Government Shutdown Resources
Government Shutdown Information
As of 12:01AM ET on October 1, 2025, funding for much of the federal government has lapsed. That means some agencies are reducing staff, delaying services, or pausing operations altogether.
My office, however, remains open. We are here to help residents of North Carolina’s 10th District with problems involving federal agencies. Even with slower response times in Washington, we can continue submitting casework requests and pushing for answers on your behalf. You can submit a request directly on our website.
Essential services such as Social Security, Medicare, and military operations will continue. Other agencies are finalizing their shutdown plans and adjusting services. The Office of Management and Budget provides updated information on how each agency is affected.
How Did We Get Here?
By law, Congress must pass appropriations bills by October 1, 2025, to fund the government. On September 19, 2025, I voted for a clean, responsible measure in the House to extend funding until November 21, 2025. That bill kept the lights on, protected veterans and seniors, and allowed time to finish the budget process without adding partisan policy.
Senate Democrats blocked that measure and forced a shutdown. They demanded $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending—giveaways for illegal immigrants, bailouts for Biden’s failed health care policies, and cuts to rural hospitals in North Carolina and across the country.
That is not governing. It is brinkmanship at the expense of American families, our troops, and our economy. I came to Congress to fight for North Carolina families, not bankroll Washington games. Republicans remain ready to reopen the government with a clean resolution. It’s time for Senate Democrats to do their jobs.
What Kinds of Services Will Continue?
While 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.
- Social Security payments, including SSI benefits
- Medicare and Medicaid benefits
- VA medical care and benefits (although some regional offices may be closed)
- SNAP benefits (although a prolonged shutdown could create disruptions)
- Disability payments
- Mail delivery
- Federal law enforcement and military operations
- Air travel
- Federal employee retirement payments
- Student aid such as Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans
- Visits to national Smithsonian Museums (until at least Monday, October 6)
- Visa and passport services (although longer wait times are possible)
Resources for Federal Employees
As 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.
For agency-specific details, visit your department’s .gov site (e.g., www.dhs.gov, www.va.gov) and check their HR or shutdown resource pages.