Ensures federal workers, military, and contractors get paid during government shutdowns starting in 2026.
This bill would make sure that federal employees, active-duty military members, and certain contractors who work during a government shutdown would get paid on time. Currently, these workers often have to wait for their pay until the government reopens. If passed, this change would start with the government's budget year 2026.
Today, many federal workers, military members, and contractors who are required to work during a government shutdown often have to wait for their paychecks. Federal employees usually get paid later, but contractors might not. If this bill becomes law, these essential workers would receive their standard pay and benefits on time during any future government shutdown, starting with the government's budget year 2026.
HR 5801 · 119th Congress · October 21, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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