HR 5801
Shutdown Fairness Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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Bill overview
The Shutdown Fairness Act aims to ensure that federal employees, including contractors and members of the Armed Forces, receive their regular pay and benefits during government shutdowns. It provides appropriations to agencies to cover these payments when regular appropriations are not in place. The bill specifically defines ‘excepted employees’ and outlines how funds can be used and when they are available, preventing them from being used during periods of regular appropriations.
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Primary sponsor
Dusty [R-SD-At Large] Johnson
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