Republicans in the House of Representatives demanded changes to the Affordable Care Act in exchange for essential federal funding. The spending bill excluded funding to implement the Affordable Care Act, and as a result, was rejected by a Democratic-controlled Senate. The stalemate ended in a partial government shutdown—closing non-essential government operations including museums, national parks, and Veteran's centers—events Americans have not seen in 17 years.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is also closed, and will remain so until funds are appropriated. The EEOC has ceased non-essential functions, while continuing pre-authorized and excepted activities.
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) was also affected by the shutdown. All non-essential functions were shutdown, and OFCCP has been declared “non-essential.” This means, with an absence of appropriations, OFCCP functions have ceased and desisted. This includes compliance reviews and investigations. No OFCCP employees will remain working during the shutdown.
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