Stephanie Ferguson Stephanie Ferguson
Director, Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Makinizi Hoover Makinizi Hoover
Senior Manager, Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Published

November 14, 2023

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A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a spending bill to fund the federal government. A shutdown imposes detrimental impacts on Americans and businesses across the country. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on Congress to work together to pass a bipartisan budget to avoid a shutdown and its damaging consequences.  

Should a shutdown occur, 57,000 small business vendors that rely on federal contracts and 1,972,296 active duty and military reservists would not be paid on time. E-Verify cases would not be processed, delaying as many as 1.8 million workers from receiving necessary authorization to begin working. An estimated 400,000 new business applications would not be approved, nor would roughly 5,000 SBA-backed loans be processed.  

To see the impact a government shutdown would have in your state, click on or select your state below. 

Government shutdown: state-by-state impact

Use the dropdown menu to select a state to discover the effects of a government shutdown.


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Alabama

  • 27,800
    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time
  • 1,000
    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
  • 5,900
    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
  • 36,000
    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed
  • 19
    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

    Alaska

    • 25,500
      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
    • 900
      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
    • 700
      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
    • 1,100
      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
    • 3
      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

      Arizona

      • 34,600
        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
      • 1,300
        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
      • 10,200
        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
      • 48,700
        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
      • 140
        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

        Arkansas

        • 14,800
          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
        • 500
          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
        • 3,200
          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
        • 62,900
          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
        • 42
          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

          California

          • 217,900
            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
          • 6,400
            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
          • 45,800
            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
          • 144,800
            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
          • 355
            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

            Colorado

            • 52,400
              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
            • 1,700
              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
            • 10,600
              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
            • 29,700
              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
            • 29
              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

              Connecticut

              • 13,900
                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
              • 600
                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
              • 3,800
                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
              • 9,900
                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
              • 31
                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                Delaware

                • 8,800
                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                • 200
                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                • 4,300
                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                • 3,500
                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                • 391
                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                  District of Columbia

                  • 14,900
                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                  • 500
                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                  • 1,200
                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                  • 7,200
                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                  • 1
                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                    Florida

                    • 107,400
                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                    • 3,000
                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                    • 53,900
                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                    • 105,700
                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                    • 449
                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                      Georgia

                      • 97,300
                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                      • 1,500
                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                      • 23,500
                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                      • 151,700
                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                      • 95
                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                        Hawaii

                        • 51,600
                          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                        • 500
                          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                        • 1,600
                          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                        • 1,800
                          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                        • 9
                          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                          Idaho

                          • 9,100
                            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                          • 800
                            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                          • 2,500
                            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                          • 5,100
                            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                          • 36
                            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                            Illinois

                            • 46,200
                              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                            • 1,300
                              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                            • 14,000
                              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                            • 60,300
                              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                            • 120
                              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                              Indiana

                              • 18,900
                                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                              • 600
                                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                              • 7,400
                                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                              • 37,200
                                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                              • 106
                                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                Iowa

                                • 11,400
                                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                • 300
                                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                • 2,600
                                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                • 11,900
                                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                • 24
                                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                  Kansas

                                  • 32,000
                                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                  • 500
                                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                  • 2,700
                                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                  • 16,300
                                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                  • 30
                                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                    Kentucky

                                    • 47,500
                                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                    • 500
                                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                    • 4,300
                                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                    • 17,000
                                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                    • 19
                                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                      Louisiana

                                      • 32,400
                                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                      • 700
                                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                      • 6,600
                                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                      • 17,300
                                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                      • 24
                                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                        Maine

                                        • 4,400
                                          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                        • 200
                                          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                        • 1,100
                                          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                        • 2,700
                                          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                        • 56
                                          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                          Maryland

                                          • 49,100
                                            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                          • 2,900
                                            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                          • 8,300
                                            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                          • 37,500
                                            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                          • 5
                                            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                            Massachusetts

                                            • 18,000
                                              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                            • 1,400
                                              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                            • 6,200
                                              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                            • 31,900
                                              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                            • 104
                                              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                              Michigan

                                              • 17,400
                                                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                              • 1,100
                                                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                              • 12,000
                                                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                              • 45,700
                                                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                              • 46
                                                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                Minnesota

                                                • 19,000
                                                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                • 800
                                                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                • 5,300
                                                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                • 32,700
                                                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                • 99
                                                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                  Mississippi

                                                  • 27,000
                                                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                  • 500
                                                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                  • 4,400
                                                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                  • 15,800
                                                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                  • 112
                                                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                    Missouri

                                                    • 34,900
                                                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                    • 1,000
                                                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                    • 7,000
                                                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                    • 40,100
                                                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                    • 112
                                                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                      Montana

                                                      • 7,500
                                                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                      • 1,000
                                                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                      • 1,800
                                                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                      • 1,700
                                                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                      • 20
                                                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                        Nebraska

                                                        • 12,400
                                                          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                        • 300
                                                          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                        • 1,800
                                                          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                        • 13,500
                                                          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                        • 24
                                                          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                          Nevada

                                                          • 20,500
                                                            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                          • 500
                                                            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                          • 5,300
                                                            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                          • 10,300
                                                            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                          • 17
                                                            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                            New Hampshire

                                                            • 5,400
                                                              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                            • 300
                                                              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                            • 1,200
                                                              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                            • 3,200
                                                              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                            • 28
                                                              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                              New Jersey

                                                              • 25,700
                                                                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                              • 1,200
                                                                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                              • 13,100
                                                                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                              • 31,500
                                                                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                              • 119
                                                                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                New Mexico

                                                                • 17,700
                                                                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                • 800
                                                                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                • 2,600
                                                                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                • 3,700
                                                                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                • 7
                                                                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                  New York

