Reference: U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Selected Reports From the Congressional Research Service

The following seven reports from the Congressional Research Service have been made available online by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and EveryCRSReport.com. We will update this post when new/updated reports become available.

1. Shutdown of the Federal Government: Causes, Processes, and Effects
November 30, 2017
RL34680
PDF Version (43 pages; via via Federation of American Scientists)

2. Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources
August 23, 2017
R41759 
PDF Version (14 pages)

3. Continuing Resolutions: Overview of Components and Recent Practices
R42647
January 14, 2016
PDF Version (34 pages; via FAS)

4. Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview
RS20348
September 13, 2017
PDF Version (10 pages; via FAS)

5. Resources on the FY2014 Funding Gap, Shutdown, and Status of Appropriations
R43250
May 12, 2014
PDF Version (7 pages; via FAS)

6. Comparison of the Bills to Extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Funding
R44989
January 17, 2018
PDF Version (39 pages)

7. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Frequently Asked Questions
R44764
September 6, 2017
PDF Version (10 pages; via FAS)

8. Unauthorized Childhood Arrivals: Legislative Options
IN10777
September 14, 2017
PDF Version (3 pages; via FAS)

See Also: Contingency Plans For All Government Agencies (via OMB)

See Also: Memo For Dept. of Defense (DOD) From Sec. of Defense James Mattis

• DOD Guidance on Government Shutdown (14 pages; PDF)
  
• Memo From Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan

See Also: Furlough Guidance (Multiple Documents via OPM)