{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://bost.house.gov/2025/10/government-shutdown-resources", "GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCES", "2025-10-01", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "As of October 1st, many federal operations have been shut down pending approval of a new government funding resolution. I appreciate Southern Illinois\u2019 frustrations with the shutdown and the uncertainties it brings. That\u2019s why I supported a House-passed funding package to keep the government running at current funding levels until November 21, 2025; however, the proposal did not pass the Senate.\n\nDespite the shutdown, our offices in Washington, D.C., Mascoutah, Murphysboro, and Effingham remain open to assist you. While many federal agencies may have slower response times and minimal staffing, we can still submit requests and advocate on your behalf.\n\nOur offices will not be able to process flag orders or arrange tours of the United States Capitol or other landmarks for constituents visiting Washington, D.C. While certain popular tourist sites, such as the Smithsonian museums, remain open in the early days of the shutdown, I encourage you to research online or contact the locations you\u2019re interested in directly to confirm accessibility.\n\nImpacts vary by agency. Visit the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website and read below for more details.\n\nI am committed to keeping you informed about how the shutdown may affect your government services, and I will continue to do so throughout the process.\n\nSincerely,\n\nMike Bost\n\nHow did we get here?\n\nThe U.S. Congress must pass annual appropriations measures to fund federal government agencies by October 1st. On September 19th, I voted for a measure that passed the House of Representatives extending current federal funding until November 21st while we finish our work for the full fiscal year. This was a clean, straightforward extension of existing funding without extraneous policy.\n\nUnfortunately, this proposal did not pass the Senate. This means many federal agencies do not currently have the authority to operate. Other programs deemed essential are allowed by law to continue.\n\nWhat services will continue?\n\nWhile the programs listed below will continue, the agencies responsible for administering them may see reduced workforces impacting operations. This is not a comprehensive list as we are continuing to gather information.\n\nSocial Security payments, including SSI benefits\n\nMedicare and Medicaid benefits\n\nVA medical care and benefits (although some regional offices may be closed)\n\nSNAP benefits (although a prolonged shutdown could create disruptions)\n\nDisability payments\n\nMail delivery\n\nFederal law enforcement and military operations\n\nAir travel\n\nFederal employee retirement payments\n\nStudent aid such as Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans\n\nVisits to national Smithsonian Museums (until at least Monday, October 6)\n\nVisa and passport services (although longer wait times are possible)\n\nResources for Federal Employees\n\nAs agencies shut down, federal employees will either be furloughed, or in some cases required to work without pay. Under federal law, employees are entitled to back pay upon the government reopening.\n\nOPM Operating Status\n\nOPM Shutdown Furlough Guidance\n\nThrift Savings Plan - Lapse in Appropriations", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://bost.house.gov/2025/10/government-shutdown-resources"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7063720151782036, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}