                                                                  • 49,400
                                                                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                  • 2,100
                                                                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                  • 25,300
                                                                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                  • 70,100
                                                                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                  • 344
                                                                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                    North Carolina

                                                                    • 122,200
                                                                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                    • 1,300
                                                                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                    • 13,800
                                                                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                    • 78,900
                                                                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                    • 179
                                                                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                      North Dakota

                                                                      • 12,100
                                                                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                      • 300
                                                                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                      • 700
                                                                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                      • 2,300
                                                                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                      • 22
                                                                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                        Ohio

                                                                        • 34,400
                                                                          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                        • 1,500
                                                                          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                        • 12,100
                                                                          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                        • 72,900
                                                                          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                        • 989
                                                                          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                          Oklahoma

                                                                          • 34,600
                                                                            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                          • 800
                                                                            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                          • 4,600
                                                                            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                          • 15,300
                                                                            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                          • 36
                                                                            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                            Oregon

                                                                            • 11,200
                                                                              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                            • 1,600
                                                                              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                            • 4,300
                                                                              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                            • 11,200
                                                                              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                            • 30
                                                                              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                              Pennsylvania

                                                                              • 30,700
                                                                                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                              • 1,900
                                                                                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                              • 12,100
                                                                                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                              • 72,100
                                                                                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                              • 91
                                                                                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                Rhode Island

                                                                                • 7,900
                                                                                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                • 200
                                                                                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                • 1,000
                                                                                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                • 7,700
                                                                                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                • 14
                                                                                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                  South Carolina

                                                                                  • 56,300
                                                                                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                  • 600
                                                                                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                  • 7,500
                                                                                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                  • 32,200
                                                                                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                  • 119
                                                                                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                    South Dakota

                                                                                    • 8,200
                                                                                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                    • 400
                                                                                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                    • 900
                                                                                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                    • 2,100
                                                                                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                    • 218
                                                                                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                      Tennessee

                                                                                      • 20,300
                                                                                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                      • 700
                                                                                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                      • 7,700
                                                                                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                      • 74,100
                                                                                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                      • 32
                                                                                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                        Texas

                                                                                        • 174,600
                                                                                          Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                        • 3,200
                                                                                          Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                        • 39,800
                                                                                          New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                        • 149,000
                                                                                          Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                        • 132
                                                                                          Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                          Utah

                                                                                          • 16,600
                                                                                            Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                          • 700
                                                                                            Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                          • 5,700
                                                                                            New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                          • 29,600
                                                                                            Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                          • 157
                                                                                            Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                            Vermont

                                                                                            • 3,600
                                                                                              Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                            • 200
                                                                                              Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                            • 600
                                                                                              New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                            • 800
                                                                                              Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                            • 8
                                                                                              Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                              Virginia

                                                                                              • 156,500
                                                                                                Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                              • 4,400
                                                                                                Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                              • 10,500
                                                                                                New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                              • 53,100
                                                                                                Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                              • 34
                                                                                                Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                                Washington

                                                                                                • 81,000
                                                                                                  Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                                • 1,700
                                                                                                  Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                                • 7,800
                                                                                                  New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                                • 63,000
                                                                                                  Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                                • 41
                                                                                                  Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                                  West Virginia

                                                                                                  • 7,800
                                                                                                    Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                                  • 300
                                                                                                    Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                                  • 1,200
                                                                                                    New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                                  • 2,600
                                                                                                    Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                                  • 6
                                                                                                    Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                                    Wisconsin

                                                                                                    • 15,000
                                                                                                      Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                                    • 700
                                                                                                      Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                                    • 5,400
                                                                                                      New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                                    • 26,700
                                                                                                      Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                                    • 108
                                                                                                      Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                                      Wyoming

                                                                                                      • 6,200
                                                                                                        Active duty and military reservists won't receive their paycheck on time.
                                                                                                      • 300
                                                                                                        Small businesses that provide goods or services to the federal government won’t be paid this month.
                                                                                                      • 4,400
                                                                                                        New business applications that were filed this month won’t have IRS staff available to help them navigate any problems in getting an employer identification number.
                                                                                                      • 1,000
                                                                                                        Workers’ employment authorized through the E-Verify process would be delayed.
                                                                                                      • 1
                                                                                                        Small businesses that will not receive an SBA-backed loan this month.

                                                                                                        Figures are approximate and calculated based on rolling annual averages per state.


                                                                                                        A government shutdown would also impact more than American businesses. New patients would no longer be accepted into potentially life-saving clinical research trials. The hiring of federal law enforcement officials would come to a halt. National parks, vital for generating revenue in local communities, would close. Read the real life stories of what Americans endured during the 2018-19 government shutdown here

                                                                                                        The U.S. Chamber is committed to supporting businesses and our nation’s system of free enterprise. We call on Congress to work together now to pass the budget and spare our nation from the pains of a government shutdown. 


                                                                                                        Sources:  

                                                                                                        1. Bloomberg Government, September 2023 
                                                                                                        2. Governing.com, U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center, September 2021.  
                                                                                                        3. U.S. Census Bureau, August 2023.  
                                                                                                        4. E-Verify, April 2023.  
                                                                                                        5. U.S. Small Business Administration, October 2023.  

                                                                                                        About the authors

                                                                                                        Stephanie Ferguson

                                                                                                        Stephanie Ferguson

                                                                                                        Stephanie Ferguson is the Director of Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives. Her work on the labor shortage has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press.

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                                                                                                        Makinizi Hoover

                                                                                                        Makinizi Hoover

                                                                                                        Makinizi Hoover is the Senior Manager of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Her work includes the development and project management of comprehensive data centers that serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, businesses, and the public.

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