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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205415/http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=1875 | Government Shutdown FAQ | 2013-10-01 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | web.archive.org | legacy | Government Shutdown FAQ We wanted to provide you with some answers to frequently asked questions regarding shutdowns. 1. What causes a shutdown? Under the Constitution, Congress must pass funding bills to spend money. If Congress and the President cannot agree on a funding bill, then the government does not have the legal authority to spend money. 2. When did the shutdown begin and when will it end? The shutdown began at 12:01am on October 1st. It will end immediately after the president signs a spending bill. 3. How many times has the government shut down in the past? There have been 17 shutdowns since 1977. 4. Will I still get my mail? Yes. The U.S. Postal Service functions independently of the federal government. 5. Can I get a passport? Possibly, for a limited time. The State Department says it has some funds outside the annual congressional appropriation and has indicated they will remain operational until funds run out. 6. Will this shutdown end the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as “ObamaCare”? No. The state-run exchanges for the uninsured would open as scheduled Tuesday. Further, many parts of the Affordable Care Act are funded through mandatory spending and are not subject to annual funding decisions by Congress. 7. Would seniors continue to receive Social Security benefits? Yes. Social Security is a mandatory spending program. 8. Would anything regarding Social Security be affected? Due to a reduction in personnel at the Social Security Administration, individuals trying to connect through the Social Security Administration’s hotline number may experience longer wait periods and the amount of time it takes the Administration to process new disability claims may be delayed. 9. Would the government continue to pay unemployment benefits? Yes. 10. Will Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients receive their benefits? Yes. SNAP is funded through the Recovery Act and from funds that don't expire for another year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says. 11. What will happen to veterans receiving compensation for service? The Department of Veterans Affairs said if the shutdown continues into late October, it will run out of money for compensation and pension checks to more than 3.6 million veterans. 12. Would active-duty military be furloughed? No. All active-duty military are essential and should report as scheduled Tuesday, the Department of Defense said Friday. 13. Would active-duty military be paid during a shutdown? If a shutdown lasts longer than a week, the Pentagon might not be able to process its payroll in time for the Oct. 15 paychecks, according to the Department of Defense. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |