To add to the other comment, for example the Patent Office is self-funded and they're currently working and getting paid. But, absurdly, they might have to sto

To add to the other comment, for example the Patent Office is self-funded and they're currently working and getting paid. But, absurdly, they might have to stop soon because even though they're self-funded Congress must allocate their funding. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/426904-patent-office-says-it-will-have-to-stop-operations-if-shutdown-lasts https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/426904-patent-of...