What does it mean when there is a government shutdown?

Government shutdowns in the United States occur when there is a failure to enact funding legislation to finance the government for its next fiscal year or a temporary funding measure.

Can you still travel with government shutdown?

Yes. You can continue your travel if your salary and the travel expenses are funded by a non-lapsing appropriation. You may continue to travel if the purpose of the travel is to perform essential duties related to the protection of life and property.

Will government shutdown affect Social Security?

During a government shutdown, recipients will continue to receive their Social Security and SSI checks. However, a shutdown suspends the issuance of Social Security cards.

Why did the government shutdown happen?

The shutdown stemmed from an impasse over Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion in federal funds for a U.S.–Mexico border wall. As a result, the House passed a stopgap bill with funding for the wall, but it was blocked in the Senate by the threat of a Democratic filibuster.

Will air travel be affected by government shutdown?

Re: Will government shutdown affect air travel? TSA and air traffic control have historically been considered “essential services” and will continue to operate at full staffing during a government shutdown.

What caused the last government shutdown?

The shutdown stemmed from an impasse over Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion in federal funds for a U.S.–Mexico border wall. The House immediately voted to approve the appropriations bill that had previously passed the Senate unanimously (which included no funding for the wall).

Will the government shutdown affect international travel?

The shutdown might be causing longer security lines at airports around the country. The Transportation Security Administration confirms that a growing number of its employees are calling in sick. But the president and the Department of Homeland Security deny a sickout is having much of an effect on air travel.