Fed Reg Goes Dark: What Happens When Government Hits Snooze on Funding?
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Notice
Summary
When the government runs out of money temporarily, the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) only publishes urgent documents that protect people or property, or those needed to keep important funded programs running. Agencies must prove their documents qualify for this special treatment—no exceptions! This means some papers get delayed, but safety and key functions keep moving on schedule.
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