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2025 Federal Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead To 2026 Slides

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The document outlines key issues surrounding the recent federal government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history at 43 days—and its impacts. During the shutdown, federal agencies lacking appropriated funds ceased operations, except for those self-funded or exempt workers like air traffic controllers and Department of Defense personnel. Short-term effects included no reduction in government spending and stalled healthcare subsidy legislation. Long-term consequences involved delays in legislative priorities, committee hearings, and increased partisan acrimony.<br /><br />Focus was also placed on H.R. 3088, a bill included in the House, targeted initially for passage by Veterans Day 2025. Ongoing discussions between House and Senate staff revealed agreement on the bill’s inclusion but uncertainty on its scope and timing, with a possibility of delay into a lame-duck session or repeating the legislative process if not passed.<br /><br />Looking ahead to 2026, the document highlights unresolved battery packaging issues tied to child safety laws. Attempts to address this in appropriations failed due to agency dysfunction, but a forthcoming legislative fix—dubbed "Reese’s Law"—has received support from Reese’s mother.<br /><br />Additionally, a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is under consideration for Senate introduction, along with efforts to secure a supportive letter from the White House.<br /><br />Finally, the document touches on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, noting that political outcomes could shift based on economic indicators, polling, candidate viability, and funding. Advocacy recommendations include urging constituents to contact representatives, donate to IHS advocacy or supportive candidates, and participate in advocacy events in Washington, D.C. Contact information and resources for continuing education credits related to the webinar are provided.

Keywords

federal government shutdown

U.S. history

federal agencies funding

healthcare subsidy legislation

H.R. 3088

Veterans Day 2025

battery packaging child safety

Reese’s Law

Indian Health Service 75th anniversary

2026 midterm elections