S 3165

The True Shutdown Fairness Act aims to provide pay and allowances to federal employees and contractors who were impacted by the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. It seeks to ensure that covered individuals, including employees, contractors, and members of the military, receive standard pay and benefits during the lapse in appropriations. The bill also includes provisions to adjust contracts with contractors affected by the shutdown to compensate them for reasonable costs incurred due to the lapse, and prohibits agencies from implementing reductions in force or placing employees on administrative leave during the shutdown period.