The federal government’s new fiscal year is rapidly approaching, triggering a government shutdown if lawmakers fail to reach a deal to fund the government.
California is home to thousands of federal workers. And many Americans are scrambling to better understand the impact it’ll have on their lives, from Social Security payments to visits to National Parks.
Will I get mail during a government shutdown?
Yes, Californians will continue to get their mail. The U.S. Postal Service said in a statement that its operations won’t be interrupted in a government shutdown.
“Because we are an independent entity generally funded through the sale of our products and services, and not by tax dollars, our services will not be impacted by a government shutdown,” USPS said.
Is the post office open during a government shutdown?
All post offices will remain open for business as usual, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
When will the government shutdown?
The government shutdown would begin at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, USA TODAY reported, if no deal is reached by lawmakers. The new fiscal year for the federal government begins Oct. 1.
When was the last government shutdown in the U.S.?
The last “true” shutdown (defined as where operations were affected for more than one business day) was in December 2018 and January 2019, during President Donald Trump’s first term, according to the Committee for a Responsible Budget, a nonpartisan organization. But threats of a government shutdown have occurred in the years since.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
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