Congress faces the looming threat of a government shutdown with just three weeks left until government funding expires on Sept. 30. House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a temporary funding bill that would keep the government open through March 2025, but it may come with a controversial provision requiring proof of citizenship to vote. While there is little likelihood of a shutdown, the potential consequences include furloughs for federal employees, delayed government benefits, and closures of national parks. Passport applications may be halted, and the airline industry could be impacted if air traffic controllers are not paid. Despite the risks and potential disruptions, there have been at least 21 federal shutdowns over the past fifty years, with Congress narrowly avoiding a shutdown in March 2024 by passing a stopgap funding measure at the last minute. Ultimately, the outcome of the current negotiations will determine whether the government remains open for business or faces a shutdown in the near future.
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