# US Congress

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Day 40 Crisis — Record-high airport wait times are reported nationwide; no deal is reached in Washington.
- **2026-03-21**: Historical Record Surpassed — The shutdown enters its 36th day, officially becoming the longest in US history.
- **2026-03-16**: Market Reaction — International education agencies and US school districts report increased interest in cross-border recruitment strategies.
- **2026-03-15**: Bill Introduction — Legislation to waive H-1B fees for public school teachers is formally introduced in the US Congress.
- **2026-03-01**: First Missed Paycheck — Federal employees miss their first full pay cycle, leading to initial reports of financial strain.
- **2026-02-14**: Shutdown Begins — Federal funding expires as Congress fails to reach a budget agreement.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Government Shutdown Hits Day 40: Workforce Crisis Cripples US Aviation
2026-03-25 19:47:04 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

As the federal government shutdown enters its 40th day, record-high airport wait times signal a breaking point for the aviation workforce. Without a legislative deal, the continued reliance on unpaid essential personnel is creating a systemic risk to national infrastructure and employee retention.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/government-shutdown-day-40-aviation-workforce-crisis

### US Bill Proposes H-1B Fee Waivers to Ease Public School Teacher Shortage
2026-03-16 07:06:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A new legislative proposal in the US Congress seeks to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers, aiming to lower the financial barriers for international educators. The bill addresses a critical national teacher shortage by making it more affordable for school districts to recruit global talent.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/us-h1b-visa-fee-waiver-teachers

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