With the September 30, 2025 deadline approaching, House Republicans from both the Main Street and Freedom Caucuses are exploring inclusion of community project funding (earmarks) in a continuing resolution (CR) to keep spending flat and avert a shutdown. The move—once anathema to many conservatives—would sweeten a CR and provide members with tangible district wins while leadership negotiates broader FY2026 appropriations. For contractors, any CR implies delayed new starts and incremental funding, but earmarks in the mix could channel dollars to specific local projects (infrastructure, facilities, community tech hubs) where teaming with local governments and A-E firms matters. Watch committees’ guidance and member lists to anticipate opportunities and timelines. Pipeline planning should model CR scenarios (e.g., Q1 slow-roll obligations), with heavier end-of-year spend if full appropriations land later.
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