League Urging Lawmakers to Avoid Looming Partial Federal Government Shutdown

White House and congressional negotiators agreed Monday evening to fund the Department of Homeland Security along with nearly three-quarters of the federal government — starting a sprint on Capitol Hill to pass the legislation before a government shutdown deadline this weekend.

Your League continues to urge lawmakers to avoid a federal government shutdown, as even partial ones would have an outsized impact on our regional economy.

"The continued uncertainty related to funding the federal government causes hardships for both citizens and businesses," notes League Chief Advocacy Officer JT Blau. "Government shutdowns, even partial shutdowns, upend the lives of countless Virginians and threaten families' financial security. And while credit unions stand ready to assist members in times of need by covering payroll, waiving fees, extending payments, or providing low- or no-interest loans, we have urged lawmakers to avoid such shutdowns because of the harm they inflict on credit union members, the regional economy, and credit unions themselves."