The federal government could shut down if Congress does not pass a continuing resolution by Tuesday, the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

The continuing resolution would allow the federal government to operate while funding for the next fiscal year is negotiated. Congress is currently on a pre-scheduled recess and will return to session on Monday. Attempts to pass a continuing resolution last week were unsuccessful.

There are more than 37,000 federal employees in the state of Missouri that could be impacted, according to 2024 data from the US Congress website, as well as certain state agencies.

JoDonn Chaney, the director of strategy and communication for the Missouri Department of Revenue, said during past government shutdowns, some federal employees within the state have been furloughed

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