Federal Managers Association
Press Release
- FMA URGES CONGRESS TO END PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - April 14, 2026
Alexandria, VA – Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expired on Saturday, February 14, 2026, resulting in a partial government shutdown that has now eclipsed two months. The Federal Managers Association (FMA) renews its call for Congress to pass appropriations to fully fund DHS for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026. FMA National President Linda S. Lentjes released the following statement on the continued lapse in funding:
“The partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security began two full months ago. We’ve seen extraordinary measures taken to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees and many other dedicated federal employees who are impacted by this irresponsible lack of action by Congress.
“Fiscal Year 2026 began six and a half months ago, and it is appalling Congress cannot resolve their differences enough to provide DHS with the resources it needs and support the workforce that protects us. The men and women charged with protecting our nation’s homeland deserve some certainty with their budget and they deserve to be paid for the vital work they are continuing to perform on all of our behalf. Due to the current funding lapse, thousands of dedicated public servants are either furloughed or forced to work without pay, undermining morale and straining the very systems designed to keep Americans safe.
“Today, we urge lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to come together to pass a funding bill to end the ongoing shutdown and fully restore DHS operations. At a time when the United States faces complex and evolving threats, allowing DHS to remain disrupted is both untenable and dangerous. The American people deserve a government that functions efficiently and effectively – particularly in matters of safety and security. We urge Congress and the administration to pass and sign full-year appropriations immediately to end this damaging lapse in funding.”