support of the bill, it could undermine their leverage in negotiations over reopening the government and extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire this year. The move could …

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UST: Free Savings Analysis

July 31st, 2025

UST: Free Savings Analysis

From UST: "With over 40 years of serving nonprofits, UST has the expertise and tools to help you uncover hidden savings and prioritize your mission. To receive your FREE savings analysis and determine if your nonprofit is eligible to leverage exclusive funding options for unemployment, submit your information now or call 888-249-4788 to learn more."   Learn More  

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