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Unemployment Pay for Federal Employees Working Without Salary During Shutdowns.

This law ensures federal employees required to work without pay during a government shutdown can immediately access state unemployment benefits, providing crucial financial relief. Once the shutdown ends and they receive their retroactive pay, they must repay the unemployment benefits received. The federal government will fully reimburse the states for these payments.
Key points
Federal employees required to work without pay during a shutdown can immediately claim state unemployment benefits.
Employees must repay the unemployment benefits received once they get their retroactive federal salary (back pay).
The federal government covers 100% of the benefit costs and related administrative expenses for the states.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2948
Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2025-09-30