What does Preamble of HR 5657 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes.' The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 30, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5657 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025.

What does APPROPRIATION. of HR 5657 do?

This section appropriates funds from the Treasury for Federal agencies affected by lapses in appropriations. The appropriations are for adjustments in contract prices, as outlined in section 3. The funds are available until December 31, 2026. The appropriations are for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

What does BACK COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS IN of HR 5657 do?

This section establishes a process for Federal agencies to adjust contract prices to compensate contractors for costs incurred due to employee impacts from a lapse in appropriations. Contractors may receive adjustments for costs related to employee furloughs, layoffs, reduced hours, or reduced compensation during the lapse. Adjustments also cover the restoration of paid leave used by employees due to the lapse, if required or permitted by the contractor. The weekly compensation covered by the adjustment is limited to the lesser of the employee's actual weekly compensation or $1,442 (or a pro-rated amount). Contractors seeking adjustments must provide evidence of incurred costs to the Federal agency. The Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy must submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available within one year of the Act's enactment, detailing adjustments made and employee impacts. The report will include data on contractor and subcontractor employees, furloughs, layoffs, back compensation, and paid leave usage.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of HR 5657 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for Federal agencies. The appropriations are for adjustments in the price of contracts. These adjustments apply to agencies subject to a lapse in appropriations. The sums authorized are 'such sums as may be necessary'.

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Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 — HR. 5657

Last updated: 9/30/2025 · Introduced: 9/30/2025

Author: Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill provides Federal agencies with funds to adjust contract prices and compensate contractors for costs incurred due to employee impacts (furloughs, layoffs, reduced hours/pay, and paid leave usage) resulting from lapses in appropriations.
Contractors seeking compensation must provide evidence of incurred costs, with weekly compensation capped at $1,442 (or a pro-rated amount).
The bill requires a report detailing adjustments made and employee impacts to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available within one year of enactment.

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