1792 Exchange<\/p>\n
Shutting down the government is bad for business. Slowing down the economy\u2019s momentum is bad for America. The CR is a good solution for today as we continue to work to build a solid foundation for our country\u2019s future prosperity.<\/p>\n
40 Days for Life<\/p>\n
The Left is willing to shut down the government to protect NPR, climate scams, and DEI bloat\u2014yet not a word about cutting a dime from Planned Parenthood.<\/p>\n
60 Plus Association<\/p>\n
\u201cDemocrats are willing to shut down the government unless their demands are met, which include the reinstatement of FREE health care for ILLEGAL ALIENS & $500 million for LIBERAL news outlets among other partisan priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
AARP<\/p>\n
As Congress stares down the barrel of a possible government shutdown on Sept. 30, beneficiaries who receive food aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are not expected to experience delays in getting their benefits \u2014 at least not immediately.<\/p>\n
Officially, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers SNAP, said in its 2024 guidance that \u201ccore programs of the nutrition safety net\u201d will continue during a lapse in federal appropriations, subject to the availability of funding. But if the shutdown drags on for an extended period, SNAP funding could be depleted, potentially delaying food aid for however long it takes lawmakers to reach an agreement. SNAP supports more than 11 million adults 50-plus. On average, older adults receive about $6 per day in SNAP benefits, also sometimes called food stamps (the name varies by state). A spokesperson for the agency did not immediately respond to questions about updates to its plans for this year. If funding for the program does expire, the USDA typically has some carryover and reserve funds to cover benefit payments for a limited period, said Gina Plata-Nino, interim SNAP director for the Food Research and Action Center, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization.<\/p>\n
SNAP benefits are also usually set aside to be paid out a month in advance, Plata-Nino said, so October benefits would be routed to states for payout by the time a shutdown occurs. During a shutdown, food retailers would not be able to renew their Electronic Benefit Transfer licenses if they expired during that time. That means they would not be able to accept SNAP benefits, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.<\/p>\n
In addition, federal workers could be furloughed until a budget deal is reached, but the USDA said in last year\u2019s guidance that a limited number of employees would be retained in order to continue operations and financial management of its nutrition programs. State SNAP offices, which process new applications and benefit recertifications, would continue to operate as normal in the event of a shutdown. But states do rely on some federal support to administer SNAP, so certain customer service functions, such as issuing new cards, might be impacted if a shutdown is prolonged or more federal staff members are furloughed.<\/p>\n
As lawmakers remain at an impasse over federal funding, SNAP is just one of a number of critical services older adults rely on that could be affected by a lengthy government shutdown. \u201cWhether the government\u2019s open or not, we\u2019ll keep fighting to make sure that people can get the services that they need,\u201d said Bill Sweeney, AARP\u2019s senior vice president of government affairs.<\/p>\n
Shutdown impacts hard to predict. The duration of a shutdown is hard to predict. In the past, some shutdowns have lasted just a few days, while others, like the one in 2018, went on for more than a month. During that period, SNAP benefits were issued early, but then there was a longer-than-usual gap before the next round of allotments was distributed.<\/p>\n
Those disruptions contributed to \u201cnegative impacts to SNAP participants, including exacerbating food insecurity, burdening participants with additional stress and confusion, causing financial challenges, and eroding some participants\u2019 faith in government,\u201d according to one study published in Nutrients, an international, peer-reviewed journal.<\/p>\n
On Sept. 19, House lawmakers passed an extension that would have punted the funding deadline to November, but the Senate failed to approve the measure or pass its own version. Lawmakers now have until midnight on Sept. 30 to pass another continuing resolution or a full budget before the current stopgap that has been keeping federal programs running expires. The 2026 fiscal year begins Oct. 1. Advocates argue that SNAP offers modest assistance that significantly helps meet basic nutritional needs and enhances health outcomes. But earlier this year, SNAP experienced steep cuts due to a sweeping policy and domestic spending bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4.<\/p>\n
Alabama Federation of Farmers<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s harvest season in Alabama, and farmers don\u2019t have the luxury of shutting down. Neither should the federal government.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALFA Institute<\/p>\n
The ALFA Institute has released a statement opposing the threat of a government shutdown that is currently being used by congressional Democrats.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerica\u2019s strength comes from its ingenuity and relentless drive to solve hard problems\u2014fueling the world\u2019s greatest technological eras. As ALFA has noted, we\u2019re on the edge of another transformation
that will benefit the American people.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut a government shutdown threatens this momentum, undermining the public-private partnerships powering innovation. Democrats\u2019 refusal to pass a simple continuing resolution is an abdication of leadership, halting progress while global competitors surge ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany Senate Democrats have supported near-identical funding bills in the past; now they must stand up again and prevent the self-inflicted wound of a shutdown.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alliance for Biosecurity<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Alliance for Biosecurity urges Congress to prioritize national security and public health by passing a Continuing Resolution to keep the government open. Our nation\u2019s biosecurity depends on continuous investment and uninterrupted coordination between federal agencies and private industry. A lapse in funding would directly undermine the nation\u2019s ability to prepare for and respond to biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. Alliance for Biosecurity members stand ready to continue working with federal partners to advance preparedness and safeguard our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n
American Car Rental Association<\/p>\n
ACRA Urges Congress to Pass Continuing Resolution to Prevent Travel Disruptions The American Car Rental Association (ACRA), representing the nation\u2019s car rental industry, today urged congressional<\/p>\n
leaders to immediately pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open and prevent severe disruption to America\u2019s transportation system and tourism economy.<\/p>\n
A government shutdown would create ripple effects across the U.S. travel and tourism sectors, undermining consumer confidence and delaying economic recovery in a fragile year for travel.<\/p>\n
\u201cA government shutdown is a self-inflicted wound that puts travelers, workers, and local economies at risk,\u201d said Don Lefeve, President & CEO of ACRA. \u201cPassing a short-term CR gives congressional leaders
more time to negotiate while allowing our country to move forward without unnecessary disruption. Congress must act now to prevent avoidable harm to the travel and tourism industry, which millions of
Americans rely upon every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
While air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are designated as essential workers and would continue reporting to work, they would do so without immediate pay. Past shutdowns have shown that this leads to low morale, absenteeism, and service disruptions \u2014 factors that already strained the U.S. travel system during the 2019 shutdown.<\/p>\n
The shutdown would also hurt national parks and tourism. Past shutdowns have forced the closure of most national parks, costing local economies hundreds of millions of dollars in lost visitor spending.<\/p>\n
\u201cSmall independent rental car operators near national parks are particularly vulnerable to a government shutdown,\u201d added Lefeve. \u201cWhen parks close or limit services, these businesses see an immediate drop in customers. What should be a busy travel season instead becomes a period of uncertainty and financial strain for operators who are vital to local economies.\u201d<\/p>\n
The U.S. tourism economy is already under pressure in 2025 due to reduced inbound international travel and uneven domestic demand. A shutdown would only deepen the divide, hurting lower-income households, small businesses dependent on tourism, and delaying growth opportunities across the travel sector.<\/p>\n
American Farm Bureau Federation<\/p>\n
Dear Leader Thune, Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jeffries:<\/p>\n
The American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation\u2019s largest general farm organization with
nearly 6-million-member families in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, urges Congress to pass a
measure keeping the federal government operational and provide for more time to complete the appropriations process. <\/p>\n
A government shutdown affects all American families and has significant consequences on farmers who work to produce the food our nation relies on. Currently, farmers are weathering an economic storm, facing row crop prices at near record lows while production expenses continue to increase. The latest USDA Census of Agriculture revealed a loss of 141,000 farms between2017 and 2022\u2014and 20,000 more farms have been lost since then. Without meaningful progress on trade, labor, a new farm bill, and expanded use of renewable fuels, the trend will only worsen.<\/p>\n
Adding a shutdown to the mix would only add more uncertainty, interrupt critical services, delay payments, and place more strain on rural communities already feeling pressure. We appreciate your leadership and urge both chambers and both parties to work together to avoid an unnecessary government shutdown.<\/p>\n
America First Policy Institute<\/p>\n
