Government Shutdown Resources
As of 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, funding for many federal government operations has ceased. I voted to keep the government open and protect Wisconsinites, but Chuck Schumer and the Democrats have decided to hold the American people hostage to provide free healthcare to illegal immigrants.
My office remains open and ready to help residents of Wisconsin’s 3rd District. While federal agencies may experience delays and reduced staffing, we can still submit casework requests and advocate on your behalf. You can submit requests anytime through our website.
Many essential services, including Social Security payments, will continue during the shutdown. Other federal services may be impacted as agencies finalize their shutdown plans. For the latest details, visit the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website.
Office Contacts:
Phone: (202) 225-5506
Phone: (608) 782-2558
Phone: (715) 831-9214
Services That Will Continue:
While the programs listed below will continue, the agencies responsible for administering them may see reduced workforces impacting operations. This is not a comprehensive list as we are continuing to gather information.
- Social Security payments, including SSI benefits
- Medicare and Medicaid benefits
- VA medical care and benefits (some regional offices may be closed)
- SNAP benefits (a prolonged shutdown could create disruptions)
- Disability payments
- Mail delivery
- Federal law enforcement and military operations
- Air travel
- Federal employee retirement payments
- Student aid such as Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans
- Visits to national Smithsonian Museums (until at least Monday, October 6)
- Visa and passport services (longer wait times are possible)
Resources for Federal Employees:
As agencies shut down, federal employees will either be furloughed, or in some cases required to work without pay. Under federal law, employees are entitled to back pay upon the government reopening.
For agency-specific details, visit your department’s .gov site and check their HR or shutdown resource pages.