Members of Congress are proposing legislation to cut off their own pay or require continuous work until a resolution in order to make federal spending impasses more painful and avert future government shutdowns.
If Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, many U.S. government services would be disrupted, federal workers would be furloughed without pay, and essential workers would remain on the job without pay.
Millions of federal employees and military personnel face the prospect of a government shutdown, which would result in financial hardships for American families, disruptions in services, and potential harm to the economy.
The federal government is likely to face a shutdown that will affect various services, disrupt workers' pay, and create political turmoil as Republicans demand deep spending cuts.
The federal government is at risk of shutting down on October 1 if a last-minute spending deal is not reached, potentially leading to delayed paychecks for millions of federal workers and negative effects on the economy, according to the AP.
Labor strikes and a likely government shutdown are adding to the challenges faced by the Fed, making their job even more difficult.
A potential government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to pass a funding bill by Saturday night, which could result in federal workers going without pay and essential services continuing while non-essential services halt.
Federal workers are bracing for another potential government shutdown, which not only tests their financial stability but also their commitment to public service.
Over 1 million military members and furloughed civilian employees are at risk of going without pay during the government shutdown, which would have significant global impacts on military readiness and send a dangerous message to adversaries, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh.
A government shutdown is looming, and if lawmakers fail to pass a budget or stopgap measure by September 30, federal agencies deemed non-essential will cease operations, impacting federal workers, government benefits recipients, air travel, and the overall economy.
Unless Congress acts soon, the federal government is at risk of shutting down again, leaving millions of federal workers without pay, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his caucus clash over maintaining government operations or implementing drastic spending cuts demanded by conservatives.
Federal agencies are warning their workers of a possible government shutdown, where employees may not receive pay, if Congress fails to reach a funding deal by the end of September 30th.
As government funding runs out at the end of September, federal government services are at risk of halting until funding resumes, potentially impacting federal workers, nutrition and food assistance programs, national parks, health care, and law enforcement efforts.
A government shutdown due to a short-term spending bill will cause financial hardship for federal employees and contractors, but there are steps they can take such as contacting their landlord or mortgage loan servicer for assistance.
Capitol Hill caterers face financial uncertainty as government shutdown looms, with no guarantee of back pay unlike federal employees.
Republican leaders admit that they lack support to prevent a government shutdown, which would cause economic harm to millions of American families, as the deadline approaches.
