Why this site exists
Government funding news moves quickly, while the practical answer is rarely the same for every agency or service. Government Shutdown Tracker separates three questions that are often blurred together: Has funding legally lapsed? Is a particular office open? What does the current agency plan mean for one person?
We publish a clear current status, explain the next funding deadline, and maintain practical guides for federal workers, service members, contractors, veterans, benefit recipients, travelers, and people using public services.
Independent and nonpartisan
This website is independently operated. It is not part of the U.S. government, a political party, a campaign, or a federal agency. We do not advocate for a party’s position in a funding dispute. We are not a .gov website and cannot access personal records.
How we work
We prefer enacted legislation, Congress.gov, GovInfo, OPM, agency contingency plans, Congressional Research Service reports, GAO, and CBO. News reporting can help identify a change, but we look for a primary source before changing the headline status whenever one is available.
Our pages show updated dates, link to sources, and explain uncertainty when a government-wide answer would be misleading. Read the full editorial policy, the source list, and the corrections policy.
What we cover
The site is built around a live status record, a deadline tracker, a history of modern lapses—including partial shutdowns—and guides for pay, benefits, travel, immigration, taxes, courts, and awards. A preparation checklist and FAQ collect the questions people actually ask before a deadline.
Funding
The site may later display advertising. Advertising does not determine status calls, guide conclusions, or source selection. We do not sell favorable editorial coverage. The current privacy policy describes what is actually collected today.
Contact
To report an error, suggest a primary source, or ask about the site, use the contact page.