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This bill provides unemployment compensation eligibility for federal civilian and military personnel who are required to work during a government shutdown without pay, starting March 14, 2025. Specifically, the legislation ensures that federal workers who are "excepted employees" or performing emergency work during a lapse in government funding will be considered "totally separated from Federal service" for unemployment benefits purposes. This includes members of the Armed Forces, the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and federal civilian employees who are required to work during a shutdown. The bill allows these workers to receive unemployment compensation without a waiting period, effectively providing financial support to those who are working without pay during a government funding gap. By creating this new provision in Title 5 of the United States Code, the legislation aims to provide financial protection for federal workers who are mandated to continue working during potential future government shutdowns.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1988/all-info