Shutdown Q&A and Resource Guide

Shutdown Q&A and Resource Guide

<span>Shutdown Q&amp;A and Resource Guide</span> <span><span>Felecia.Pohl@m…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-01T12:37:51-04:00" title="Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 12:37">Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:37</time> </span> <div class="evo-page__body"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><h2><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr"><strong>Your Guide to Staying Informed During the 2025 Government Shutdown&nbsp;</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2><h3><span>I’m hosting a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, October 8th, at 5:30 pm MT, to talk about what is happening and answer any questions you have. Watch the livestream on my </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@repstansbury" data-entity-type="external"><span>YouTube</span></a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RepStansbury" target="_blank"><u>Facebook</u></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/repstansbury/" target="_blank"><u>Instagram</u></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@repstansbury?_t=ZP-90MMW3PoNPK&amp;_r=1" target="_blank"><u>TikTok</u></a><span>, and </span><a href="https://x.com/Rep_Stansbury" target="_blank"><u>Twitter/X</u></a><span>.</span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">Unfortunately, the government has entered a shutdown. If legislation is not passed to continue to fund the government, government services will be impacted, resulting in a range of disruptions in essential services. I want to ensure you have the information you need regarding the 2025 government shutdown and how it might affect your everyday life.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><br><br>Para las preguntas frecuentes en español, haga clic <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qfwwxb0at6z2iz2zue6bz/Shutdown-FAQ_Spanish.docx?dl=0&amp;e=1&amp;rlkey=27cjf3k02261zhj8vreddzxmy&amp;st=9cj4tsfb" data-entity-type="external"><strong><u>aquí</u></strong></a>.</p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><h3><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr"><strong>How did we get here? How do we move forward?</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">Each year, Congress must pass legislation to fund government operations for the coming fiscal year. As of now the House and Senate have not finished the Appropriations process to fund our government for FY2026 which began on October 1st, 2025.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">I know that my constituents in NM-01 send me to Washington to do their work — the work of the people. They expect government to make life better—not harder—for New Mexicans, whether they be teachers, farmers, students, nurses, small business owners, or trades workers.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">House and Senate leadership is failing. It hasn’t done its job, and it didn’t get its work done.&nbsp; A reckless and short-sighted shutdown brought on by the extreme right is bad for America.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><h3><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr"><strong>What does this mean for you?</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">Please review the information provided below for a snapshot of how a federal government shutdown impacts communities nationwide. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the dynamic nature of a government shutdown, it is difficult to provide live information about the current operations of various agencies. Please contact our office for assistance, or reach out to the federal agency you need assistance from to get the most up-to-date information on federal operations.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><h3><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr"><strong>Office of US Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW120922211 BCX4"><p class="Paragraph SCXW120922211 BCX4"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My offices will remain open to assist you.&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span><br><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Constituents of New Mexico’s 1<sup>st</sup> Congressional District who need assistance can submit their request </span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW120922211 BCX4" href="https://stansbury.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr"><u>here</u></span></a><span lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">, or call our District Office, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Mon-Fri, at (505) 346-6781. Please note, we have a greatly reduced abi