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Note: This story was updated on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. to include additional resources.
As of Oct. 1, the federal government is shut down, as Congress has failed to reach a deal to pass legislation to fund the government.
On Oct. 3, ABC sent out a release, urging the U.S. Senate to take immediate action to end the government shutdown by passing the clean continuing resolution—the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
ABC will provide guidance for ABC contractor members in Newsline as we receive it. Currently, limited information on shutdown/contingency plans is available on federal agency websites. We will continue to monitor these websites.
Below are links to contingency plans for federal agencies that contractors may work with:
Wiley Law has posted an informative article, Preparing for a Government Shutdown, which we encourage ABC contractors to review.
In addition, ABC’s general counsel, Littler, has posted articles on the shutdown: Possible 2025 Government Shutdown and Impact on Immigration-Related Agencies, What a Government Shutdown Means for Employers: Many Agencies Will Sharply Curtail Operations, Delaying New and Pending Cases | Littler and The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on OSHA.
Further, because of the shutdown, no monthly construction economic data will be collected and no reports will be issued until sometime after the government reopens. Because ABC is not receiving any of the data that the government releases on construction spending, jobs openings, employment, state unemployment or materials prices, these ABC releases are all on pause.
Additional Resources:
ABC is continuing to monitor the shutdown and will provide updates in Newsline. Members are encouraged to reach out to ABC’s government affairs team with any questions or concerns.
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