Government Funding
Government Shutdown Tracker
Is the federal government shut down right now? This tracker shows the current federal funding status, what a shutdown means, and what it affects.
The federal government is currently funded and open.
There is no active lapse in appropriations. Federal agencies are operating under current funding.
Last checked 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z. Source: U.S. Office of Management and Budget; congressional appropriations status.
What is a government shutdown?
A federal government shutdown occurs when Congress and the President do not enact the appropriations bills (or a stopgap "continuing resolution") needed to fund federal operations before the prior funding expires. Under the Antideficiency Act, agencies generally cannot spend money that has not been appropriated, so they must pause non-essential activities.
What happens during a shutdown?
Common effects
- Many federal employees are furloughed (sent home without pay).
- Essential personnel — including active-duty military, air traffic controllers, and many law-enforcement officers — keep working, often without pay until funding resumes.
- Mandatory programs such as Social Security and Medicare benefit payments generally continue, though some customer service is reduced.
- National parks, passport and visa processing, federal research, and permit approvals are often delayed or closed.
- Back pay for furloughed workers is provided once funding is restored, under current law.
Frequently asked questions
Is the government shut down right now?
No — the federal government is currently funded and open. The status above reflects the most recent automated check and any manual update.
How long do shutdowns usually last?
Shutdowns have ranged from a single day to several weeks. The longest in U.S. history lasted 35 days, spanning December 2018 into January 2019.
Does a shutdown affect my mail or Social Security check?
The U.S. Postal Service is self-funded and continues operating. Social Security and Medicare payments continue because they are mandatory spending not tied to annual appropriations.
Track the votes that decide funding on the congressional votes page.
Status sourced from U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidance and congressional appropriations activity. This page is informational and updated on a schedule; confirm time-sensitive decisions with primary sources.
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