\u201cThe only way to keep our country on the path to delivering the America First Agenda and meaningful change is for Congress to consider and pass a clean CR before the September 30th deadline. Continuing America\u2019s comeback success means funding our government. Failing to protect our economic and national security interests at home and abroad would diminish this momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t politics, it\u2019s about PEOPLE. Families deserve a government that works, not one that shuts down and leaves women and children paying the price. A CLEAN Continuing Resolution (CR), which is a short-term bill that keeps our government open and funded, must be passed now!\u201d<\/p>\n
America First Women\u2019s Initiative<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Congress shuts down, moms and babies pay the price. WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) could run dry in DAYS. This isn\u2019t politics, it\u2019s about protecting our children. Empty bottles, empty bellies. America\u2019s moms are watching. Our babies can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n
Americans for Prosperity<\/p>\n
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today expressed support for the House Republican proposal to avert a government shutdown through a relatively clean continuing resolution (CR), which maintains current funding levels and includes targeted security enhancements for lawmakers, executive and judiciary. The measure, which extends funding through November 21, is an effort to keep our government open and functional.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis continuing resolution is a necessary step to avoid a harmful and unnecessary government shutdown,\u201d said Brent Gardner, AFP\u2019s Chief Government Affairs Officer. \u201cWhile we support this short- term measure, we do so because the alternative\u2014shutting down the government\u2014is worse and would harm all Americans. Congress should pass the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to avoid facing the exact same situation all over again.<\/p>\n
A bipartisan solution that would implement automatic continuing resolutions and require Congress to stay in Washington, D.C., until appropriations work is complete is still necessary and should be the priority. This commonsense reform would ensure continuity of government services while holding lawmakers accountable for doing their jobs.<\/p>\n
Looming shutdowns consistently lead to counterproductive polices filled with provisions that would never survive normal scrutiny. In these moments, lawmakers are more focused on escaping political blame than they are on advancing good policy. It\u2019s a lose-lose scenario that undermines trust in government and delivers poor outcomes for the American people. There\u2019s no reason Washington, should keep repeating this broken cycle.<\/p>\n
AFP urges lawmakers from both parties to support this legislation and commit to a more responsible, transparent, and timely budget process.<\/p>\n
AmericanHort<\/p>\n
\u201cA government shutdown creates challenges for the horticulture industry by halting or delaying critical federal services. With nearly half of USDA\u2019s workforce furloughed, programs that growers depend on\u2014such as payment and disaster assistance processing, plant pest and disease surveys, and specialty crop research\u2014are suspended. Key regulatory and support functions at USDA, EPA, and DHS are curtailed, slowing H-2A and H-2B visa processing, pesticide registrations, and the release of essential agricultural data. These disruptions undermine business operations, threaten the supply chain, and weaken the horticulture sector\u2019s ability to contribute to the broader U.S. economy. AmericanHort urges Congress and the Senate to pass a Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to keep the government open and ensure continuity of these critical services.\u201d<\/p>\n
American Exploration and Production Council<\/p>\n
The American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) released the following statement today urging Congress to pass the Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and avoid harmful disruptions to domestic energy production.<\/p>\n
Anne Bradbury, AXPC CEO, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerica\u2019s independent oil and natural gas producers work every day to deliver the energy that powers our economy, and a fully functioning federal government is critical to supporting domestic energy production. Government shutdowns threaten to stall the development of oil and gas resources on federal lands \u2013 delaying energy projects and hurting consumers who depend on affordable, reliable energy. AXPC urges Congress to pass the Continuing Resolution to keep the government open.\u201d<\/p>\n
American Legion<\/p>\n
\u201cThe American Legion urge\u2019s Congress to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 and the VA Extenders Act Of 2025. This legislation ensures continuity for programs that are vital to veterans\u2019 health care, housing, and benefits. By extending authorities for critical initiatives such as the<\/p>\n
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, the RANGE rural mental health program, and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, Congress will protect lifelines that combat veteran suicide, expand access to mental health in rural communities, and prevent veteran homelessness. The Act also safeguards education benefits, strengthens housing assistance for disabled and homeless veterans, and maintains oversight tools like the VA Inspector General\u2019s subpoena authority. These extensions are not simply bureaucratic measures; they directly affect the lives of veterans and their families. The American Legion urges swift passage of these bills to keep these essential promises to those who served.\u201d<\/p>\n
American Telemedicine Association<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are asking \u2013 urging \u2013 Congress to not leave millions of patients and beleaguered healthcare providers dangling on the telehealth cliff while they deliberate over dynamics around a government shutdown,\u201d said Kyle Zebley, executive director, ATA Action and senior vice president, public policy at the ATA. \u201cWe appreciate that both the House and Senate have been working hard to advance a short- term funding bill. But with Congress out of session this week and not returning until September 29, that leaves only one day before the telehealth flexibilities expire.\u201d<\/p>\n
ATA Action is calling on Congress to include a retroactive statement in legislation, in the likely event of a government shutdown, to ensure retroactive reimbursement of telehealth services during that time period.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat does this really mean for Americans who are relying on virtual care? Medicare beneficiaries will no longer have telehealth visits reimbursed and critical programs like the Acute Hospital Care at Home program could face major disruption. We will basically revert back to pre-pandemic restrictions, severely limiting access to urgently needed telehealth services,\u201d added Zebley. \u201cHospitals and clinicians will struggle to sustain telehealth-based care if reimbursement disappears. It\u2019s untenable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should at least give providers some reassurance that they will receive back payment for essential healthcare services delivered during this shutdown,\u201d Zebley added. \u201cAnd give their patients piece of mind that their access to needed care will not be pulled out from under them.\u201d<\/p>\n
American Petroleum Institute<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerica\u2019s energy security and economic strength depend on stability from Washington. Congress should work together to keep the government open and ensure our nation stays focused on delivering affordable, reliable energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
AMVETS<\/p>\n
\u201cAMVETS supports the passage of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which contains vital extensions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. These provisions safeguard critical programs, including the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, the Health<\/p>\n
Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program, and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. Congress must act without delay to pass this measure and ensure the VA can continue delivering lifesaving services to veterans and their families. Looking ahead, AMVETS encourages Congress to prioritize timely, full-year appropriations to provide the VA with the stability and predictability needed to best serve our nation\u2019s veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Airlines for America<\/p>\n
We urge elected leaders to act with urgency and in good faith to identify a solution that will keep the government open beyond October 1. Travelers, the shipping public and the dedicated federal employees who protect and maintain our nation\u2019s aviation system deserve continuity.\u00a0Aviation is the safest mode of transportation,\u00a0but\u00a0to maintain that\u00a0the system may need to slow down, reducing efficiency.<\/p>\n
This shutdown threat is coming at a critical moment\u2014on the heels of Congress approving $12.5 billion to modernize the FAA\u2019s antiquated air traffic control system; amid the DOT \u201csupercharging\u201d hiring to get air traffic control facilities fully staffed; and the TSA reporting record numbers of travelers through checkpoints.<\/p>\n
When federal employees who manage air traffic, inspect aircraft and secure\u00a0our nation\u2019s aviation system are furloughed or working without pay, the entire industry and millions of Americans feel the strain. We appreciate the men and women who will be going to work, despite not receiving a paycheck, to ensure the safety and security of the traveling and shipping public. We are proud to work alongside air traffic controllers and other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) who serve our country, our communities and our airports in a professional manner.<\/p>\n
Airlines Pilots Association<\/p>\n
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int\u2019l (ALPA), today released a statement urging Congress to take the necessary steps to avoid a government shutdown from beginning at midnight on October 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery safe departure and arrival in aviation relies on close collaboration across the industry. Our pilots depend on our partners at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), especially hardworking and dedicated air traffic controllers, to help safely shepherd us through the skies.<\/p>\n
