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Risk of a Partial Government Shutdown

Jan. 26, 2026

Risk of a Partial Government Shutdown

From National Council of Nonprofits: After the tragic killing of a second protestor in Minnesota, Congress may be heading towards a partial federal government shutdown, as Senate Democrats threaten to withhold their votes for any spending package that includes funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Congress and the White House have until January 30 to either extend the current Continuing Resolution (CR) or enact full-year spending bills, or it risks a partial government shutdown.   As of now, …

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Updates on Federal Funding and Congressional Hearings

Jan. 16, 2026

Updates on Federal Funding and Congressional Hearings

Updates from National Council of Nonprofits (NCN)   Federal Funding   Congress is making progress on spending bills, but the congressional calendar is adding some challenges. Next week, the Senate is out of session. When they return the last week of the month, the House will be on recess. This gives congressional leaders a narrow path to enacting all the spendings they need before the current Continuing Resolution (CR) expires on January 30 when Congress must either enact its remaining …

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Congressional Updates

Jan. 8, 2026

Congressional Updates

Update from National Council of Nonprofits Federal Funding At this time, it seems Congress is on the path to avoiding another shutdown.    The current continuing resolution (CR) keeps the federal government open and funded through January 30. By then, Congress must enact full spending bills or another CR, or it risks a government shutdown.   Thankfully, congressional leaders have made progress in their bipartisan negotiations over the past few months. By next week, Congress is hoping to enact 3 …

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Government Shutdown Day 23 Update from National Council of Nonprofits

Oct. 23, 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

Oct. 22, 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

Oct. 21, 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

Oct. 20, 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

Oct. 17, 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

Oct. 16, 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

Oct. 15, 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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