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Proposal:Pay Federal Workers Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Pay Federal Workers Act

This bill creates statutory authority for certain federal employees to be eligible for unemployment compensation during a lapse in appropriations.

With respect to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or around December 22, 2018, a federal employee who is excepted from furlough (i.e., who continues to work during a lapse in appropriations) is deemed eligible for unemployment compensation benefits for the duration of the lapse in appropriations.

Bill Title

Pay Federal Workers Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2019-01-23: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-23: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.