S. 3012Introduced
Shutdown Fairness Act
Appropriates funds to pay excepted federal workers, certain supporting contractors, and active-duty service members during a government shutdown
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Appropriates funds to pay excepted federal workers, certain supporting contractors, and active-duty service members during a government shutdown
Key points
- Authorize pay for supporting contractors
- Authorize pay for active duty members
- Fund shutdown pay
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-11-07 — Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAppropriationsCongressional operations and organizationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment Operations and PoliticsMilitary personnel and dependentsPublic contracts and procurement