True Shutdown Fairness Act

This bill would provide funding to pay federal employees during the government funding lapse that began on October 1, 2025, whether they were working or furloughed. It covers employees of federal agencies and certain District of Columbia employers, federal contract employees, active-duty military members, and reservists performing service. It would require agencies to adjust contract prices to repay contractors for paying their workers or restoring their paid leave during the lapse. It would also bar agencies from using funds during the lapse to carry out layoffs (reductions in force) or to place employees on administrative leave for more than 10 work days in a calendar year.

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Sponsors

• Chris Van Hollen Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors