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H.R.7137

Shutdown Fairness Act

Introduced·1/16/26

Shutdown Fairness Act appropriates funds for federal employees, contractors, and Armed Forces during lapses in appropriations.

Shutdown Fairness Act provides funds for pay and allowances of federal employees, contract employees, and Armed Forces during a lapse in appropriations. It defines "covered employee" and "covered contractor" and mandates that these individuals receive standard compensation during a lapse. The act specifies that funds can only be used for the purposes outlined and cannot be transferred or reprogrammed. It also details how funds are to be charged to future appropriations and outlines conditions and limitations for payments.

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History

Jan 16

House

Introduced in House

Jan 16

House

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.