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House passes budget package

February 3rd, 2026

House passes budget package

The House passed the legislative measure to reopen and fund key agencies in the federal government. The package now goes to the President's desk for his signature to be enacted into law. Once signed, the partial government shutdown will end.

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Day 4 of Partial Shutdown

February 3rd, 2026

Day 4 of Partial Shutdown

From National Council of Nonprofits: Today is Day 4 of the partial government shutdown, impacting 78% of the federal discretionary budget.   Yesterday, House leaders passed the first hurdle to enacting a legislative package to reopen and fund key agencies in the federal government: the Rules Committee voted to bring the measure to the House floor for a vote as soon as today. Votes on the legislative package are slated to begin at 1pm ET.   According to media reports, Speaker …

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Risk of Partial Government Shutdown Increasing

January 28th, 2026

Risk of Partial Government Shutdown Increasing

The risk of a partial government shutdown is increasing as we approach the January 30 deadline. Congress must either enact another Continuing Resolution (CR) or full spending bills, or it risks a partial government shutdown that would impact 75% of the federal discretionary budget.   Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) is reportedly trying to find a compromise that would allow the Senate to enact its spending bills by the January 30 deadline and avoid a partial shutdown. He is encouraging the …

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Risk of a Partial Government Shutdown

January 26th, 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

January 16th, 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

January 8th, 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

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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