"A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect early Saturday impacts the agency responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports across the country. Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year. Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on DHS' annual funding."
"Funding for Homeland Security expired at midnight. But the rest of the federal government is funded through Sept. 30. That means air traffic controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration will receive paychecks as usual, reducing the risk of widespread flight cancellations. According to the department's contingency plan, about 95% of TSA workers are deemed essential personnel and required to keep working. Democrats in the House and Senate say DHS won't get funded until new restrictions are placed on federal immigration operations."
A lapse in Homeland Security funding requires TSA officers to continue screening passengers and baggage without pay while Congress remains without agreement. About 95% of TSA personnel are classified as essential and must keep working under the department's contingency plan. Air traffic controllers at the FAA will continue to receive paychecks because other federal funding remains in place through Sept. 30, lowering immediate cancellation risk. Trade groups and major airlines warn that prolonged funding gaps can lengthen security lines and produce growing disruptions over weeks, as occurred during last year's extended shutdown.
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