[20040920]98-844_联邦政府关门：原因、影响和过程.pdf

1 Exceptions, such as essential governmental personnel, are enumerated in the sections on“Effects of a Federal Government Shutdown” and “Essential Services and Personnel.” Agovernment shutdown may also occur should the federal government exceed its debt limit. SeeCRS Report RS21519, Legislative Procedures for Adjusting the Public Debt Limit: A BriefOverview, by Robert Keith.2 P.L. 108-133, a supplemental appropriation for hurricane and disaster relief, was enacted Sept.8, 2004.3 http:/www.crs.gov/products/appropriations/appover.shtml.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-844 GOVUpdated September 20, 2004Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Effects, and ProcessKevin R. KosarAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryWhen federal agencies and programs lack appropriated funding, they must ceaseoperations, except in emergency situations. The failure of the President and Congressto reach agreement on funding measures has caused government shutdowns, the longestof which was from December 16, 1995, to January 6, 1996. Government shutdownshave necessitated the furloughi