Federal Budget and Shutdown Risk
Why this is rated strained
None of the 12 annual appropriations bills has been enacted. A continuing resolution passed the House but has not yet received a Senate vote.
Strained: Meaningful stress or a near-term risk of disruption. Some functions may be degraded. Methodology
What is this?
Every year Congress has to agree on how to pay for the government.
How it's doing: Under real stress. Problems could happen soon.
About this area
Each year Congress must pass appropriations to fund federal agencies. If it does not, agencies without funding must shut down non-essential operations.
Indicators
Latest readings. Changes are shown without judgment of whether up or down is better.
| Indicator | Latest |
|---|---|
Days until funding lapses Source: Library of Congress (Congress.gov / CRS) | 3days |
Appropriations bills enacted Source: Library of Congress (Congress.gov / CRS) | 0 of 12 |
Projected FY deficit Source: Congressional Budget Office | $1.9T |
Charts
Timeline of developments
House passes continuing resolution through Nov. 21
The stopgap bill would extend current funding levels for seven weeks. The Senate is expected to take it up early next week.
Source: Library of Congress (Congress.gov / CRS)OMB directs agencies to update shutdown plans
Agencies were asked to review contingency plans identifying which staff would continue working during a lapse.
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Sources and citationsWhere this info comes from
- 1.Appropriations status table
Library of Congress (Congress.gov / CRS). Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 2.The Budget and Economic Outlook
Congressional Budget Office. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 3.Reports and testimonies
U.S. Government Accountability Office. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
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