S.3168

Shutdown Fairness Act appropriates funds for federal employees, contractors, and military personnel during a lapse in appropriations.

The Shutdown Fairness Act provides appropriations for pay and allowances of federal employees, contract employees, and members of the Armed Forces during a lapse in regular appropriations. It ensures that covered employees and contractors receive standard employee compensation during such lapses, without regard to furlough status. The act defines "covered employees" and "covered contract employees" and specifies that these funds cannot be used for employees already compensated during the lapse.