\u201cA shutdown threatens the stability of the safest aviation system in the world. For years, ALPA has advocated for reliable, long-term funding to protect the FAA from being caught in political gridlock. The staffing shortages and safety setbacks caused by past government shutdowns were unacceptable, and to maintain the highest safety standards, uninterrupted funding to sustain the system that safely moves 2.9 million passengers and 59,000 tons of cargo every day is the necessary path forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arkansas Cattlemen\u2019s Association<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Arkansas Cattlemen\u2019s Association urges Congress to act swiftly to reopen the government by passing funding legislation. Family farmers and ranchers cannot afford to be caught in political gridlock. Keeping the government open is essential to maintaining the stability of our food supply, protecting rural livelihoods, and ensuring cattle producers have the tools they need to continue feeding Arkansas and the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arizona Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n
\u201cArizona\u2019s economy thrives on stability. Prolonged debates that put government operations at risk create ripple effects of uncertainty for employers, workers and investors alike. The effects of that uncertainty would extend across our economy, delaying critical government contracts and ultimately threatening both Arizona\u2019s industries and the nation\u2019s economic security. We urge Congress to act swiftly to avoid self-inflicted setbacks that weaken America\u2019s competitiveness at home and abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arizona Freedom Caucus<\/p>\n
The Arizona Freedom Caucus stand with our great President Donald J. Trump! Hold the line and say NO funding for radical Democrat pet projects. NO to the #SchumerShutdown!<\/p>\n
Asian Pacific Action Network<\/p>\n
Dear Members of Congress,<\/p>\n
We are writing as Asian Pacific American families, small business owners, and community leaders who love this country and want to see it thrive. We urge you to do the right thing and pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) before September 30th.<\/p>\n
A government shutdown would be a disaster for everyday people. It would delay paychecks for our troops, disrupt benefits for veterans, hurt seniors and children who depend on basic services, and create uncertainty for small businesses that drive our communities. Many in our community still remember the pain of past shutdowns\u2014and we cannot afford to go through that again.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t about politics\u2014it\u2019s about PEOPLE. It\u2019s about parents making sure they can provide for their children, seniors depending on their retirement benefits, and workers needing stability in a time when the cost of living is already too high.<\/p>\n
The clean CR on the table is not new or extreme. It simply keeps the government open at the levels already agreed upon, while giving Congress more time to debate long-term reforms. That\u2019s a fair and responsible path.<\/p>\n
Sadly, instead of working together to protect families, Democrats are refusing to support this measure.<\/p>\n
They are trying to force unrelated, far-left demands into the process\u2014including benefits for illegal immigrants\u2014while ignoring the urgent need to keep the government open for everyone. Even worse, while hardworking families brace for the impact of a shutdown, some Democrat leaders are preparing to attend retreats at luxury resorts, far removed from the struggles of everyday Americans.<\/p>\n
Asian Pacific American families believe in putting America first\u2014our people, our security, and our future. We urge Congress to set aside the games, pass a clean CR, and show the American people that their leaders can still put families above politics.<\/p>\n
Associated Builders and Contractors<\/p>\n
\u201cAny government shutdown creates uncertainty \u2026 including potential delays in federal infrastructure projects,\u201d Kristen Swearingen, ABC vice president of government affairs, told Construction Dive. \u201cABC urges Congress and the president to find a better way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Association of Mature American Citizens<\/p>\n
The federal government is set to shut down at midnight on September 30 after Democrat leaders rejected a clean \u201cContinuing Resolution\u201d (CR) funding bill under pressure from progressives.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump held a good-faith meeting with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House on Monday in a last-ditch effort to hammer out a deal. But both men refused to budge on Democrats\u2019 outrageous demands that Republicans resume welfare payments for illegal aliens and reverse large portions of the GOP tax cut bill passed earlier this year as a price for keeping the government open.<\/p>\n
On September 19, the House approved a CR by a vote of 217\u2013212. The measure would extend funding at current levels until November 21, 2025, providing additional time for both parties to negotiate a longer-term agreement.<\/p>\n
The bill mirrored the CR passed earlier this year with bipartisan support, including votes from Schumer and nine other Senate Democrats. Republicans also notably voted for CRs no less than 13 times under the Biden administration to avoid a shutdown.<\/p>\n
Despite that precedent, Senate Democrats have blocked the legislation. Because of the Senate filibuster rule, CRs must have at least 60 votes to pass.<\/p>\n
Democrat demands include a permanent extension of expanded Obamacare subsidies (which were supposed to be a COVID-19 relief measure), the elimination of Medicaid reforms enacted in Trump\u2019s One Big Beautiful Bill \u2013 such as modest work requirements for able-bodied adults and measures to ensure illegal immigrants are not enrolled \u2013 and new limits on the president\u2019s authority to reduce wasteful federal spending.<\/p>\n
Republicans argue those demands are unrelated to the immediate task of keeping the government open and instead represent an attempt to force a reversal of policies that voters endorsed in the 2024 elections. Trump said the White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries was intended to offer Democrats one last chance to accept a short-term extension without conditions, but no agreement was reached.<\/p>\n
If the Senate does not pass the House bill before midnight, funding will lapse, and federal operations will begin shutting down at 12:01 AM on Wednesday. That could mean disruptions to a wide range of services, including military pay, veterans\u2019 programs, air traffic control, TSA operations, disaster relief, rental assistance, small business loans, rural health clinics, and food assistance for low-income women and children.<\/p>\n
Republican leaders stress that these impacts can be avoided simply by passing the CR already on the table. \u201cA vote against this bill is a vote against supporting our military, against veterans\u2019 care, against disaster relief and critical community programs,\u201d one House GOP aide said. \u201cIt is the Democrats\u2019 refusal to move that is driving us toward a shutdown.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outside groups have echoed that warning. AMAC Action urged lawmakers to prevent a shutdown by passing the clean CR. AMAC Action Senior Vice President Andy Mangione said in a statement that \u201ca government shutdown would jeopardize critical services that seniors rely on, from Social Security offices and Medicare assistance to veterans\u2019 benefits and health programs. The confusion, backlogs, and service disruptions that accompany a shutdown create needless anxiety and hardship for older Americans living on fixed incomes.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that AMAC members support Trump and congressional Republicans in rejecting the Democrats\u2019 demands, calling them \u201cunpopular and unreasonable requests.\u201d<\/p>\n
The stalemate now hinges on Senate Democrats. Without at least seven Democrats breaking ranks, the resolution cannot advance. Republicans note that the measure Democrats are rejecting is nearly identical to the one they themselves approved in March. Since then, Schumer has faced intense pressure from the progressive wing of his party not to compromise again, and the conditions Democrats have attached to their support reflect that pressure.<\/p>\n
The White House has said President Trump remains open to negotiating broader policy issues, but only after government funding is secured. Republican lawmakers say agreeing to Democrats\u2019 terms now would effectively nullify the outcome of the last election by forcing the GOP to abandon its legislative wins. Democrats, meanwhile, have shown no willingness to decouple their policy priorities from the funding debate.<\/p>\n
With less than 24 hours remaining, the likelihood of a shutdown appears high. Unless Senate Democrats change course and allow a vote on the House bill, large portions of the federal government will close tonight. Republicans insist they have already compromised by accepting current spending levels rather than seeking cuts, while Democrats continue to demand significant policy reversals as their price for keeping the government open.<\/p>\n
For now, the path forward remains uncertain \u2013 but all the pressure is on Senate Democrats to see reason and reach a deal.<\/p>\n
Association of Public Land Grant Universities<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government shutdown may have far-reaching negative impacts across federal agencies and public research universities. The longer this impasse lasts, the more devastating the impacts will be. The clock is ticking. Public research universities are pioneering the next stage of innovation in partnership with the federal government in AI, robotics, quantum computing, and many other areas. This research requires active work with partners at federal agencies who are now prohibited from working during the shutdown. <\/p>\n
Collaboration with federal counterparts is essential to safely, securely, and effectively undertaking vital research on behalf of the country. The nation suffers when funding lapses stymie innovation. We urge Congress and the White House to find the path forward to fund the federal government, investing in higher education and pathbreaking research that saves lives, improves quality of life, and fuels economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Atl\u00e1ntikas Noticias Condados Palm Beach y Costa del Tesoro (Republican Latinos \u2013 Palm Beach)<\/p>\n
The Latin Republicans of Palm Beach have raised their voices in firm support of President Donald Trump as the nation faces yet another government shutdown, which they say is driven by the Democrat-led agenda in Congress. In a statement, the organization accused Democrats of choosing political games over the well-being of American families. They warned that the shutdown not only jeopardizes the stability of the nation but also strikes directly at working families who rely on a functional government and a strong economy. \u201cDemocrats would rather play politics than protect American families,\u201d the group declared. \u201cTheir agenda will devastate workers, weaken our economy, and destroy the stability our children deserve.\u201d With sharp criticism, the group urged Democratic leaders to stop using communities as hostages to advance partisan interests. Their message was unambiguous: \u201cEnough is enough. It is time to put America first and stop the Democrats from holding our communities hostage.\u201d This statement reflects growing frustration among Republican Hispanic voters in South Florida, who argue that Washington\u2019s political battles should be resolved without sacrificing the families working every day to build a better future.<\/p>\n
