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Lapse in regular appropriations

A period when Congress has not passed spending bills (appropriations) for government agencies for the fiscal year, leading to a temporary shutdown of non-essential government operations.

Furlough

A temporary leave of absence from work, typically without pay, often enacted by the government during a lapse in appropriations.

Excepted employee

A federal employee who is required to continue working during a government shutdown because their job is deemed essential for public safety or national security, even if they are not immediately paid.

Standard employee compensation

The regular amount of basic pay, allowances, benefits, and other payments an employee or contractor would normally receive on a regular basis.

Continuing appropriation

A type of appropriation act that allows government agencies to continue operating at current or previous funding levels when a regular appropriation bill has not been passed by the start of the fiscal year.

Contractor at any tier

Refers to a company or individual who directly or indirectly provides goods or services to the government, including subcontractors working for a primary contractor.