Due to a lapse in appropriations, TTB has suspended all non-excepted operations. The below links and guidance are intended to provide TTB employees with ongoing information during the government shutdown.
We’ll update this page as additional resources and information become available. For continuing information on the shutdown, TTB employees are encouraged to monitor this page, news outlets, OPM.gov, and TTB’s Emergency Hotline (877-235-4376).
NEW Second Furlough Notice: TTB employees who received a furlough notice on October 1 that expired on October 30, 2025 are directed to a second furlough notice, attached here along with the SF-8, that applies beginning October 31. This second notice does not change the employee’s current furlough status. Please contact your supervisory chain if you have any questions.
NEW Information for Federal Employees and Contractors Regarding Unemployment Benefits: This provides answers to common questions about applying for and receiving Unemployment Benefits for Federal Employees (UCFE) benefits, such as how to apply, where to apply, documentation needed to file a claim, and next steps after applying.
TTB Lapse in Appropriations Shutdown Plan
OPM Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs
OMB Lapse FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations
OPM Lapse FAQs: SpecialInstructions for Agencies Affected by a Possible Lapse in
Appropriations Starting on October 1, 2025