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HR 1988119th CongressIntroduced
Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act
Introduced: Oct 18, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act amends federal law to make federal civilian and military personnel eligible for unemployment compensation during government shutdowns when they are excepted from furlough but not paid.
Key Points
- 1Provides unemployment compensation for excepted federal employees during shutdowns
- 2Covers military personnel and NOAA Commissioned Corps members
- 3Applies to lapse in appropriations beginning March 14, 2025 and after
- 4Eliminates waiting period for unemployment benefits eligibility
- 5Defines covered employees as excepted personnel not being paid due to shutdown
- 6Amends Chapter 85 of Title 5, United States Code
Impact Areas
Federal employee benefits during shutdownsMilitary compensationUnemployment insurance systemGovernment shutdown impactsFederal workforce protection
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