HR. 5628In Committee
Pay Workers What They’ve Earned Act
Requires reimbursement to states and certain public and contractor employees for costs caused by federal government shutdowns, including direct financial losses from missed pay
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires reimbursement to states and certain public and contractor employees for costs caused by federal government shutdowns, including direct financial losses from missed pay
Key points
- Require employee shutdown cost reimbursement
- Require state assistance payment reimbursement
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-30 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedEconomics and Public Finance