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Congress Returns from Winter Break; Next Big Test: January 30 Funding Deadline

8 Jan 2026 9:11 AM | Anonymous
The second session of the 119th Congress began this week with a busy agenda for the year ahead. In November, Congress passed a stopgap funding measure that provided long-term funding for a few government agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and its Rural Housing Service, through the end of federal fiscal year 2026 (FY26) on September 30, and temporary funding through January 30 for the rest of the federal government. If Congress is unable to reach an agreement to fund the remaining government agencies - including Treasury and HUD - there will be a partial government shutdown that will close affected agencies until lawmakers approve funding.

 

As we head into calendar year 2026, the potential for more tax legislative action remains unknown. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) has repeatedly signaled interest in pursuing additional reconciliation bills this Congress, which could be used to facilitate additional tax policy changes. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has indicated openness to considering additional reconciliation packages, but has not committed to a path forward. More recently, however, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO-08) publicly questioned the need for another reconciliation bill, underscoring divisions within Congress on timing and strategy. Separately, some tax-writers continue exploring interest in a bipartisan tax package. The ACTION Campaign continues to work closely with the bill leads of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) and their staff to identify openings to advance Housing Credit priorities across any viable legislative vehicle.

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