Today is day 23 of the federal government shutdown, and there is still no end in sight. Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have started to openly talk about the shutdown stretching onward towards and even through the Thanksgiving holiday—which will undoubtedly put extreme strain on the transportation industry on top of everything else, thus far.
The Trump Administration has officially put out guidance about SNAP payments ceasing on November 1 as well.
Share How Your Credit Union is Helping During the Shutdown
We know that you are already doing so much to help those affected by the shutdown—thank you! Please share your stories with the Tennessee League.
Three Tennessee Republicans Sign Letter Supporting CDFI
For those credit unions that are CDFIs, your League and America’s Credit Unions are working on concentrated efforts with Congress and the Administration to demonstrate the good works credit unions do through the fund.
As of yesterday afternoon, three Tennessee Republicans (DesJarlais, Kustoff and Rose) signed onto a Republican bicameral letter to Treasury asking that they continue the CDFI Fund, highlighting the good being done through CDFI credit unions in their communities.
Key Dates
Friday, Oct. 24—Next Paycheck for Federal Employees
Federal employees, including those furloughed and those working without pay, are set to miss their first full paycheck on October 24. These employees also received only partial pay earlier this month.
Friday, Oct. 31—Next Military Paycheck
The administration used $8 billion in unused fiscal year 2025 research and development funds to ensure that 1.3 million active-duty service members received their October 15 paychecks. Lawmakers have expressed uncertainty about whether a similar action will be possible for the next pay period on October 31.
Friday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 5—Congressional Staffer Paychecks
Senate staff are paid twice monthly, on the 5th and 20th, and missed their first full paycheck on Oct. 20. House staff are paid once per month, at the end of the month, and could miss their October paycheck entirely if no resolution is reached, with the next payment not arriving until after Thanksgiving.
Saturday, Nov. 1—SNAP Benefits
More than 711,000 Tennesseans who rely on federally-funded food aid will lose it come Saturday, Nov. 1, if the federal government shutdown continues, the state announced this week.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP, helps feed one in ten low-income and disabled adults and children in Tennessee in the form of loaded debit cards to use at the grocery store. The average Tennessee family receives about $340 per month.
Looking Ahead
In addition, while we’re currently in a shutdown, we’re also working in anticipation of a busy upcoming year in Congress. We would like to remind you to ensure that your Project Zip Code numbers are updated at the end of the year. Please begin making plans to run this vital tool that helps showcase your membership totals in Tennessee’s congressional districts.
