The House and Senate do not appear to be on track to pass legislation to fund the government beyond September 30th. It is increasingly likely that the government will shutdown for an indefinite period of time until there is a bipartisan agreement for a short- or long-term spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026. Additionally, the White House appears to be considering pairing shutdown planning with further staffing cuts, or Reductions in Force (RIFs), at Departments like the Interior Department. This adds to the uncertainty and potential impacts of a government shutdown on the outdoor recreation industry.