Work on the Hill
August recess wrapped up with Congress poised to begin new appropriations negotiations with a quick ramp-up to the election. The FY25 appropriations process remained a top priority. The looming September 30 deadline for government funding intensified the pressure on both chambers to find common ground and avoid a government shutdown. On September 25, the House of Representatives Speaker passed a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) through December 2025, which the Senate also passed later that evening. This result means a government shutdown will be averted, and government spending levels will remain unchanged through December 2025.