Capitol Hill services to halt in shutdown
Fox News reports that if a federal government shutdown occurs next week, nonessential services on Capitol Hill will be suspended — formal Capitol tours and the constituent flag‑flying program will be canceled, garbage collection stopped, and many on‑site retail services (restaurants, barber shops) likely to close. Security and core law‑enforcement functions (U.S. Capitol Police) would continue, and congressional offices will be allowed to pay their staff during the shutdown while each office decides which employees are 'essential.'
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Garbage collection, tours to be suspended on Capitol Hill if there’s a government shutdown
New information:
- Formal Capitol tours and the Capitol flag operation will be suspended if a shutdown begins next week.
- Garbage collection on Capitol Hill will not occur; restaurants and barber shops on the Hill are likely to close and parking restrictions may not be enforced.
- U.S. Capitol Police and security operations will continue; congressional aides and workers will be paid during the shutdown (Fox notes this differs from the 2018–2019 shutdown).