has initiated the process of orderly shutdown of nonessential operations. You can view
USDA's plans for a lapse in appropriations at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/contingency-
plans.
We understand the uncertainty that the current circumstances present for Americans that
USDA serves every day, as well as our many partners around the country. Effective today,
many Rural Development staff will be furloughed pending reinstatement of funding by
Congress. These staff will not be available by phone or email, and cannot carry out work for
the Agency, until funding is restored.
In Rural Development, this means that many services will be delayed or interrupted. For
example, Rural Development will not be able to make any new loans or grants; the only
exceptions will be for emergency purposes and to protect the Government's interest.
Automatic disbursements for previously obligated Rental Assistance (RA) funds will
continue, but no RA contracts will be renewed or issued.
We are committed to keeping you as up to date as possible, within the limits of current
circumstances.
Sincerely,
Doug O'Brien
Acting Under Secretary
USDA-Rural Development
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