Shutdown Fairness Act
Shutdown Fairness Act
Plain Language Summary
# Shutdown Fairness Act (HR 7137) - Summary **What It Would Do** This bill, introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, aims to address the financial impact of federal government shutdowns on federal employees. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically propose measures to ensure federal workers receive back pay or maintain benefits during shutdown periods—situations where Congress fails to pass funding legislation and government agencies temporarily close. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be federal employees who lose pay or face financial hardship when shutdowns occur. Secondarily, it could affect government operations and budgeting procedures more broadly. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote.
No further action has been taken at this time. To get more detailed information about the specific provisions proposed, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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.