Federal Government Shutdown Update – October 1, 2025

As of today, October 1, 2025, the federal government has officially entered a shutdown following Congress’s failure to pass a spending bill to fund federal programs and services beyond September 30th. While negotiations continue, there is currently no agreement on a continuing resolution to temporarily extend funding. 

Once again, BRHP’s housing mobility program remains secure and will continue to provide housing assistance payments during this temporary shutdown. We have resources in place to sustain assistance for a limited time and are actively advocating for full funding of HUD rental assistance programs to protect the housing stability our families rely on. 

Government shutdowns, while disruptive, are typically short in duration. The most recent shutdown in December 2018 lasted 35 days, which was the longest in history. We remain hopeful that Congress will act swiftly to restore funding and minimize impacts on families and communities. You can learn more about the broader impacts of a government shutdown.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates on this page. In the meantime, we continue to encourage you to join us in urging Congress to pass a funding plan that includes full support for the Housing Choice Voucher program. 

Federal Funding Updates & Call to Action – September 26, 2025

You have likely heard that Congress has not yet passed a federal spending bill to fund essential programs and services for Fiscal Year 2026. While Congress is still working on the possibility of a continuing resolution to temporarily continue funding at current levels, reports indicate the growing possibility that they will not come to agreement before the current spending plan expires at the end of the day on September 30, triggering a government shutdown on October 1.   

Should there be no funding agreement before the current spending plan expires, BRHP’s housing mobility program remains secure to continue providing housing assistance payments through a temporary government shutdown. 

BRHP has resources in place to continue housing assistance for a limited time, and we are doing everything we can to advocate for full funding of HUD rental assistance programs to protect the stability our families rely on. 

Government shutdowns are rare and generally very short in duration. The last government shutdown occurred in December 2018 and lasted for 35 days until January 2019, the longest the government has ever shutdown. 

We will continue to provide updates on this page as the situation evolves, but in the meantime please join us in urging Congress to act now to pass a funding plan that includes full funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program.  

Join Us in Supporting Housing Assistance Funding.

We need your voice TODAY to help protect these vital resources and ensure families continue to have access to safe, stable housing and the opportunities it provides going forward. 

Find your Members of Congress and use the talking points below to make a short 2-minute phone call and follow up with an email to urge Congress to act quickly to pass a FY26 spending bill with full funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. 

Talking Points:
1. Congress must fully fund the Housing Choice Voucher program in the FY26 spending plan. That means at least $35.65 billion to renew all existing voucher contracts, including Emergency Housing Vouchers. 

2. Housing assistance works. It lifts families out of poverty, improves health outcomes, helps children succeed in school, and provides the stability people need to pursue work and opportunity. 

3. Make it personal – explain briefly why you support the Housing Choice Voucher Program and your personal experience with the program (as a supporter, property partner, or participant). 

BRHP remains committed to ensuring that families have access to safe, stable housing, no matter what challenges lie ahead.