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• Federal government shutdown enters its second week. The Senate again failed to invoke cloture on a stopgap funding bill on Oct. 6 (52–42); rival Democratic measure also failed. Roll call; overview coverage AP.
• House remains in recess through at least Oct. 13, adding pressure to Senate talks. CBS.
• OMB memo says furloughed feds are not guaranteed back pay absent explicit congressional action—departing from recent practice. AP · WaPo.
• FY26 appropriations and NDAA conference talks continue off-floor amid the shutdown. Status dashboards: CRS Appropriations Table · S.2296.

• H.R. 5371 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. Would extend funding through Nov. 21, 2025. Bill page.

• FY26 Appropriations minibuses/bills. Track House/Senate movement and conference notices as they resume. Overview · Status table.

• FY26 NDAA (S.2296 / H.R. x). Conference expected to continue through fall; monitor for floor timing post-shutdown. Primer · Bill text.

• FTC sues Zillow & Redfin alleging an unlawful agreement in rental advertising. Commission actions.

• FTC noncompete enforcement continues via case-by-case scrutiny (Gateway Services proposed order). Analysis.

• SEC climate disclosure rules remain in flux as litigation and agency posture shift. Latest update.

• EPA proposes repeal of power-sector GHG standards under CAA §111; watch related data-collection rollback debate. Rule page · Context.

• FCC dockets to watch: non‑IP robocall loophole, STIR/SHAKEN on legacy networks, and caller ID auth comments. Proposed rulemakings.

• California: Final week of bill actions; governor faces an Oct. 13 deadline to sign or veto 2025 measures. Notably, Gov. Newsom vetoed a Cal Fire pay‑parity bill. CalMatters explainer · SFGATE.

• Utah: Lawmakers advanced a new congressional map after court rulings on partisan gerrymandering; court review due by Nov. 10. Washington Post.

• Texas: Property‑tax limits and related fiscal measures remain in play across special sessions; activists push for a third session and a ban on taxpayer‑funded lobbying. Texas Tribune · RPT resolution.

• New Mexico: Special session convened Oct. 1 focused on federal funding cuts and budget stabilization. Gov. notice · Wrap‑up.

1. If you have exposure to federal contracts or grants, brief clients on shutdown contingencies and the back‑pay uncertainty for federal partners; plan for extended timelines. Details.
2. Map any CR dependencies for your priorities; coordinate Senate outreach while the House is dark until at least Oct. 13. This week’s committee schedule.
3. For tech/real‑estate clients, flag FTC’s Zillow/Redfin suit and potential spillover into ad‑tech and data‑sharing models. Docket.
4. Energy & industrials: prepare comment strategies on EPA’s §111 actions and any GHGRP changes; align with SEC climate‑risk disclosure posture. EPA page · SEC update.
5. Healthcare: CMS projects MA & Part D programs remain stable into 2026; plan payer/provider messaging amid shutdown‑induced delays. CMS press.

• Congressional: Live weekly committee schedule and House floor updates.

• California: Governor’s deadline to sign/veto 2025 bills is Oct. 13. Reference.

• Medicare: 2026 MA/Part D outlook and timelines (watch for any shutdown‑related notice delays). CMS.