The US government is edging closer to a shutdown as hardline Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to withhold their support for financing for federal agencies, which is necessary for them to operate in the new fiscal year beginning October 1. Federal employees who are deemed to be “non-essential” will be furloughed during a government shutdown. ‘Essential’ government personnel will still work without pay at this time.
As hardline Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to withhold their support for financing for federal agencies, which is necessary for them to operate in the new fiscal year beginning October 1, the US government is edging closer to a shutdown. Federal workers who are deemed to be “non-essential” will be furloughed during a government shutdown. Military personnel and other “essential” government workers will continue to work without pay until Congress takes action to end the partial US government shutdown.
Currently, the possibility of a US government shutdown looms as hardliners in the majority party in the House of Representatives, which is currently controlled by Republicans, are adamant in their demand that fiscal 2024 appropriations not go over a 2022 top line of $1.47 trillion, which is $120 billion less than what McCarthy and US President Joe Biden agreed to in May. If it occurs, the shutdown will have an impact on millions of American federal employees.
What Is A Shutdown Of The US Government?
If Congress does not approve a package of 12 measures before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1st, there will be a federal government shutdown in the US. Appropriation bills are the very important pieces of legislation that need to be renewed every year.
What Takes Place When the Government Shuts Down?
Federal workers who are designated “non-essential” are furloughed during a government shutdown, which means they are not required to report to work. However, they are qualified to receive pay retroactively for the duration of the shutdown under a statute passed in 2019.
However, ‘critical’ federal employees are compelled to work during the closure without getting paid. Once the appropriation bills are eventually passed by Congress, they are only then paid.
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Who Are the “Essential” Workers?
Military troops and air traffic controllers are among the federal workers categorized as vital. Other “emergency personnel,” such as officers at federal law enforcement organizations and physicians and nurses employed by federal hospitals, would also keep working.
According to reports, US federal courts have enough money to keep running through at least October 13. Congressmen’s salaries would continue to be paid thr
Prior US government shutdowns
The US has previously seen multiple federal government shutdowns brought on by party disputes in Congress. However, the majority of shutdowns have only lasted five days or less. The following is a list of the nation’s current shutdowns:
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