Bienvenido<\/p>\n
A government shutdown would harm millions of hardworking Americans, including Hispanic families who are part of the federal workforce, depend on small business contracts, and rely on essential services. Past shutdowns have cost taxpayers billions, delayed pay for critical workers, and shaken confidence in the economy. Congress must act quickly to keep the government open and protect the economic stability that Hispanic communities depend on.<\/p>\n
Black Conservative Federation<\/p>\n
Democrats are risking a shutdown that would hit the Black community the hardest, federal workers unpaid, housing & HBCU programs stalled, small business loans delayed. Their reckless games jeopardize the very things they claim to fight for. Pass a CR. Keep gov\u2019t open.<\/p>\n
Border Trade Alliance<\/p>\n
Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following statement as Congress and the administration have yet to reach an agreement that would avoid a lapse in funding when the new fiscal year begins on Wednesday:<\/p>\n
\u201cFurloughs, reduced staffing, and any service interruptions would create costly delays and jeopardize economic stability on both sides of the border. Just as concerning, our frontline Customs and Border Protection personnel, who are already stretched thin, would be forced to work without pay, further straining morale, recruitment, and retention.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Border Trade Alliance urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass a continuing resolution to ensure that our hardworking professionals in cross-border security and trade can continue to do their jobs without a lapse in pay. Preventing a shutdown is essential for trade, security, and the economic well-being of the entire country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Business Roundtable<\/p>\n
Business Roundtable Urges Congress to Avoid a Government Shutdown. \u201cFunding the government is an essential responsibility of Congress. A government shutdown would create uncertainty, disrupt critical services and harm American businesses, workers and families. Business Roundtable urges Congress to act promptly to avoid a government shutdown.\u201d<\/p>\n
Center for Science in the Public Interest<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Congress unable to reach a spending deal over preventing increased healthcare costs, the U.S. has entered a government shutdown. The American people are going to pay the price for partisan disagreement. The longer a shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of impacts across our nation\u2019s food system. CSPI encourages Congress to reach a bipartisan funding agreement as soon as possible. <\/p>\n
Government shutdowns can threaten food safety efforts operated through the Food and Drug Administration\u2019s Human Foods Program, reducing the program to only emergency inspections. Staff furloughs can also halt or delay longer-term work to reduce chronic, diet-related diseases, review food chemical safety, and prevent foodborne illness. <\/p>\n
If the shutdown lasts more than a few weeks and the Trump Administration does not provide additional resources via contingency reserves from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), states will be challenged to keep critical federal nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) running smoothly. <\/p>\n
It is unclear how long states can sustain these programs without Congressionally approved support. However, for now, SNAP beneficiaries do not need to worry about their benefits for October. Chaos, uncertainty, and division are not part of rational policy-making and good governance. Congress should move swiftly to reach a spending agreement and get back to governing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Christian Employers Alliance<\/p>\n
The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), representing hundreds of Christian-owned businesses and tens of thousands of employees nationwide, is calling on Congress to immediately pass the clean continuing resolution (CR) and avoid the unnecessary government shutdown caused by partisan obstruction.<\/p>\n
The truth is simple: the clean CR currently before Congress is not a new or radical proposal \u2013 it merely extends the budget levels previously negotiated and enacted. While CEA believes significant reforms to federal spending, priorities, and programs are urgently needed, this temporary measure is the responsible path forward to keep the government open, protect essential services, and allow lawmakers to continue negotiating those reforms without disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, rather than join Republicans and a growing coalition of responsible leaders to pass the CR, Democrats are refusing to support it. Instead, they are trying to use this moment to force new, far left policy demands \u2013 including taxpayer-funded healthcare for work-ready adults and illegal immigrants that have nothing to do with keeping the government running. And as they push the country into a shutdown, members of their own party are preparing to attend a political retreat at a luxury resort in Napa Valley, showing just how out of touch they are and how little concern they have for the Americans caught in the middle of their political games.<\/p>\n
The consequences of this obstruction are real. CEA has spent months coordinating meetings between our members \u2013 employers, entrepreneurs, and job creators \u2013 and their elected officials. These meetings were meant to provide small business owners and Christian leaders a direct opportunity to share their challenges, discuss regulatory burdens, and engage in the policymaking process. If the Democrats continue their games, those meetings will have to be canceled, costing these employers both time and money and robbing them of a valuable chance to be heard by their government.<\/p>\n
CEA President Margaret Luculano issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cPassing a clean continuing resolution simply keeps the government functioning under the same terms already negotiated during the Biden administration while giving Congress time to work through needed reforms. The fact that Democrats would rather force a shutdown than accept their own previously approved spending levels is proof that this is not about policy \u2013 it\u2019s about politics. Their refusal to act is harming families, businesses, and communities across America, all while they pack their bags for a political retreat in wine country. The American people deserve better.\u201d<\/p>\n
CEA urges Congress to pass the clean CR immediately, keep government open, and continue negotiations on long-term spending reforms through the normal appropriations process \u2013 without holding the American people hostage to partisan demands.<\/p>\n
Cicero Institute<\/p>\n
Congress must fund the government. In Washington, some are using the battles over healthcare funding as a power grab. These are political maneuvers that put short-term gain above long-term stability.<\/p>\n
Citizens Against Government Waste<\/p>\n
The @SenSchumer shutdown is being rejected by the American people because they know his demands are outrageous and would increase spending by $1.5 trillion. @realDonaldTrump and Republicans in Congress are doing what\u2019s best for taxpayers by keeping spending at current levels.<\/p>\n
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget<\/p>\n
Government funding runs out at midnight tonight, with none of the twelve appropriations bills nor a temporary continuing resolution (CR) having been passed and signed into law. Unless a government funding deal is reached today, the federal government will experience its first shutdown since 2019 and its first full shutdown since 2013. Many functions of government are able to continue during a shutdown, either because they are funded on a mandatory basis or deemed \u2018essential.\u2019 Read our Shutdown Q&A to learn more.<\/p>\n
The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Fiscal New Year\u2019s Eve, and lawmakers in Washington are poised to drop the ball once again. Despite all the talk in recent months about addressing waste in government, we are about to create a totally wasteful situation: a government shutdown. For the good of the country, lawmakers should work together in good faith to keep the lights on tonight.<\/p>\n
Shutdowns don\u2019t save money, they waste money. Under shutdowns, we pay federal workers not to work and rent buildings that aren\u2019t being used, all while requiring costly shutdown planning, inefficient allocation of government resources, and a reduction in the services available to the American people. We should avoid a shutdown and keep the government funded.<\/p>\n
Beyond that, we need a plan to actually reduce our massive deficits \u2013 and that should include extending discretionary spending caps. The last thing we should be doing is coupling a CR or appropriations bills with new debt-financed spending or tax cuts.<\/p>\n
Here are the things our political leaders have failed to do this year: present a full President\u2019s budget, adopt a Congressional budget resolution, and enact a single appropriations bill. Let\u2019s not add keeping the government open for the new fiscal year to that list.<\/p>\n
Competitive Enterprise Institute<\/p>\n
\u201cLooming federal government shutdowns should be treated as opportunities to cut both spending and regulation. So as we barrel toward a potential shutdown that will likely end with a resumption of COVID-era spending levels and $2 trillion deficits despite all the drama, let\u2019s take a beat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Forbes Op-Ed:
Looming federal government shutdowns should be treated as opportunities to cut both spending and regulation. So as we barrel toward a potential shutdown that will likely end with a resumption of COVID-era spending levels and $2 trillion deficits despite all the drama, let\u2019s take a beat.<\/p>\n
Each side blames the other for holding the federal government hostage over contentious continuing resolutions when fiscal-year deadlines approach, but the federal government does not truly shut down. Taxes are still withheld from paychecks and spent, federal borrowing continues, and many \u201cessential\u201d federal functions\u2014functions that the GOP now in charge once weakly opposed\u2014resume with renewed legitimacy upon reopening.<\/p>\n
Yet a \u201cclean\u201d continuing resolution without challenging those supposedly abhorred programs from a GOP majority bestows even greater legitimacy.<\/p>\n
