It isn’t just federal workers who will feel the effects of a shutdown. Here's how a federal government shutdown will impact Americans.
he U.S. government is set to shut down next weekend unless Congress manages to strike a last-minute agreement to pass a dozen spending bills before the Sept. 30 funding deadline, an unlikely scenario that has left many Americans anxiously wondering how a potential government shutdown would impact them.
A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve new spending for federal agencies, which require congressional authorization each year to expend funds. As of Monday, Congress is yet to pass any of the 12 appropriations bills that need to be signed into law to keep the government running asThese Are the Key GOP Players in the Government Shutdown Fight
It isn’t just federal workers who will feel the effects of a shutdown. Here are some of the ways a federal government shutdown will impact Americans.If the government shuts down, tens of thousands of federal employees would be furloughed and sent home without pay. Those who are deemed essential workers, such as employees in public safety and national security, would report to work without pay.
Federal employees should note that those who work during a shutdown when they aren’t supposed to could face fines or a prison term under theRecreational facilities funded by the federal government would be forced to close, meaning travelers and tourists may be unable to visit national park facilities or thein Washington during a shutdown. The National Park Service estimated that a 2013 government shutdown led to a $500 million loss in visitor spending nationwide.
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