Here’s What Would Happen If There’s a Government Shutdown in December
- Treasury, SEC would be shut after Dec. 21 without funding
- Homeland Security is among agencies whose funding expires
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A government shutdown sparked by a fight between President Donald Trump and Democrats over his demand for a border wall would have a smaller impact than others in recent years.
Congress and Trump previously approved funding bills for three quarters of the $1.2 trillion in operating expenses for federal agencies. As a result, only some agencies would be closed when funding runs out after Dec. 21, and even in those essential employees would still report to work.