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Forest Service Council

National Federation of Federal Employees
IAM / AFL-CIO

Shutdown Information

Government Shutdown

Full Funding Countdown Clock

The House passed the Continuing Resolution (CR) on January 08, 2026, in a 397-28 vote. The Senate passed the CR on January 15, 2026, in a 82-15 vote. The president signed the legislation on January 23, 2026.

The CR will expire on September 30, 2026, at 11:59:59 pm ET. The countdown clock below reflects the expiration date and time.

Background: Government Shutdowns

When there is a budget impasse where Congress has not passed required appropriations, this page activates to assist Union members and Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) in the event of a budget funding lapse and federal employees are furloughed. All government shutdowns have been precipitated by a lapse in government appropriations.

  • Historically, a government shutdown due to a lapse is appropriated funding has significant impact upon a large segment of federal employees, but not all.
  • Historically, a government shutdown due to a lapse is appropriated funding has had minimal, indirect impact upon most Americans.

2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act

As a reminder, NFFE fought hard to pass the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act . This ensures that in the event of a funding lapse, all furloughed employees will receive their pay retroactively upon the government reopening. In the past, furloughed employees relied on the Congress to grant special authority to pay workers for the time spent at home during a shutdown. Under the 2019 law, all affected federal workers are guaranteed to receive backpay.

What Happens ...?

If a shutdown happens:

  1. Report to work as usual unless the Forest Service informs you in writing that you are officially furloughed. Otherwise, you risk an unexcused absence if you are not furloughed.
  2. Follow NFFE-FSC:
  3. Follow NFFE:
  4. Review your personal finances and prepare for the possibility of delayed paychecks.
  5. Regularly visit the NFFE-FSC website and NFFE-FSC on Facebook for news and updates!

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