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S 3039119th CongressIn Committee

True Shutdown Fairness Act

Introduced: Oct 23, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-Maryland)
Standard Summary
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Appropriates funds to pay federal employees during the government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, covering all employees regardless of excepted status.

Key Points

  • 1Provides back pay for all federal employees during shutdown period
  • 2Covers excepted employees, furloughed workers, contractors, and military personnel
  • 3Prohibits reductions in force and administrative leave during shutdown
  • 4Funds charged to future appropriations
  • 5Effective retroactively to September 30, 2025

Impact Areas

Federal government employeesFederal contractorsMilitary personnelFederal budget and appropriationsGovernment operations during shutdowns
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