HR. 7137In Committee
Shutdown Fairness Act
Require continued pay and operating support for federal employees and certain government functions during a shutdown
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require continued pay and operating support for federal employees and certain government functions during a shutdown
Key points
- Require employee pay during shutdowns
- Allow continued government operations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-16 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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.
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Topics and policy areas
undefinedEconomics and Public Finance