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For the latest shutdown information, visit our members-only shutdown webpage.
Funding Update: Senate to Vote Tomorrow on House-Passed CR
As the government shutdown marks three weeks, the Senate is set to again vote tomorrow on the House-passed funding bill. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) refuses to call lawmakers back to Washington, where the House has not been in session for a month. Some House Republican leaders are discussing extending the original House-passed continuing resolution, possibly into 2026, to give lawmakers more time to negotiate over a long-term deal on government funding.
NTEU continues to urge Congress to negotiate a bipartisan deal and provide agencies with adequate funding. Let Congress hear from you too—and your family and friends. Tell your members of Congress to work together to end this shutdown now.
Also, remember to regularly visit nteu.org/shutdown.
Legislation Introduced to Ease Financial Hardship During Shutdowns
NTEU is supporting new legislation that would help ease the financial hardship federal employees face during a government shutdown.
The Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S. 640/H.R. 5708), introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), would allow federal employees to apply for a temporary stay in court during a shutdown to postpone debts like rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, student loan repayment or other civil obligation or liability. The bill would also delay proceedings like eviction, foreclosure, tax liens, student loan debt, negative credit reporting and other financial obligations.
NTEU has also compiled a list of emergency resources available during this difficult time. If you have other resources you’d like to recommend, please email nteu-pr@nteu.org.
NTEU Meets with House Democratic Leaders
Last week, National President Doreen Greenwald met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), co-chairs of the Congressional Labor Caucus and fellow union presidents to discuss the need for a bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown and how to support the nonpartisan civil servants who are caught in the middle of this political fight.
NTEU Members Rally in Kentucky Against Government Shutdown
Last week, NTEU Chapters 9 (IRS Cincinnati), 73 (IRS Cincinnati Campus), 155 (CBP Ohio), 279 (EPA Cincinnati/Edison N.J.) and 305 (TTB) came together to demand that Congress and the administration negotiate a bipartisan agreement to give agencies the funding they need so all Americans can continue to access critical government services.
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