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Guaranteed Pay for Federal Employees and Contractors During 2026 Government Shutdowns

This Act provides appropriations to pay federal employees and contractors during any lapse in appropriations in fiscal year 2026. It aims to maintain standard compensation for covered employees and allows agencies to adjust contracts to cover reasonable costs incurred by contractors due to the funding gap.
Key points
Provision of funds for standard compensation for federal employees and military personnel during a funding lapse.
Mechanism to adjust contract prices to allow companies to pay their employees.
Prohibition on implementing reductions in force (layoffs) at federal agencies during a lapse in appropriations.
Requirement for employees to perform their typical duties to the maximum extent practicable during a shutdown.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7322
Sponsor: Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2026-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

True Shutdown Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7322.

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 2026-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provision of funds for standard compensation for federal employees and military personnel during a funding lapse.
  • Mechanism to adjust contract prices to allow companies to pay their employees.
  • Prohibition on implementing reductions in force (layoffs) at federal agencies during a lapse in appropriations.
  • Requirement for employees to perform their typical duties to the maximum extent practicable during a shutdown.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11].

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 2026-02-20.

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy