Government Shutdown Resources
As you may know, Congress is required to pass twelve annual spending bills before the start of each fiscal year on October 1st. These bills are essential for ensuring federal agencies have the resources they need to serve the American people. When Congress cannot complete this work on time, a continuing resolution (CR) acts as a stopgap measure to extend government funding at current levels and prevent a shutdown. If Congress does not pass a CR or full year federal funding bills before the September 30th deadline, the government shuts down — forcing federal workers to miss paychecks, disrupting services, and threatening access to programs like housing assistance, health care, and nutrition benefits that families rely on. The CR, as with any appropriations bill, must also be passed by the Senate and signed by the President.
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