The real crisis is not a temporary shutdown but a Congress acting far beyond its fiscal means and constitutional limits. Both parties reliably keep open even parts of government that should be shut down despite all the theater.<\/p>\n
Government is now so large that, along with the debt limit, shutdowns may be the last remaining institutional pressure point to impose fiscal and regulatory restraint. By and large, these episodes are quickly forgotten when next elections roll around \u2013 and that should make them ripe for \u201cexploitation\u201d to taxpayers advantage by wise and forward-thinking policymakers.<\/p>\n
Rather than seeing the GOP extract major concessions to begin dismantling the spending\/regulation trap, we\u2019re in a perplexing situation in which current spending is maintained in exchange for simply keeping the government open. The White House\u2014via an undated and untitled memo to department heads and general counsels\u2014ordered agencies to prepare Reduction in Force (RIF) plans that would extend well beyond conventional furloughs in the event of a shutdown (\u201cWith respect to those Federal programs whose funding would lapse and which are otherwise unfunded, such programs are no longer statutorily required to be carried out\u201d). That infuriated House and Senate minority leaders and set off consternation in the media. But note this is not a condition of avoiding a shutdown; it is only to occur if one happens. This episode is a reminder that the very steps needed to pare back government surface only under duress\u2014yet shutting down programs and agencies remains both the most necessary and the most difficult part of deconstruction.<\/p>\n
Concerned Veterans for America<\/p>\n
The House of Representatives recently released the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation includes Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 extensions for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure critical VA functions continue beyond October 1, 2025. The Senate has rejected this bill and now the federal government has shutdown. Veterans, especially those with service-connected disabilities, the elderly, or experiencing homelessness, are now at risk.<\/p>\n
CVA Executive Director John Vick last week urged Congress to prevent government shutdowns and endorsed the bill\u2019s extension provisions to ensure vulnerable Americans, including members of the veteran community, don\u2019t lose the lifesaving benefits they earned. In response to the shutdown, he issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis government shutdown could be catastrophic for the veteran community, especially the most vulnerable among us, including vets who with service-connected disabilities, the elderly, and homeless. The VA exists to keep the government\u2019s promise to provide care for our nation\u2019s heroes. If these extensions are not passed, it will halt the VA\u2019s ability to deliver these vital services to veterans and their families, potentially preventing thousands of veterans from life-saving care.<\/p>\n
First, the Senate must pass the Continuing Resolution and end this shutdown to ensure vulnerable Americans including veterans have continued lifesaving health care.<\/p>\n
Further, Congress must end future threats of shutdowns through permanent solutions like the Preventing Government Shutdowns Act. This will allow Congress to focus on tackling the real priorities: cutting waste, practicing fiscal responsibility, and advancing policies that expand opportunity and prosperity for all Americans \u2015 including veterans and military families who continue to safeguard America\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n
CVA urges Senate Democrats to end this shutdown and to work with The House of Representatives to take shutdowns off the table. Government shutdowns don\u2019t solve problems \u2015 they make them worse. We\u2019re calling on all lawmakers to do the right thing, for veterans and for America.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conservatives for Property Rights<\/p>\n
Of course the DC democrats are putting American citizens last & trying to dole out $1.5 trillion for their slush fund projects for illegals. This is the #SchumerShutdown & everyone knows it. The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus stands with our great @POTUS @realDonaldTrump.<\/p>\n
Conservative Jewish Values<\/p>\n
Whether responding to particular threats or simply at this time of heightened Antisemitism in the United States, police at every level collaborated during the Rosh HaShanah holiday to maintain a visible presence at synagogues across the country. We are grateful for their support of our beleaguered community.<\/p>\n
It is troubling to imagine that during Yom Kippur, when Jews are still more concentrated in their synagogues throughout the day and particularly vulnerable, that officials at the U.S. DOJ & DHS in Washington might not be at their desks, pro-actively coordinating police protection and responding to any incidents that might arise on the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, due to a government shutdown. The shutdown will also harm the many families whose breadwinners are employed by the Federal government in civil service positions, when expenses are particularly high due to this holiday season.<\/p>\n
We urge both parties to employ the necessary short-term measures to keep government open and functioning, while the parties work to resolve their differences regarding a final budget over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Conservative Political Action Conference<\/p>\n
The Socialist Democrats are addicted to big government spending and massive deficits. While they are fighting for wasteful spending on illegals, President Trump is fighting to protect Americans\u2019 hard-earned tax dollars and American citizens. Republicans need to embrace the Trump standard of actually fighting and drawing a line in the sand on the Socialist Democrats\u2019 radical policies.<\/p>\n
As CPAC has consistently said, \u201cshut downs\u201d that only shut down 17% of the federal government, while allowing 83% of government functions to continue, are NOT full shutdowns. It only underscores the bloated nature of our federal spending and the urgent need to get things under control. <\/p>\n
We cannot let unfounded panic deter us from curbing wasteful spending of tax payer dollars. Going forward, Republican budget and appropriation committee members need to honor the mandate given to President Trump almost a year ago. We will never have a law-based immigration process if our government continues to subsidize illegal and unwanted immigration.<\/p>\n
Corn Refiners Association<\/p>\n
\u201cShutting down the government is a short-term action that will have long-term consequences. We urge Congress to fulfill its responsibility to the American people by ensuring the government remains open and getting back to work on advancing meaningful legislation like a new Farm Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n
Council of Prison Locals<\/p>\n
I am writing to you on behalf of the thousands of men and women who serve in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). As you know, these individuals perform some of the most difficult, dangerous, and essential work in government service. A government shutdown would not only threaten their livelihoods but would also directly jeopardize institutional security and public safety nationwide. I strongly urge you to work together to avoid this outcome.<\/p>\n
Unlike many agencies, the BOP cannot reduce hours, close its doors, or pause operations during a shutdown. Correctional facilities must remain fully operational around the clock. Inmates must be housed, fed, transported, and supervised regardless of political gridlock. The mission of the BOP is continuous, and its staff are required by law and duty to report to work\u2014even if pay is withheld.<\/p>\n
This reality means that during a shutdown, thousands of correctional officers and staff are compelled to put their lives on the line each day without the certainty of a paycheck.<\/p>\n
Impact on Correctional Staff and Families<\/p>\n
Federal correctional officers are already facing a staffing crisis. Vacancies in many institutions have reached unsustainable levels, forcing mandatory overtime shifts that stretch officers beyond their limits. These conditions contribute to fatigue, burnout, and elevated safety risks.<\/p>\n
A shutdown amplifies these problems dramatically:<\/p>\n
Working Without Pay: Officers must continue reporting for duty without receiving paychecks.<\/p>\n
Mortgages, car payments, childcare, and medical bills do not pause because Congress has failed to fund the government. Many officers live paycheck to paycheck, and forcing them into financial distress undermines morale and focus.<\/p>\n
Family Strain: Spouses and children of correctional staff experience the stress of unpaid work as acutely as the officers themselves. Families who already sacrifice greatly for public service are asked to shoulder additional burdens that are avoidable.<\/p>\n
Retention and Recruitment: The Bureau is struggling to compete with local and state law enforcement salaries. A shutdown signals instability and devalues the profession, making<\/p>\n
recruitment harder and driving experienced officers to seek employment elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Risks to Institutional and Public Safety<\/p>\n
The consequences of a shutdown are not limited to financial concerns\u2014they ripple into security and safety:<\/p>\n
Staff Shortages: Many facilities are already operating at dangerously low staffing levels. The added stress of a shutdown accelerates resignations and absences, further depleting the workforce.<\/p>\n
Increased Violence: Understaffed prisons are more volatile. Officers are more vulnerable to assaults, and inmates are more likely to exploit weakened security. A shutdown magnifies these risks.<\/p>\n
Community Impact: Federal prisons do not operate in isolation. Failures within institutions spill over into the public\u2014whether through contraband trafficking, gang coordination, or threats against law enforcement and citizens.<\/p>\n
A Bipartisan Imperative<\/p>\n
This issue transcends partisanship. Members from both sides of the aisle have consistently recognized the critical role of the Bureau of Prisons in safeguarding the public. Ensuring these officers are supported is not a Democratic or Republican issue\u2014it is an American issue. Public safety cannot be compromised for political brinkmanship.<\/p>\n
The men and women of the Bureau of Prisons do not have the luxury of walking away when government funding stalls. They cannot close their doors, work from home, or suspend services. They report for duty\u2014every day, without fail\u2014to protect their communities and uphold the rule of law.<\/p>\n
The Call to Action<\/p>\n
