Anatomy of a Federal Shutdown - FY 2025 Edition
Published: December 19, 2024
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The federal government finds itself in a familiar place - on the precipice of another shutdown. The twist: a new administration and a new Congress positioning to influence both the scope and duration of funding for the remainder of FY 2025.
A proposed continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government until March 14, 2025 has been opposed by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a government shutdown when the current CR expires at midnight on December 20, 2024.
The path forward is unclear, so contractors should be prepared - with an understanding of the mechanics of a shutdown as well as steps they should take to navigate the contracting space until a full budget is passed.