Immediate Pay for Essential Federal Workers During Government Shutdowns.
This law ensures that critical federal employees and supporting contractors required to work during a government shutdown receive their pay and allowances immediately. This means individuals providing essential services, such as security or emergency response, will not have to wait until the budget crisis is resolved to get paid, protecting their financial stability during funding lapses.
Key points
Guarantees continuous pay for federal employees deemed essential ("excepted employees") during a lapse in government funding.
Automatic appropriation of funds from the Treasury to cover these wages, eliminating payment delays during shutdowns.
Extends this protection to contractors who are required to support these essential employees during the shutdown.
Status:
Introduced
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