Upcoming Congressional Fiscal Policy Deadlines

Updated 11/20/25: After 43 days, the latest government shutdown ended on November 12 with a funding measure that provides full-year Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations, and continuing funding through January 30 for other agencies. The Senate approved this amended version of the House-passed CR on November 10 by a vote of 60 to 40. The House then passed the bill on November 12 by a vote of 222 to 209. President Trump signed the measure the same day. For more information on the appropriations process, click here.

The next few years will include several predictable fiscal policy deadlines, as various policies take effect, expire, or change. Many of the deadlines could bring additional costs if Congress acts irresponsibly, or they could present an opportunity for Congress to reduce deficits.

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