The partial federal government shutdown that began over the weekend is still underway.  Lawmakers in Washington missed the deadline to pass a full funding plan following an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding. As Congress works to end the shutdown, local leaders are monitoring its impacts on Guam. 

As the partial federal government shutdown continues into the week, Adelup says there is no immediate impact to Government of Guam employees working in federally-funded positions. According to the Governor’s Office, those employees are “still working” and have not been affected by the shutdown. Officials say if that changes, the local government will notify both employees and the public.

Adelup also says it is closely monitoring developments from Washington. The Governor’s Office notes that any interruptions to federal operations are being minimized, and could be resolved by mid-week, Guam time.

The partial shutdown began after Congress missed the deadline to pass a complete federal funding plan. While many agencies remain open, several departments are operating without full funding as lawmakers try to break a stalemate in Washington. The dispute centers on funding for the Department of Homeland Security– after federal immigration officers killed United States citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. 

Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, said, "The nation is reaching a breaking point...Senate Democrats will not support a DHS bill unless it reins in ICE and ends the violence."

Democrats and republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement policy, preventing final action before the deadline. But House speaker Mike Johnson believes the shutdown will be short-lived, saying, "Let's say I'm confident that we'll do it at least by Tuesday."

Meanwhile, Congressman James Moylan says essential services in Guam continue. That includes SNAP and WIC benefits, military operations, TSA screening, postal service, social security, Medicare, and veterans affairs services.

Adelup says it will continue tracking developments out of Washington and will update the public if conditions change.

The House is expected to reconvene Tuesday, Guam time.