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Reimbursement for Costs Incurred Due to Government Shutdowns

This bill aims to reimburse federal employees, government contractors, and states for financial losses incurred due to government shutdowns. It covers expenses like loans, credit cards, and fees resulting from missed payments. This ensures citizens and states can recover money lost because of government operational halts.
Key points
Federal employees and government contractors will be reimbursed for costs like loan and credit card fees incurred due to government shutdowns.
States that provided assistance programs in place of the federal government during a shutdown will also be compensated.
Applications for reimbursement must be submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury within one year after the shutdown ends.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5758
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 31, United States Code, to reimburse employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia, Federal contractors, and the States for certain costs incurred as a result of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5758.

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 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees and government contractors will be reimbursed for costs like loan and credit card fees incurred due to government shutdowns.
  • States that provided assistance programs in place of the federal government during a shutdown will also be compensated.
  • Applications for reimbursement must be submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury within one year after the shutdown ends.
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. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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