The clock is ticking: A possible government shutdown
Without action by Congress, government funding will expire at midnight on Friday, December 20. A government shutdown is looking increasingly likely as some contentious issues such as the debt limit, disaster relief funding and lawmakers' pay raises remain.Here's a breakdown of how major institutions will be affected by the funding shortfall.U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionIn accordance with the Department of Homeland Security's contingency plan, cargo inspection capabilities at ports of entry will remain active during the closure. However, certain activities, such as training and auditing, do not need to occur during this period. Additionally, back-office support positions are unlikely to be deemed essential and will be furloughed. Refunds, audits, adjudication requests, etc. will be postponed until the shutdown is over.There remains uncertainty about which specific offices will be deemed essential. For example, forced labor communications may be furloughed, resulting in delays in reviewing Enforcement and Protection Act (EAPA) and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) charges.U.S. Department of CommerceUnder the…
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