Just a Minute! on the Federal Government Shutdown

October 3, 2025

The biggest news this week in Washington D.C. is the shutdown of the federal government that began on October 1, when Congress was unable to pass a funding measure for the new fiscal year.

In the latest edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson explains what this means, exactly, for the legislative, regulatory and judicial oversight of employee benefits policy.

Remember, even though the government is shut down, the American Benefits Council is not. We continue to work with policymakers behind the scenes and – as always – we remain a resource for Council members.

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