Government funding deadline tonight

The Senate did not pass the six remaining measures needed to fully fund the government and will likely run out of time to find a solution before the deadline at 11:59 p.m. Eastern tonight. A partial government shutdown is likely to go into effect over the weekend.

“Congress edging toward another government shutdown is deeply concerning for the millions of Americans who rely on steady federal operations and predictable paychecks to manage their finances. Shutdowns create unnecessary disruption for federal employees, contractors, and the communities they serve, while injecting avoidable uncertainty into an already challenging economic environment,” said America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson. “Credit unions are prepared to support their members through periods of instability, but prolonged uncertainty is avoidable and unnecessary. Lawmakers should work quickly to reach an agreement that keeps the government funded and operating.” 

Reports indicate that negotiations continue with Congressional leadership and the administration for a framework to pass five of the six outstanding FY2026 funding bills, as well as a stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security, the sixth outstanding bill.  

The House advanced their funding package last week before returning home for their in-district work week. With the House set to return Monday, the situation could change quickly. There is hope that any partial shutdown will be short. 

America’s Credit Unions Government Shutdown Assistance page remains accessible, with updates as needed in the coming days should a shutdown occur.