We prefer enacted law and official notices over forecasts. News reporting can flag a change; a primary source has to support a status update. Current funding references checked Oct 2, 2026.
Current funding status
- GovInfo: P.L. 119-103, enacted text — Division A, Section 106 sets the funding expiration
- OMB Bulletin 27-01: FY2027 continuing-resolution funding (PDF)
- White House signing statement for H.R. 6500
- Congress.gov: H.R. 6500 legislative history
- OPM current operating status (Washington, DC area)
We use the enacted GovInfo text to establish the law’s identity and deadline. Earlier bill titles and versions can differ from the final law. See the September 27, 2026 source clarification.
How shutdowns work
- OPM furlough guidance
- CRS: Government Shutdowns and Executive Branch Operations
- GAO: Shutdown contingency planning
- Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019
History and duration counts
- CRS: Past Government Shutdowns
- CRS: Lapses in DHS Appropriations
- CRS: Continuing Appropriations for FY2026
- CBO: Economic effects of the 2025 shutdown
Agency operating plans
- HHS FY 2026 contingency staffing plan
- Social Security Administration
- Internal Revenue Service
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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