Federal Managers Association

Press Release

• FMA’S PRESIDENT CARTER URGES CONGRESS TO AVERT ANOTHER COSTLY GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - January 29, 2026

• Alexandria, VA – The Continuing Resolution funding much of government expires on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Federal Managers Association (FMA) has urged Congress to pass appropriations bills to fully fund the government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026, and FMA will always strive to avert a government shutdown. FMA National President Craig Carter released the following statement on the threat of another lapse in funding:

  “Just months removed from the government’s longest shutdown in history, we regrettably stand on the precipice of another partial government shutdown.

  “At this time, we urge the Senate to pass the Defense, Labor, HHS, Education, Transportation, and HUD appropriations funding bill, which was forwarded to them from the House of Representatives. If Congress is unable to reach agreement on Homeland Security appropriations, we ask that they pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep our government funded while they work out their differences. Shutting down the government is never a good option, puts our nation’s security at risk, and negatively impacts federal employees and their communities.

  “The recent government shutdown wasted billions of dollars and created undue stress on Americans across the country. It is in the best interests of all Americans to keep the federal government open and for Congress to find a compromise to funding our government. The American people believe legislators should work across the aisle to find solutions, and the Federal Managers Association wholeheartedly agrees. We urge Congress to avert a government shutdown.”

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