HR. 5801In Committee
Shutdown Fairness Act
Appropriates funds to pay excepted federal workers and certain supporting contractors during a government shutdown as work is performed
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Appropriates funds to pay excepted federal workers and certain supporting contractors during a government shutdown as work is performed
Key points
- Prohibit fund use during continuing appropriations
- Fund excepted employee pay
- Extend pay to supporting contractors
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-21 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedGovernment Operations and Politics