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This bill, known as the "Military and Federal Employee Protection Act," aims to provide back pay and standard compensation to federal employees, military members, and certain contractors who were affected by a government funding lapse during a specified period from October 1, 2025, through the date of enactment. The bill defines "covered individuals" as employees, contractors supporting agencies, and military members (including reserve components) who did not receive full compensation or were furloughed during this period. It appropriates necessary funds from the Treasury to agency heads to ensure that these covered individuals receive their standard employee compensation, which includes basic pay, allowances, benefits, and other regular payments. Agencies are required to provide this compensation within 7 days of the Act's enactment. The bill includes important restrictions, such as preventing these funds from being transferred, reprogrammed, or used for any purpose other than compensating affected workers, and ensuring that individuals do not receive duplicate back pay. The legislation is designed to be retroactively effective as of September 30, 2025, and construes the compensation as if the covered individuals had worked their full job duties during the entire period, regardless of furlough status.

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