On behalf of correctional officers, case managers, medical professionals, teachers, and countless others within the Bureau of Prisons, I implore you to set aside political differences and prioritize the security of his nation by preventing a government shutdown. Passage of funding measures is not simply a matter of politics\u2014it is a matter of safety, stability, and justice.<\/p>\n
Every day a shutdown continues, correctional staff are asked to risk their lives without pay, institutions operate under mounting strain, and the American people are put at greater risk. The cost of inaction far outweighs any perceived political gain.<\/p>\n
I thank you for your service to our nation and urge you to demonstrate leadership by ensuring the Bureau of Prisons\u2014and the safety of the communities it protects\u2014are not undermined by a government shutdown.<\/p>\n
Western Region Statement<\/p>\n
The Council of Prisons Western Region, advocating for the brave men and women who serve in America\u2019s federal prisons, extends our gratitude to @andybiggs4az and @RepCiscomani for voting YES, to pass a seven-week clean Continuing Resolution (CR). A common-sense measure that reflects an understanding that governance must prioritize the real people who uphold our justice system. We urge all of our elected leaders to swiftly follow suit before today\u2019s deadline, and we call on them to support this CR and fulfill their constitutional duty to fund the government.<\/p>\n
CRES Energy<\/p>\n
CRES strongly supports a clean continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open and the country operating at its full capacity. We strongly encourage Congress to pass the short-term CR and resolve policy differences through the appropriate legislative process. Unleashing American energy dominance requires all hands-on deck, including the federal government. Shutting down the government not only hurts our ability to advance American energy, it continues us down the path of increased reliance on foreign adversaries.<\/p>\n
Crypto Council for Innovation<\/p>\n
CCI recognizes that shutdowns are extremely difficult, placing a real strain on families, workers, and businesses.<\/p>\n
They also risk slowing important legislative work to protect American consumers. We have achieved significant progress already when it comes to digital assets \u2013 GENIUS being signed into law, CLARITY passing the House in bipartisan fashion, the PWG Report, increased regulatory agency collaboration, and a true commitment to ensure US leadership.<\/p>\n
Market Structure legislation is on its way to the finish line \u2013 the result of years of bipartisan collaboration. We respectfully urge Congress to come together to keep this momentum on track.<\/p>\n
Cummins<\/p>\n
At Cummins, we recognize our responsibility of powering some of the country\u2019s most economically vital applications, from the buses that take our kids to and from school to trucks that move critical goods. Our ability to deliver on our commitments to customers and contribute to the American economy is impacted by the government. As such, we ask the Congress to work together to keep the government running with the passage of a continuing resolution.<\/p>\n
CURE<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Senate should pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded when the current fiscal year expires on Tuesday, September 30th. House Republicans and a Democrat congressman from Maine have already taken this responsible action.\u201d<\/p>\n
If the U.S. Government shuts down at midnight, it will happen because 212 House Democrats and 46 Senate Democrats voted against keeping it open.<\/p>\n
As Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said during the Biden presidency, \u201cIf the government shuts down, it will be average Americans who suffer most . . .\u201d<\/p>\n
Schumer needs to put the interests of the American people before his partisan political interests. Vote for a clean funding bill to keep the government open!<\/p>\n
Dallas Safari Club<\/p>\n
DSC and its members ask that Senators vote \u201cyes\u201d on the clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded and working for the American people.<\/p>\n
Hunters and wildlife depend on the US government to approve numerous permits and other measures to continue our conservation work domestically and abroad. Senators please vote YES!<\/p>\n
Delta Waterfowl<\/p>\n
Delta Waterfowl urges Congress to work towards passage of a continuing resolution to avoid interruption of critical government programs that deliver important conservation and hunting access programs for waterfowl hunters.<\/p>\n
Passage of a continuing resolution would extend funding at the currently appropriated levels and allow all government offices and services to remain open, including operations of the National Wildlife Refuge System.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognize the importance of our federal public lands to waterfowl and waterfowl hunters, especially as the fall migration and waterfowl hunting seasons begin,\u201d said Jason Tharpe, Delta\u2019s chief executive officer. \u201cWe\u2019re urging the prompt passage of a continuing resolution to continue to fund government operations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Digital Chamber<\/p>\n
With federal funding set to lapse at midnight, The Digital Chamber urges Congressional leaders to swiftly pass a continuing resolution and keep the government open. A shutdown would stall momentum on digital asset policy, delaying hearings and markups and slowing GENIUS Act implementation as Treasury, the SEC, and the CFTC limit activity to essential functions.<\/p>\n
Mid October deadlines are at risk, including Treasury\u2019s RFC on detecting illicit activity in digital assets, CFTC RFIs on tokenized collateral and the PWG\u2019s recommendations, and Treasury\u2019s ANPRM on GENIUS Act implementation, creating uncertainty for innovators, markets, and consumers. To protect U.S. competitiveness, consumers, and jobs, we urge Congress to fund the government and preserve critical
bipartisan progress.<\/p>\n
Discovery Institute<\/p>\n
Senate Democrats are threatening to disrupt millions of American lives by forcing us into a government shutdown, all over a clean and straightforward bipartisan bill that they supported just six months ago. Call your Democrat Senators. Urge them to keep the government open.<\/p>\n
Distilled Spirits Council<\/p>\n
The federal government shutdown will have a significant and detrimental impact on the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the lead federal agency responsible for permitting, regulating and collecting taxes on distilled spirits.<\/p>\n
Distillers cannot legally operate in the United States without a TTB-approved permit, and no distilled spirits product can enter the marketplace without a TTB-approved label. Many spirits products must also have their formulas approved by TTB.<\/p>\n
Before a beverage alcohol product can be bottled and distributed across state lines, it must receive a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA), as required under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.<\/p>\n
In 2023 alone, TTB received nearly 198,000 label applications and 27,000 formula submissions for beverage alcohol products.<\/p>\n
Distillers, large and small, rely on timely approvals to remain competitive in the marketplace. Any disruption to these services will directly hinder distillers\u2019 ability to bring new products to market, expand into new states, or make necessary label changes.<\/p>\n
The fall season is a critical time for spirits product launches and holiday planning. The shutdown will result in delayed product launches, missed market opportunities, lost sales and tax revenue, and lasting harm to the wider hospitality industry, which contributes significantly to the U.S. economy.<\/p>\n
The distilled spirits industry generated $6.7 billion in federal excise tax revenue last year and supports more than 1.6 million jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n
We urge Congress to act swiftly to resolve the shutdown and ensure uninterrupted operations at TTB to protect American consumers, distilleries of all sizes, and the broader U.S. economy.<\/p>\n
Ducks Unlimited<\/p>\n
The availability of public lands is paramount to hunters, anglers, hikers, and many other outdoor enthusiasts. A government shutdown would limit access to the outdoors for millions of Americans in national parks, national wildlife refuges, and many other areas designated for public recreation.<\/p>\n
Likewise, a shutdown could disrupt ongoing projects to conserve and restore critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife that support our cherished outdoor traditions.<\/p>\n
With hunting season already underway in some states and right around the corner for others, we urge Congress to come together and keep the government open for the benefit of all Americans.<\/p>\n
EdgarAgents<\/p>\n
We urge Congress to find a swift resolution and prevent a government shutdown.<\/p>\n
For public companies and the integrity of the US capital markets, the continuity of the SEC is non-negotiable. Delays in essential filings activities create regulatory uncertainty and impact investor confidence.<\/p>\n
We need stable operations to ensure companies can File with Confidence. #GovernmentShutdown<\/p>\n
Empower Pharmacy<\/p>\n
September 30th \u2013 the last day of fiscal year 2025 \u2013 has arrived, and with it the specter of a government shutdown once again seems imminent.<\/p>\n
To the vast majority of Americans on both sides of the political divide, a government shut down equates to failure and uncertainty.<\/p>\n
A shutdown represents the failure of our elected leaders to plan, budget, negotiate, compromise, and to prioritize the stability of our country over partisan gamesmanship.<\/p>\n
The uncertainty inherent in a government shutdown not only impacts the future of critical programs that Americans pay for and rely on, but can also destabilize markets in a way that interrupts supply chains, stifles innovation, and frustrates consumers. No one benefits from a government shutdown.<\/p>\n
Energy Marketers Association<\/p>\n
\u201cEnergy marketers keep America moving. A shutdown would jeopardize the timely delivery of fuel and coordination of emergency services, harming families and small businesses across the country. Congress must put consumers first and act immediately to pass a clean CR that protects essential energy services and avoids unnecessary disruption.\u201d<\/p>\n
Family Research Council<\/p>\n
