Reimbursement for Federal Workers' Childcare Costs During Government Shutdown.
This bill aims to provide financial relief to federal employees who were furloughed or worked without pay during the government funding lapse starting on or about October 1, 2025. Eligible employees who paid for childcare during this period can seek reimbursement for those expenses. This measure is intended to mitigate the financial strain on families caused by the shutdown.
Key points
Federal employees furloughed or working without pay during the October 2025 funding lapse are eligible for childcare reimbursement.
Reimbursement requires the employee to provide documentation, such as a receipt from a childcare provider, to the General Services Administration (GSA).
The provision of reimbursement is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
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