The Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act requires states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during government shutdowns.
The Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act, also known as the Help FEDS Act, amends the Social Security Act to mandate that states provide unemployment compensation benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. This applies to fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Secretary of the Treasury will compensate states for these benefits, with the Secretary of Labor certifying the amounts. Federal employees eligible for these benefits must be classified as "excepted employees" and not receiving pay due to the lapse in appropriations.
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