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- Norton, Walkinshaw, Raskin, Beyer, Mfume, Subramanyam and Vindman Introduce Legislation to Protect Fhttps://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-walkinshaw-raskin-beyer-mfume-subramanyam-and-vindman-introduce...With Republicans continuing to threaten shutdowns and use federal workers as political leverage, the True Shutdown Fairness Act would ensure that during any FY 2026 shutdown, federal workers, service members, and contractors are paid and protected and that the Trump administration cannot use a shutdown to carry out reductions in force. ...
- https://boyle.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/boyle.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/federal-employees-civil-relief-act.pdf...—Upon notice to the Internal Revenue Service, the collection of Federal income tax on the income of a Federal worker falling due during a shutdown shall be deferred for a period of not more than 90 days after the date on which the shutdown ends if the ability of the Federal worker to pay the income tax is materially affected by the shutdown. ...
- https://vindman.house.gov/2026/02/02/vindman-joins-colleagues-in-national-capital-region-delegation-to-introduce-bill-to-pay-federal-workers-service-members-contra/...The True Shutdown Fairness Act would ensure that during any FY2026 shutdown, federal workers, service members, and contractors are paid and protected, and that the Trump administration cannot use a shutdown to carry out reductions in force. ...
- Bonamici Supports Back Pay for Federal Employees, Joins Local Organizations in Calling for Quick Endhttps://bonamici.house.gov/media/press-releases/bonamici-supports-back-pay-federal-employees-joins-local-organizations-calling...The House has already passed legislation to reopen the government. The Senate must quickly send it to the President's desk and bring the shutdown to an end." Local organizations joined the Congresswoman in calling for the government to be reopened and expressing concern about the potential long-term effects of a shutdown. ...
- Rep. Sykes Introduces Legislation To Pay Our Servicemembers, Ensure No Family Goes Hungry In The Cashttps://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-introduces-legislation-pay-our-servicemembers-ensure-no-family-goes...Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced two pieces of legislation to support Americans and provide stability in the case of a government shutdown. The bipartisan Pay Our Military Act would ensure pay continues to our servicemen and women during a government shutdown, while the Feed Our Families Act would ensure families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can continue to access their benefits up to three months after a shutdown occurs. ...
- Rep. Pressley Announces Successful Inclusion of Backpay for Federal Contractor Employees Affected byhttps://pressley.house.gov/2019/06/11/rep-pressley-announces-successful-inclusion-backpay-federal-contractor/...Pressley Announces Successful Inclusion of Backpay for Federal Contractor Employees Affected by Shutdown in Spending Bill WASHINGTON – Today, the House Appropriations Committee announced that HR 3055, a critical government spending package, will include money for federal contract workers who were not paid during the 35-day partial government shutdown. ...
- Elfreth, Alsobrooks, and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Pause Student Loans for Federal Workershttps://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/elfreth-alsobrooks-and-van-hollen-introduce-legislation-pause-student-loans...The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), and the National Education Association (NEA) have endorsed The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act. More about The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act would require the Department of Education to pause student loan payments for federal workers in the event of a federal government shutdown lasting longer than two weeks – including the current lapse in appropriations. ...
- Rep. Sykes Condemns House Republicans’ Extreme Spending Cuts That Drive America Towards A Reckless Ghttps://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-condemns-house-republicans-extreme-spending-cuts-drive-america...She has also introduced two bills— the Pay Our Military Act and the Feed Our Families Act – which put people over politics to protect Americans’ livelihoods, and provide stability and certainty during a government shutdown. The Pay Our Military Act would ensure our servicemembers, the people who put their lives on the line every day to keep our country safe, continue to receive their paychecks during a government shutdown. ...
- Rep. Sykes Calls on House Republicans to Safeguard the Services & Relief American Families Need | U.https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-calls-on-house-republicans-to-safeguard-the-services-and-relief-american-families-need...The Impacts of a Republican Shutdown on Families in Ohio and OH-13 In OH-13, If House Republicans Shut Down The Government: Approximately 11,296 people, including 2,756 infants and 5,860 children, in OH-13 would lose access to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits in a prolonged shutdown. 6,137 federal workers in OH-13 would be furloughed or forced to work without pay during a total government shutdown, in addition to the many employees of businesses with government contracts who could be laid off, furloughed, or see their hours cut. ...
- Rep. Sykes Calls For Immediate Action To Keep The Government Open, Working For People In Ohio’s 13thhttps://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-calls-immediate-action-keep-government-open-working-people-ohios...Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today called on House leadership to take immediate action to prevent a devastating government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t act, a partial government shutdown will occur March 1. “People in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District can’t afford a government shutdown. A shutdown would raise costs and endanger the lives of people in my district who rely on critical government services,” said Rep. ...