Hundreds of thousands of federal employees would either work without pay, work with pay, or be furloughed if a government shutdown occurs
Essential workers like law enforcement and national defense personnel would continue working, while others might work without pay
State employees relying on federal funds could be out of work if their roles are considered non-essential
Those employed by private entities not reliant on federal funding may not be affected
Service members would not receive pay during a shutdown but would still be required to report for duty, potentially impacting military operations and recruitment
Essential air traffic controllers would continue working without pay, but the training for new controllers would cease, exacerbating an existing shortage in the field
TSA personnel, along with air traffic controllers, would show up to work without immediate pay, affecting airport security
Thousands of national park rangers could be furloughed, leading to the closure of most national parks during a shutdown. Essential personnel for resource protection and safety would be retained
A shutdown could lead to delays in clinical trials for medical treatments, food safety inspections, and inspections of hazardous waste sites, drinking water, and chemical facilities due to furloughs at the FDA and NIH
An estimated 50,000 USDA workers would be furloughed, impacting agriculture and related services
Subcontracted workers employed by third parties may not receive backpay, risking income loss, health coverage, and retirement contributions during a shutdown
The Postal Service, funded independently through product and service sales, would remain unaffected by a government shutdown, and employees would receive their regular pay