arrow_back Back to App

COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act: Reinstatement or Compensation for Mandate-Affected Workers

This act aims to reinstate or compensate federal employees who were forced to resign between September 9, 2021, and January 24, 2022, due to the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Affected individuals can choose to return to a similar position or receive financial compensation for lost earnings. The law seeks to mitigate negative consequences for those impacted by these regulations.
Key points
Option to return to a former or similar position within a federal agency.
Choice to receive financial compensation for lost earnings if reinstatement is not desired or feasible.
Provisions for retirement benefits and contributions for reinstated or compensated employees.
Affected employees will be considered involuntarily separated without cause and receive priority for future federal job applications.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1080
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-02-17
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1080.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Option to return to a former or similar position within a federal agency.
  • Choice to receive financial compensation for lost earnings if reinstatement is not desired or feasible.
  • Provisions for retirement benefits and contributions for reinstated or compensated employees.
  • Affected employees will be considered involuntarily separated without cause and receive priority for future federal job applications.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Labor Benefits Health