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Appropriations

Funds set aside by Congress for a specific government purpose. These are often made through annual spending bills.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period for budgeting and accounting purposes. The federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

Government Shutdown

Occurs when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution by the start of a new fiscal year or when existing funding expires, leading to non-essential government operations ceasing.

Excepted Employees

Federal employees who are required to continue working during a government shutdown because their jobs are deemed essential for public safety, national security, or other critical functions, even if they aren't immediately paid.

Continuing Appropriations

A type of temporary spending bill (also known as a continuing resolution) that provides funding for federal agencies to continue operations, typically at current levels, for a short period when Congress has not yet passed regular appropriations bills.

Legislative Branch

One of the three branches of the U.S. government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, responsible for making laws. The Capitol Police fall under this branch.