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Government Shutdown

Bill Proposed to End Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2023 7:15 AM | Updated: Sep 12, 2023 9:21 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to eliminate government shutdowns.

Who Invented the Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 1, 2023 6:35 AM | Updated: Sep 7, 2023 3:50 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
Illustration of the Capitol building in Washington, DC with the words 'government shutdown' written over it

When does the government shutdown? The answer dates back to 1980.

TSP Returns, Latest on Government Shutdown, and 10-Year L Fund Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 22, 2023 11:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

TSP returns so far in August 2023, government shutdown news and TSP L Fund returns over 10 years.

Alternative Pay Plan Coming—and Why Government Shutdown is an Annual Event

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 17, 2023 12:09 PM | Updated: Sep 7, 2023 2:38 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Image of a snail crawling across several stacks of coins against a white background that get gradually larger in size depicting a slow moving pay raise process

What is the next step before the “big reveal” of the federal employee pay raise? Why are we facing another government shutdown?

Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Federal Employees from Foreclosures During Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 7, 2023 3:25 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to shield federal employees from foreclosures and evictions during a partial government shutdown.

Be Prepared: Vaccine Mandates, Government Shutdown, and Political Dysfunction

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 26, 2022 7:55 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 5:14 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Republicans in Congress are seeking support against any budget bill with funding for vaccine mandates. The result could be a government shutdown.

Government Shutdown: New Law Federal Employees Need to Know

By Daniel Pope and Debra D'AgostinoDec 1, 2021 2:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The possibility of another government shutdown again looms for federal employees. What does this mean for their pay and benefits?

Legislation Reintroduced to End Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 18, 2021 9:21 AM | Updated: Mar 7, 2023 3:24 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to eliminate government shutdowns, something which the bill’s sponsor warns could happen again soon.

Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 2, 2021 12:29 PM | Updated: May 11, 2021 5:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Book labeled 'new rules' sitting on a desk surface next to a pen and keyboard

OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.

A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2020 12:03 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Image of the capitol building (Congress) in Washington, DC surrounded by cash and US Treasury checks

President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?

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May 23, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0824 +0.01% +1.75%
F Fund $19.7791 +0.10% +1.54%
C Fund $92.1562 -0.66% -0.83%
S Fund $86.0452 -0.41% -4.55%
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L Income $27.3934 -0.05% +2.44%
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L 2030 $52.0100 -0.14% +3.10%
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L 2040 $59.6770 -0.17% +3.28%
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L 2050 $36.0854 -0.19% +3.41%
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L 2060 $18.2126 -0.24% +3.59%
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L 2070 $10.7927 -0.24% +3.61%
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