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Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Bill, Ending Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
On November 13, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The 43-day federal government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—ended November 12 after Congress approved a short-term funding bill through January 30, 2026.
CMS Clarifies Limited Survey Functions During Federal Shutdown
On October 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz
As the federal government shutdown stretches beyond three weeks, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified which survey and certification activities may continue — and which must halt — during the funding lapse. The updated guidance from CMS’s Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSOG) underscores the limited scope of oversight allowed, raising concern among nursing home providers about enforcement delays and regulatory uncertainty.
Federal Government Shutdown: What Aging Services Providers Need to Know
On October 2, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Congress did not reach agreement on appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026, and the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1. HHS, CMS, and CDC have issued contingency and lapse plans outlining which activities will continue and which will pause. HUD has notified LeadingAge that they will be updating their contingency plan, leaning heavily on plans written in 2023.
HUD: December, January Renewals Must Rely on Reserves
On January 15, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The federal government shutdown has struck the U.S. House and Urban Development Department (HUD) faster than expected. HUD did not renew 650 rental assistance contracts up for renewal in December, and there are an additional 500 contracts up for renewal in January that will not be renewed.
Congress Ends 3-Day Government Shutdown with Continuing Resolution
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A three-day government shutdown came to an end on Monday when the Senate advanced a continuing resolution to provide funding for the federal government through Feb. 8.
What Would a Government Shutdown Mean for LeadingAge Minnesota Members?
On January 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Congress has until Friday, Jan. 19 to find agreement on an appropriations bill. If they fail to meet that deadline or fail to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a partially government shut down will begin at midnight on Jan. 20. What does a government shutdown mean for LeadingAge Minnesota members and the people they serve?