Lexology January 21, 2026
Looking Ahead
The U.S. Senate is out of session this week, and all action is expected to take place in the U.S. House of Representatives following the release of a package containing the final four appropriations bills. The text of the final four appropriations bills – Defense, Labor-Health and Human Services (LHHS), Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Homeland Security – was released on January 20, 2026, signaling an intent to finalize work on appropriations for fiscal year (FY) 2026 and avert a potential government shutdown before the January 30, 2026, funding deadline.
At this time, it appears there is no strong appetite for another government shutdown, and the House is expected to consider and advance the appropriations package prior...
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