S 4174
A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:58 AM
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Bill overview
```json { "summary": "This bill aims to provide a one-time premium payment to employees of agencies affected by the Department of Homeland Security shutdown who were required to work without pay. Specifically, it targets employees who worked during the lapse in appropriations that began on February 14, 2026, and did not receive compensation for their hours. The payment is calculated as 10 percent of the product of the hours worked without pay and the employee’s hourly rate. This legislation seeks to recognize and compensate these employees for their service during a period of federal government shutdown.", "keyProvisions": [ "Provides a 10% premium payment to employees who worked without pay during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.", "The shutdown period covered is
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