\u2026In the latest episode of \u201cCan We Stop a Government Shutdown?\u201d Democrats, still stinging from the base\u2019s rebuke after they cooperated on the last continuing resolution (CR), seem determined to snub any effort at bipartisanship \u2014 even though the bill is entirely reasonable. As Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reiterated, Republicans haven\u2019t added explosive policy issues or changed much of the language from the last version that Schumer supported. And yet, \u201cpredictably and unfortunately,\u201d the speaker shook his head, \u201cthere are some Democrats who are openly pining for a government shutdown.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2026A handful of tweaks \u2014 including funneling more money to public officials\u2019 security \u2014 shouldn\u2019t derail what is otherwise a straightforward package, the speaker argued. In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, the Louisianan said he\u2019s been \u201cdeluged\u201d with requests from members for more protection. So, as part of the CR, $30 million would go toward executive branch protection, $30 million for legislative branch security, and $28 million for Supreme Court justices.<\/p>\n
And yet, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is messaging that \u201cDonald Trump and the Republican Party have launched an all-out assault on health care in this country,\u201d an allegation that has nothing to do with the current CR. He\u2019s hopeful that this charge, which goes back to their opposition to the president\u2019s signature bill, will somehow stick to the GOP\u2019s seven-week proposal that simply extends the funding that was approved under Joe Biden \u2014 long before Trump took office.<\/p>\n
His party\u2019s version of a stopgap measure, which Democrats released mid-week, is almost comical, Republicans point out. Instead of bridging the gap to the next shutdown, Jeffries and Schumer propose rolling back the One Big Beautiful Bill and reinstating $1.4 trillion in spending \u2014 about as unserious a package as the Left has ever offered\u2026.<\/p>\n
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association<\/p>\n
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is urging Congress to act quickly to pass a continuing resolution and avert a government shutdown that would unfairly burden the federal law enforcement community and jeopardize public safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cFederal law enforcement officers will continue to show up and protect this country, even when the government shuts down, but it\u2019s unacceptable to ask them to do so without pay,\u201d said Mathew Silverman, National President of FLEOA. \u201cWhile the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 ensures we will eventually receive back pay, that does nothing to help families make ends meet in the middle of a shutdown. Missed or delayed paychecks still mean missed mortgage payments, empty refrigerators, and mounting stress.\u201d<\/p>\n
Unlike many federal employees who are furloughed during a shutdown, federal law enforcement officers are considered \u201cessential\u201d and are legally obligated to work without receiving their scheduled pay until the government reopens. At the same time, the absence of support personnel forces these officers to take on additional administrative duties, pulling them away from critical investigations and enforcement operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re out there every day disrupting violent criminal networks, stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl, and protecting our communities,\u201d said Silverman. \u201cBut during a shutdown, we\u2019re also being asked to fill administrative gaps left by furloughed colleagues. It\u2019s not just a hardship, it\u2019s a dangerous distraction.\u201d<\/p>\n
Congress should not be playing the political brinksmanship that repeatedly brings the nation to the edge of a shutdown. We urge lawmakers to fulfill their most basic responsibility: keeping the government funded and operational.<\/p>\n
FLEOA stands ready to work with the administration and Congress to find common ground and take the necessary steps to avoid a government shutdown. As the voice of our nation\u2019s federal law enforcement officers, we are committed to doing our part to ensure the continuity of government operations and the safety and security of the American people.<\/p>\n
October 1st Statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe Continue to Serve, But Deserve Better\u201d<\/p>\n
In response to the federal government shutdown that began today, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is calling on Congress to end this avoidable crisis and immediately pass a continuing resolution or the FY 2026 regular appropriations bills to restore full government operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cFederal law enforcement officers are once again being asked to do the impossible \u2013 protect this country without a paycheck,\u201d said Mathew Silverman, National President of FLEOA. \u201cWe are on duty today. We\u2019ll be on duty tomorrow. But no public servant should be forced to bear the financial burdens caused by the current political gridlock while they are working to keep our nation safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under the current shutdown, federal law enforcement officers who are all classified as \u201cessential\u201d are required to continue working without pay, while many support staff are furloughed. This not only places financial stress on officers and their families, but also undermines operational readiness and public safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven as we face threats from violent criminal organizations and the flow of deadly narcotics like fentanyl, we\u2019re being asked to shoulder additional administrative duties due to furloughs,\u201d Silverman continued. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just an inconvenience, it\u2019s a dangerous distraction from the critical work we do every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 guarantees back pay once the government reopens, that offers little relief to officers currently trying to manage household expenses, mortgage payments, and childcare costs with no income in sight.<\/p>\n
FLEOA urges Congress to set aside political differences and fulfill its most basic responsibility: ensuring the government remains open and functioning. The safety of the American people, and the wellbeing of the officers who protect them, should never be used as leverage in a partisan standoff.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain committed to our mission,\u201d said Silverman. \u201cBut commitment does not mean silence. We will continue to speak out until this shutdown ends and our officers receive the respect and the pay that they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
FLEOA stands ready to work with both Congress and the administration to restore full government operations and prevent future shutdowns that put our nation\u2019s security and federal employees at risk.<\/p>\n
Federation for American Immigration Reform<\/p>\n
The following statement was issued by Dale L. Wilcox, executive director and general counsel of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in regard to the federal government being shut down in order to provide benefits for illegal aliens.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith just hours to go before the federal government shuts down, congressional Democrats are holding fast to their absurd demands that a Continuing Resolution must provide a panoply of costly public benefits and tax credits to illegal aliens.<\/p>\n
\u201cRather than passing a clean CR that keeps the federal government functioning for the benefit of the American people, Democrats are insisting that Medicaid and Medicare benefits, and Obamacare tax credits be made available to illegal aliens. At the same time that Democrats are compromising the well-being of American citizens by this unnecessary shutdown, they are also jeopardizing the livelihoods of federal workers who may not be able to work after the government goes dark at midnight.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmericans want fiscal responsibility at all levels of government. What they should not be asked to accept are benefits for illegal aliens being protected at the cost of seeing their government shut down.\u201d<\/p>\n
Feeding America<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the federal government shuts down, uncertainty begins immediately. Families, federal workers\u2014including active-duty military\u2014people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible choices not knowing if paychecks or food benefits will arrive on time. Many people in America are a single missed paycheck away from needing support from their local food banks. <\/p>\n
A prolonged shutdown will deepen the strain, and more families will seek help at a time when food banks are already stretched due to sustained high need. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 faith-based and charitable food pantries and programs will continue to open our doors for people across the country, but ensuring no one goes hungry will require all of us to work together. <\/p>\n
Now more than ever, we need to stand united\u2014lawmakers, businesses, faith and community organizations and individuals. We urge Congress to end the shutdown. Shutdowns, especially those that are prolonged, create instability in people\u2019s lives each day they continue and could force many to make impossible choices between putting food on the table and paying their bills. If you or someone you know might be impacted by the shutdown, you can find support through your local food bank at\u00a0feedingamerica.org\/needhelp<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n FeyLibertad<\/p>\n Please contact your representative in the United States Congress to ask them to do the right thing and support the renewal of funding for essential programs that would affect billions of Americans.<\/p>\n Florida Farm Bureau<\/p>\n \u201cWe urge the Senate to act immediately and end this government shutdown, which began today at 12:01 a.m., by passing the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. Restoring government operations will provide the certainty farm families need and allow vital work, including Farm Bill 2.0 negotiations, to continue without interruption.<\/p>\n Florida\u2019s farmers and ranchers are left to bear the consequences. Producers already dealing with high input costs, volatile markets and threats to their crops and livestock now face disruptions to critical USDA services including disaster assistance, conservation programs and animal health protection. These services are essential to keeping farm families secure and our food supply strong.\u201d<\/p>\n Georgia Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is calling on Congress to take immediate action to pass a continuing resolution and prevent a federal government.