With a budget deadline fast approaching Sunday, Oct. 1, and the two chambers of Congress starkly divided, a government shutdown seems imminent.

The 2018-2019 shutdown, that lasted a record 35 days, is still fresh in the minds of D.C. area residents. Many federal and contract workers around the District are wondering if they should be preparing to be furloughed or work without pay for an indefinite amount of time.

Americans that don’t work for the government will also be affected, as government and federally funded services will be restricted or delayed.

Let’s jump into what exactly is fueling this possible shutdown and how it could affect you.