NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
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Government funding lapse
Feb. 18, 2026
Coast Guard continues critical operations while non-essential activities pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 funding lapse
Feb. 18, 2026
Guidance for the Coast Guard workforce and their families during the 2026 lapse in federal appropriations.
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Where can I find financial resources during a shutdown?
Feb. 18, 2026
These resources can help you with financial concerns you might face during the lapse in federal appropriations.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ready to support Coast Guard families during government shutdown
Feb. 18, 2026
CGMA is ready to provide interest-free loans to cover essential expenses such as rent, insurance, childcare, and food.
(Left) Vintage photograph of Sumner Kimball early in his Treasury Department career. (Right) Photograph of U.S. Life-Saving Service General Superintendent, Sumner Kimball, late in his service career. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Kimball—Second most important civilian in Coast Guard history!
Feb. 13, 2026
Through his remarkable 53-year career in federal service, Sumner Kimball shaped the modern U.S. Coast Guard, leaving a lasting legacy.

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