On September 9, 2025, the White House sent Congress a list of funding “anomalies,” a procedural step that signals support for a short-term continuing resolution. The measure would extend government funding at current levels and prevent a shutdown when the fiscal year ends on September 30.
The stopgap bill is designed to buy lawmakers time to work through stalled budget negotiations. While the exact end date of the temporary funding has not been finalized, congressional leaders have floated January 31 as a likely cutoff.
With just weeks left before the deadline, both parties face rising pressure to avoid a disruptive lapse in funding. Agencies have already begun drafting contingency plans in case talks break down.