<\/p>\n Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said:<\/p>\n \u201cA stable Georgia economy requires a stable federal government. Prolonged political debates that risk shutting down the federal government creates ripple effects of uncertainty in communities across Georgia for our members, farmers, small businesses, global investors, and the state\u2019s long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n \u201cThe consequences of inaction extend far beyond Washington. Delays in critical federal contracts, permitting, infrastructure investment, and workforce programs will harm Georgia\u2019s small towns and major industries alike\u2013jeopardizing our state\u2019s growth and America\u2019s global leadership. \u201cWe urge Congress to act quickly to protect our employers, our workforce, and critical infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n Georgia Freedom Caucus<\/p>\n Chuck Schumer is threatening a #SchumerShutdown if he doesn\u2019t get $1.5 trillion for illegal aliens and leftist policies. This is yet another instance of democrats putting illegal aliens above the American people. Disgraceful!<\/p>\n Gulf Tower Property Owner<\/p>\n As a property owner working to revitalize historic buildings and provide new housing opportunities, The Gulf Tower of Pittsburg urges Congress to avoid a government shut down. Addressing the housing crisis is a bipartisan issue. However, a shutdown will stall critical housing programs, disrupt financing tools for developers, and delay much-needed projects that will help alleviate America\u2019s housing crisis. Slowing the transformation of underutilized buildings into homes will impact American families facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis and workers, contractors, and local economies, who depend on steady jobs. Congress must act to keep the government open so that developers and communities can continue building solutions to the nation\u2019s housing challenges.Chuck Schumer is threatening a #SchumerShutdown if he doesn\u2019t get $1.5 trillion for illegal aliens and leftist policies. This is yet another instance of democrats putting illegal aliens above the American people. Disgraceful!<\/p>\n Half a Million Kids<\/p>\n Half a Million Kids urges our elected officials to avoid a shutdown.<\/p>\n For the first time in our country\u2019s history, we miraculously have a chance to put cutting edge systems and plans in place that will truly protect and provide for the hundreds of thousands of children in foster care in our nation, many of whom are vulnerable to child sex trafficking.<\/p>\n We anticipate that a shutdown will cause the nonpartisan team in action now to lose their great momentum toward life-saving solutions, the loss of which will continue to put our nation\u2019s foster and trafficked children at great risk.<\/p>\n The solution is a Continuing Resolution, which is a simple mechanism that solely extends time much like overtime in football where more time is allotted to finish the game. Please support finishing the game so we can ensure all children a safe and loving home. Contact your Senator before midnight tonight (Sept. 30) and urge their vote in favor of the continuing resolution. U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n Heritage Action<\/p>\n \u201cDemocrats \u2013 who once claimed that shutdowns would be \u201cdangerous,\u201d \u201cdisastrous,\u201d and \u201cself inflicted harm\u201d to seniors, veterans, servicemembers, families, and the economy \u2013 are now actively trying to force one.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYesterday, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries picked a political stunt over the American people\u2014throwing a temper tantrum to appease their far left base. Shutdown Schumer\u2019s hypocrisy was on full display as he rejected the same deal he supported just months ago and blocked a clean CR, a move he previously called \u2018reckless partisan posturing.\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cDemocrats are taking the people\u2019s government ransom, demanding a price we can\u2019t afford. They want $1.5 trillion for extra spending, Green New Deal scams, and even more benefits for illegal aliens\u2014but we won\u2019t bow to radical activists cosplaying as lawmakers.<\/p>\n \u201cThe American people gave President Trump a mandate to save our country from the washed up Washington Democrats intent on destroying it. They may not think voters can see through their performance, but Americans are smarter than Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.\u201d<\/p>\n Independent Women Forum<\/p>\n The federal government is scheduled to shut down at midnight tonight. Funding for the fiscal year 2025 runs out, and Congress is poised to once again pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government operating for part of fiscal year 2026.<\/p>\n The current state of play does not look good. The House of Representatives, led by conservatives, passed a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through November 21, 2025. However, the Senate needs 60 votes to pass a filibuster and move to a final vote on the measure, meaning that some Democrats would have to join all Republicans in supporting the measure. The Left is leveraging the threat of a government shutdown to undo spending cuts enacted earlier this year.<\/p>\n This time, the shutdown lies wholly at the feet of Democrats in Congress. They are attempting to stop conservatives from good governance and fiscal restraint.<\/p>\n Here are three things to know about this potential government shutdown.<\/p>\n This CR does not cut funding. This continuing resolution continues federal spending for FY 2026 at current FY 2025 levels, which, by the way, are 50% more than in 2019. As my colleague Kamryn Brunner explained, \u201cFederal outlays are estimated to reach $7.02 trillion in 2025, a 58% increase over 2019 federal spending. Six years\u2019 worth of spending increases have happened since 2019, including pandemic emergency spending, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act, among others.\u201d That\u2019s an enormous increase in spending. American families\u2019 incomes didn\u2019t go up 50% over that time period. While the pandemic has long ended, added spending has not been ratcheted back down, but it should.<\/p>\n This is a \u201cclean\u201d CR that avoids contentious policy fights. The CR does not contain contentious policy or spending provisions or riders that are meant to force the opposing side to take public votes on issues they would rather not have on record. As Speaker Mike Johnson explained, \u201cThis CR is the same short-term funding extension that virtually all Democrats voted to pass 13 times during the Biden Administration.\u201d So, what makes this CR different from the over a dozen times they voted for a clean CR in the past?<\/p>\n This CR clears the way for a budget to be passed\u2014finally. This CR allows for the appropriations bills already passed by all 12 House committees to work through the Senate. This means that Congress would finally pass a budget, and in that budget, Congress can make permanent reductions to federal agencies and programs, making much-needed cuts to federal spending. Congress is finally operating through regular order, and passing this clean CR gives them more time to do that.<\/p>\n What the Left Wants<\/p>\n Democrats are holding this continuing resolution hostage in an effort to restore spending cuts over this year for partisan and even radical agenda items. Their proposal would add an additional $1.5 trillion of spending to this four-week funding bill. They want to:<\/p>\n Restore free health care for illegal immigrants that was ended by the recent tax cut package (One Big, Beautiful Bill Act).<\/p>\n Restore $500 million in taxpayer funding to left-leaning news outlets.<\/p>\n Restore billions in funding for DEI and climate projects in foreign countries through USAID.<\/p>\n These are policy fights that the Left lost when conservatives won last November. Now is not the time to make Americans needlessly suffer.<\/p>\n As Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said back on September 16, 2024:<\/p>\n If the government shuts down, it will be average Americans who suffer most. A government shutdown means seniors who rely on Social Security could be thrown into chaos as the Social Security Administration limits certain services, like benefit verifications or fixing errors in payments. Our veterans could see regional VA offices shut down and support services put on hold. Some of our military service members could be forced to work without pay. Families who benefit from WIC and other nutrition programs could see benefits halted. And a shutdown would shake the confidence of our economic recovery, something we can\u2019t possibly afford at a time like this. If the Left said we could not afford a shutdown last September, then why are they willing to let the government shut down now?<\/p>\n Carrie Lukas, president of Independent Women:<\/p>\n \u201cOur nation is buckling under too much federal debt and runaway deficit spending. So why are Democrats shutting down the government to shovel more taxpayer money at wasteful and unpopular government giveaways like National Public Radio? It\u2019s absurd. Spending is up more than 50 percent from just 6 years ago. We need to cut spending, not increase it. That process starts by passing a clean CR so Congress can get back to actual budget debates in front of the American people. The president and Congress should reject Democrats\u2019 attempts to hold the federal government ransom and force them to waste Americans\u2019 money.\u201d<\/p>\n Independent Women\u2019s Voice<\/p>\n \u201cThis clean continuing resolution is a necessary step to keeping the government running even as Congress does the good work to pass responsible appropriations bills through regular order. Americans did not vote for a dysfunctional government. They want a right-sized government, and so far, this Congress has taken that mandate seriously. Furthermore, in light of the horrendous slaying of Charlie Kirk, this CR provides members of Congress with additional protections so that they can serve their constituents. We urge all members to pass this clean CR to prevent disruptions to national security, public safety, veterans care, and social safety net programs while bringing back fiscal responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n Institute of Makers of Explosives<\/p>\n Government shutdowns don\u2019t just impact Washington \u2013 they delay ATF permits and background checks critical to the commercial explosives industry. These delays ripple across construction, mining, and energy production, costing jobs, time, and progress. IME is urging Congress and the Administration to work together on legislation that prevents shutdowns altogether. In the meantime, we\u2019ve sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Acting ATF Director Dan Driscoll, calling on the Administration to designate employees who process background checks and license applications as essential to keep our industry moving forward. #explosivesbuildamerica<\/p>\n International Association of Firefighters<\/p>\n Government shutdowns are the ultimate lose-lose situation. Regardless of the budget battles in Washington, federal fire fighters show up to work every day to protect military installations, airfields, and government offices.<\/p>\n