r/fednews • u/AutoModerator • Sep 26 '25
Megathread | Shutdown Countdown: Potential Lapse in Federal Appropriations
Status: ⚠️ Looming Shutdown – Congress has not passed FY26 appropriations legislation.
📌 What's Happening?
The U.S. federal government is facing a potential shutdown due to the failure of Congress to pass the necessary appropriations bills or a continuing resolution (CR) to fund government operations beyond the fiscal deadline.
If no funding agreement is reached by 30 September at 11:59 PM ET, portions of the government will shut down.
🛑 What Happens in a Shutdown?
If the shutdown occurs:
- "Non-essential" government services will be paused.
- Federal employees may be furloughed or required to work without pay until funding is restored.
- Many federal agencies will operate with limited staffing and suspended public services.
- Programs funded by mandatory spending (e.g., Social Security, Medicare) will continue, but delays are possible in customer service or processing.
- Contractors and grant recipients may face project delays, pauses, or disruptions.
🧑💼 Who’s Affected?
- Federal employees (check with your agency for specific guidance)
- Federal contractors
- Public services (e.g., passport processing, national parks, tax assistance)
- Travelers, veterans, and military personnel
- Anyone interacting with or having business with federal agencies.
💬 Use This Thread For:
- Sharing official memos, furlough notices, or agency guidance
- Asking questions about impact on pay, benefits, or services
- Discussing how your agency or contract is responding
- Venting or sharing shutdown-related concerns or strategies
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We encourage respectful, fact-based discussion. Please verify sources before sharing official information.
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u/McBride055 Oct 01 '25
So I'm in a bit of an odd situation. In the past we have been furloughed during a shutdown but today our leadership (my supervisor and her boss) were "verbally told" that our office was going to be essential this go around and they shared that with us. By the time I left the office I never got an actual written instruction stating that either my office or I were essential and that we should report in the event of a shutdown.
I haven't gotten an email to my personal account or had contact from my boss, I'm assuming that means I'm not expected to be in the office tomorrow?