What to Watch in Washington (Spring 2025)

By David J. Berteau, President and CEO, PSC

The primary concern in our last edition on What to Watch was the uncertainty surrounding the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) federal budget. With the enactment of Public Law 119-4, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025, that concern has been resolved. The federal government avoided a shutdown, and funding is secured through the end of September.

However, a new set of uncertainties has emerged to take the place of the FY25 funding concerns. The most significant include: 
• The FY26 President’s Budget Request (PBR), 
• The budget resolution, including reconciliation instructions and additional funding for defense and border security, and 
• The need to extend debt ceiling. 

What indicators should we monitor to gain insight into these issues?

Read the entire article in the Spring 2025 edition of Service Contractor magazine.
Articles: Discover more about Service Contractor and submit your articles here.
Advertising: Learn about magazine advertising opportunities here.