Once again, a government shutdown is looming. We understand this is a stressful time for all of our members. Shutdowns have serious consequences for federal employees and their families.
The House and the Senate have yet to agree on a path forward that would fund the government beyond Saturday (September 30th). The Senate is considering a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through November 17th, but House Speaker McCarthy has not agreed to move it in the House.
The House is working through a few individual appropriations bills that contain deep cuts and would not be considered in the Senate. McCarthy indicated that he may introduce a different CR containing controversial provisions that would not pass the Senate.
In short, three days before the government experiences a lapse in appropriations Congress remains unable to find agreement that would keep the government open and functioning.
For the latest information on budget issues, including the status of a Continuing Resolution (CR) please check the NTEU national website at www.nteu.org. The agency will provide updates about any lapses in funding at https://www.epa.gov/lapse and has already announced that the agency has sufficient carryover funds to remain open through October 7th.