At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown after the Senate did not approve a House-passed plan to fund operations through November 21, 2025. According to Rep. Eli Crane’s office, “Although the House of Representatives passed a plan to fund the government through November 21, 2025, Senate Democrats overwhelmingly blocked this approach. As a result, we remain at an impasse until at least 60 Senators agree to advance a funding bill to the President’s desk.”
Despite disruptions expected across many federal agencies during the shutdown period, Rep. Crane stated that his offices will continue operating without interruption. He encouraged constituents needing assistance with casework to contact his Prescott district office or reach out online: “If you are in need of assistance with casework, please call the Prescott district office at (928) 286-5338 or click here. We’re here to help and answer any questions you may have.”
Some essential services such as Social Security and FEMA disaster response will continue functioning during the shutdown. Other agencies are working on contingency plans until new funding is approved.
Rep. Crane’s statement noted: “Please visit the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website for additional information.”
The background provided by Rep. Crane explained that on September 19, the House passed legislation aiming to extend government funding through November 21; however, passage in the Senate requires support from at least 60 Senators for it to become law.
“Unfortunately, nearly every Senate Democrat has voted against this funding plan, with only two Democrats and an Independent supporting the bill as of this afternoon,” according to Rep. Crane’s release. “If only five more Democrats vote in favor of the package, the shutdown will end.”
The statement outlined that while some programs will keep running—albeit with workforce shortages—many federal employees face furloughs or must work without pay but are guaranteed back pay under current law.
For more detailed information about specific agencies’ operations during this period, individuals are advised to consult agency websites directly.
Rep. Crane reaffirmed his commitment: “Rep. Crane’s offices will continue to operate as usual for as long as this shutdown lasts. We will never stop working for the great people of AZ-02.”
Eli Crane has represented Arizona’s 2nd congressional district since replacing Tom O’Halleran in Congress in 2023 and currently resides in Oro Valley after being born in Tucson in 1980.
