The United States faces potential shutdown of the Federal Government from 12:01 on Wednesday (October 1) if Congress fails to approve accounts for funding or short -term ongoing resolution (CR) to maintain government operations. The shutdown occurs when federal agencies are left without approved financing, which forces them to stop or reduce operations. Although basic services continue, many programs and employees could be influenced.
Who will be influenced?
Federal Employees: Many irrelevant federal workers may be upset, while basic employees continue to work without reward. As soon as the government reopens under the Act on fair treatment of employees of employees.
Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid: Payments of benefits will continue even if new applications or verification can be delayed.
Food Aid Assistance Programs: Programs like WIC and Snap can see disruption if there is a disturbance during the long -term shutdown.
Military and Veteran Services: Active military personnel continues their obligations, but payouts can be delayed. Veterans Services Health Administration Services are largely continuing, although some research and administrative features can suspend.
Federal housing loans and support of small businesses: FHA will stop the approval of housing loans and SBA will suspend a new loan processing.
Travel and immigration services: Passport Applications and Visa Services are usually not influenced and TSA officers and air traffic administrators continue to work, albeit without reward. Tours of federal buildings such as Capitol or the White House will be canceled.
Other impacts:
National parks and monuments: Visitor centers, toilets, waste services and emergency support may be limited or unavailable, although some may remain accessible in the open air.
Removing disasters: FEMA employees respond to emergencies, but long -term projects could be delayed due to lack of funding.
How long will it last?
The duration of the government shutdown depends on the Congress to hand over the legislation on financing. The Democrats are currently preferred to maintain the government open, but Republicans need bipartisan support to approve an account for expenses. Without an agreement, weaning could take days or even weeks, disrupt federal services and influence millions of Americans.
(Tagstotranslate) Federal Employees (T) Social Security (T) Medicare (T) Food Aid Programs
