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Federal Employee Protection During Government Shutdowns

This act aims to protect federal employees and contractors during government shutdowns or when the debt limit is breached. It provides for the temporary suspension of certain financial and legal obligations, such as rent, mortgages, taxes, and student loan repayments, to help them navigate periods without pay. This ensures that citizens employed in the federal sector can avoid severe financial and legal repercussions.
Key points
Suspension of rent, mortgage, tax, and other civil obligation payments for federal employees and contractors during a government shutdown.
Protection against eviction, property foreclosure, and student loan collections during the shutdown period.
Prohibition against negative impact on creditworthiness or insurance eligibility due to utilizing these relief measures.
Possibility of reducing or waiving financial penalties for non-performance of obligations if a government shutdown materially affected the ability to perform.
Protection of health, life, disability, and motor vehicle insurance policies from lapsing due to non-payment of premiums during a shutdown.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1301
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1301.

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 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Suspension of rent, mortgage, tax, and other civil obligation payments for federal employees and contractors during a government shutdown.
  • Protection against eviction, property foreclosure, and student loan collections during the shutdown period.
  • Prohibition against negative impact on creditworthiness or insurance eligibility due to utilizing these relief measures.
  • Possibility of reducing or waiving financial penalties for non-performance of obligations if a government shutdown materially affected the ability to perform.
  • Protection of health, life, disability, and motor vehicle insurance policies from lapsing due to non-payment of premiums during a shutdown.
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. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6].

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.

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