Information for Central Ohioans Impacted by the Partial Government Shutdown
Information for Central Ohioans Impacted by the Partial Government Shutdown
On December 22, 2018, the latest continuing resolution expired, shutting down large portions of the United States government and consequently causing hundreds of thousands of hardworking Central Ohioans and other Americans to work without pay or be furloughed immediately. Right now, many of my constituents are anxious—uncertain of when they will receive their next paycheck, how they will pay their bills, and afford their mortgage. This government shutdown over time will also negatively impact many other government services to the detriment of millions of American seniors, veterans, small business owners, potential homebuyers, students, and hardworking families.
During the government shutdown, please know that my staff in Washington, D.C. and Columbus and I are here for you. So, please feel free to contact my District Office at (614) 220-0003 for any reason. In addition, I am partnering with Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) and Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) to launch the Ohio Federal Employees Impact by Shutdown (OFIS) Hotline for those federal workers, both furloughed and deemed essential, as well as contracted, who have been impacted by the current government shutdown. If you, or someone you know, is a federal employee who has been negatively affected by the current lapse in appropriations, your Congressional representative may be able to help. Please call 1-833-876-0937 for information and assistance.
As official information may vary depending on the source, below please find a few links to helpful information regarding the impacts of the shutdown.
Helpful links to information regarding shutdown and impact on major government services:
https://home.treasury.gov/lapse-in-appropriations-contingency-plans
https://www.usda.gov/shutdownplans
https://www.dhs.gov/publication/lapse-funding-dhs
https://www.state.gov/m/2018/287909.htm
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/Main/documents/GENERALFAQS.pdf
https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1015676/download
https://www.hhs.gov/about/budget/fy-2018-hhs-contingency-staffing-plan/index.html