Status of Agency Operations

OMB Memorandum M-26-06 provides guidance to federal agencies on executing an orderly shutdown due to the expiration of FY2026 appropriations. The memo outlines impacted funding areas, including defense, homeland security, transportation, and health-related agencies, and confirms that Congress will not complete appropriations before the deadline. Agencies are directed to begin shutdown procedures, with employees reporting to work to carry out orderly shutdown activities. The memorandum also notes that additional guidance will follow once appropriations are enacted and operations can resume.