True Shutdown Fairness Act appropriates funds for federal employees' pay and allowances during the fiscal year 2026 appropriations lapse.
The True Shutdown Fairness Act provides appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to cover standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments for federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. This act ensures that federal employees receive their regular compensation despite the lapse. It prohibits using funds to reduce the number of employees or place any employee in administrative leave for more than 10 work days in a calendar year. The act takes effect retroactively as if enacted on September 30, 2025.
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