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HR 7322·Federal·house

True Shutdown Fairness Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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.

Feb 2, 2026

Summary

The True Shutdown Fairness Act would allocate money from the Treasury so that federal employees, active‑duty service members, reservists performing active service, and contractors continue receiving their normal compensation when appropriations lapse in fiscal year 2026. Agency heads must issue those payments promptly—within seven days if a shutdown is already in effect, or on regular pay dates thereafter. Contractors can also be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred to pay their staff and restore any paid leave used during the shutdown.

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