Would a federal government shutdown affect you? Tell us about it

Time is running out for Congress to pass a federal funding bill to keep the federal government open. Mariam Zuhaib/AP

The federal government is just days away from shutting down unless Congress approves a federal spending bill before October 1.

Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in coming to an agreement to continue funding the federal government. One of the central issues is extending the enhanced premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act coverage.

A shutdown could disrupt the lives of many Americans, particularly federal employees, many of whom who would not be paid.

Previous shutdowns have closed national parks and museums; stalled food inspections; canceled immigration hearings; and delayed some federal lending to homebuyers and small businesses, among other impacts.