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Shutdown Fairness Act — HR. 5801
Last updated: 10/21/2025 · Introduced: 10/21/2025
Author: Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
TL;DR (AI)
- The bill ensures federal employees receive pay during a government shutdown.
- It requires the payment of employee salaries and benefits regardless of the availability of appropriations.
- The bill guarantees retroactive pay for federal employees who were furloughed or worked without pay during a shutdown.
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