HR. 5708In Committee
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Establishes temporary civil relief for furloughed or unpaid federal workers during shutdowns by pausing certain proceedings and delaying covered financial obligations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes temporary civil relief for furloughed or unpaid federal workers during shutdowns by pausing certain proceedings and delaying covered financial obligations
Key points
- Establish shutdown relief framework
- Prohibit evictions and foreclosures
- Authorize enforcement actions
- Allow court stays on civil obligations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-08 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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