Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

This bill would give federal employees and federal contractor employees certain legal and financial protections during a government shutdown or when federal debt exceeds the legal limit, and for 30 days after. Landlords could not evict these workers from their homes, and lenders could not foreclose on their property or enforce liens, without a court order. Workers who are furloughed or working without pay could defer student loan payments without interest, delay federal income tax payments for up to 90 days without interest or penalties, and keep certain insurance policies from lapsing for unpaid premiums. Courts could pause or adjust obligations, and violators could face fines, up to 1 year in prison, civil penalties, or lawsuits by the Attorney General or affected workers.

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Sponsors

• Brian Schatz Democrat sponsor
• 19 cosponsors