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If Congress fails to reach a deal to pass legislation to fund the federal government, the government will shut down on Oct. 1.
On Sept. 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a nearly two-month long Continuing Resolution that would have kept the government funded at current levels through Nov. 21. That CR passed in a 217-212 vote. The U.S. Senate blocked the measure in a 44-48 vote that fell well short of reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome a Senate filibuster. At this point, it is unclear when Congress will return to Washington.
Due to the potential for a government shutdown, 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.
In the meantime, Wiley Law has posted an informative article on Preparing for a Government Shutdown, which we encourage ABC contractors to review. Specifically, the article discusses what government contractors should think about in anticipation of a shutdown.
Further, if the government shuts down on Oct. 1, no monthly construction economic data will be collected and no reports will be issued until some time after the government reopens. Because ABC will not receive any of the data that the government releases on construction spending, jobs openings, employment, state unemployment or materials prices, these ABC releases will also pause.
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ABC is continuing to monitor this potential 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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