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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.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3001
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2025-10-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Shutdown Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3001.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
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 Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Labor Economy