Management
Senate Approves a Stopgap Spending Measure, Delaying the Shutdown Threat by One Week
Lawmakers will now turn their attention to finalizing a full-year omnibus measure.
Management
House Passes a One-Week Continuing Resolution, but Hurdles Remain in the Senate to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are looking to create enough time to pass a full-year funding measure.
Management
Lawmakers Announce Bipartisan Breakthrough on Full-Year Omnibus Spending Bill
Several hurdles still remain before the deal is done, including actually writing the funding measures.
Management
Congress Prepares One-Week CR as Lawmakers Announce Progress Toward Full-Year Funding Deal
Agencies face a Friday night shutdown threat, though lawmakers are looking to punt that to just before Christmas.
Management
Democrats Threaten Year-Long Stopgap Measure as Spending Talks Remain at a Standstill
Lawmakers concede a long-term CR would devastate agencies, though a bipartisan breakthrough to avoid a shutdown has proven elusive.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Working During Shutdowns Not Entitled to Bonus Pay, Appeals Court Rules
The decision overturns findings from a lower court.
Management
Democrats Are Writing Their Own Omnibus Funding Bill to Avoid a Shutdown
Lawmakers are also floating moving the shutdown deadline to Dec. 23 as a spending agreement remains elusive.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Will the Lame Duck Session Prevent a Government Shutdown?
Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss Congress and the CR expiring in a few weeks.
Oversight
Republicans Preview Their Efforts to Block Forthcoming IRS Funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
Management
What to Watch for in the Lame-Duck Congress
Many of the outstanding issues will have significant impacts on federal agencies and their workforces.
Oversight
A GOP Showdown Over the Debt Limit Could Grip Congress and the Nation Next Year
Republicans unhappy about government spending may push a federal shutdown
Management
House Delays Shutdown Threat by 10 Weeks After Approving Stopgap Spending Bill
The measure now heads to Biden's desk, who is expected to sign it before the midnight deadline.
Management
Senate Passes Stopgap to Avert Shutdown for 10 Weeks, House Must Still Act
Congress has until late Friday to get measure to the White House for Biden's signature.
Management
Senate Reaches a Deal to Avoid a Shutdown, Punts Threat for 10 Weeks
Lawmakers agree to drop controversial provisions, set up new deadline for lame duck Congress.
Management
The Path to Averting a Shutdown Is Still Unclear, With Just Days Until the Deadline
The Senate is set to vote on a continuing resolution Tuesday that would fund agencies for 10 more weeks, but includes provisions many lawmakers oppose.
Pay & Benefits
Your Guide to Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown
Although lawmakers are loath to let appropriations lapse ahead of an election, complications remain over permitting reform and other measures expected to be included in legislation to keep the government open.
Management
Lawmakers Are Setting a Tight Schedule to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats plan to unveil a bill Wednesday, but will hold off on a vote in an effort to rally support for it.
Management
Lawmakers Eye a Stopgap Spending Measure to Avoid a Shutdown Through Mid-December
Congress must iron out several wrinkles before passing the bill.
Management
Agencies Are Struggling to Hire and Spend Money Due to Incessant Stopgap Funding Bills
GAO issues a warning as Congress struggles to reach fiscal 2023 spending agreement.
Management