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S 3165119th CongressIn Committee
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-Maryland)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
A Senate bill to appropriate funds for federal employee pay and allowances during the government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, and prohibit reductions in force during the lapse.
Key Points
- 1Provides back pay for federal employees during October 1, 2025 shutdown
- 2Covers all federal employees, military personnel, and contractors
- 3Includes price adjustments for contractors affected by shutdown
- 4Prohibits reductions in force during shutdown period
- 5Limits administrative leave to 10 days maximum
- 6Effective retroactively to September 30, 2025
Impact Areas
Federal employeesMilitary personnelGovernment contractorsFederal agenciesGovernment operations
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