Shutdowns in the government are occurring with greater frequency and over extended durations. These disruptions are significantly impairing governmental functions.
Last fall, the federal government experienced a shutdown that lasted 43 days. Earlier this year, a funding lapse affected the Department of Homeland Security for 76 days. These instances represent the longest shutdowns in American history, both taking place within a span of ten months.
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