Congress Has 30 Days Before a Government Shutdown Deadline

Two continuing resolutions have already been passed for this fiscal year. Republicans have no timeline on when permanent bills will reach the floor.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) listens during a press conference in Washington on Jan. 7, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. government will shut down in 30 days if Congress does not act to fund it. So far, there is no plan to do so.