HR. 5599In Committee
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Prohibits removing federal civil service employees during a government shutdown caused by a lapse in discretionary appropriations and allows reinstatement with back pay after the lapse ends
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits removing federal civil service employees during a government shutdown caused by a lapse in discretionary appropriations and allows reinstatement with back pay after the lapse ends
Key points
- Prohibit employee removals
- Allow reinstatement with back pay
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-26 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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