When the government is shut down, services deemed by the Executive Branch to be non-essential will stop until an appropriations bill is passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.
As long as the government remains shut down, I will continue to push for a deal that restores government funding and stands up for hardworking Nevadans.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about how a government shutdown may affect you:
Yes, my office will remain open for the entirety of the government shutdown. My team will still be available to answer questions, help you work with federal agencies, and take meetings. We are here to serve Nevadans.
No, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits will not be affected by the shutdown, and you will still continue to receive benefits and/or care. Social Security will continue to process claims, appeals, and benefits during the shutdown, but some services may be delayed.
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While benefits and services are set to continue if the government is shut down, staff furloughs may result in VA delays for processing claims.
All services under the U.S. Postal Service should still continue during a government shutdown.
The Department of Defense will continue defending our nation and all military personnel will continue their usual duty. However, servicemembers will not receive pay during a government shutdown.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be affected, especially in the event of a prolonged shutdown
Federal employees will need to follow the guidance of their employing agency. If you are furloughed, you will receive backpay for any time missed when the government reopens. The Trump Administration has threatened to enact further reductions in force (RIF) during a shutdown, but the legality of this effort is currently being litigated. Please reach out to your supervisor for more information.
Many federal contracts will not be in place during a government shutdown, and most contractors will not be eligible for work or backpay. If you are a federal contractor, please reach out to your employer for more information about how you may be affected.
Unfortunately, no. The tour guides and visitor centers of federal government buildings are considered non-essential and will be closed during a shutdown. This means that all tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, and other federal buildings will be canceled during a shutdown.
If you have a question that was not answered, please call or message my office at any of the Nevada or Washington, D.C. locations.