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Back Pay for Federal Contractors' Employees During Government Shutdowns

This act aims to provide back pay to employees of federal contractors who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced hours due to government funding lapses. It also covers the restoration of paid leave taken during such periods. This ensures these employees receive compensation for their financial losses.
Key points
Employees of federal contractors who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced work due to government funding lapses will receive back compensation.
The act allows federal agencies to adjust contract prices to reimburse contractors for costs incurred in paying employees or restoring their paid leave during shutdowns.
The maximum weekly compensation covered by the adjustment is $1,442, or a pro-rated amount for part-time employees.
Federal agencies must report on the number of affected contractor employees and those who received back compensation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5810
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5810.

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 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees of federal contractors who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced work due to government funding lapses will receive back compensation.
  • The act allows federal agencies to adjust contract prices to reimburse contractors for costs incurred in paying employees or restoring their paid leave during shutdowns.
  • The maximum weekly compensation covered by the adjustment is $1,442, or a pro-rated amount for part-time employees.
  • Federal agencies must report on the number of affected contractor employees and those who received back compensation.
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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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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