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This bill, called the True Shutdown Fairness Act, provides comprehensive financial protections for federal employees and contractors during a government shutdown beginning on October 1, 2025. The bill appropriates funds to ensure that all covered individuals, including federal employees, active-duty military members, reserve component members, and contract employees, receive their standard rates of pay, allowances, and benefits during the lapse in appropriations. It defines "covered individuals" broadly to include employees across executive, legislative, and judicial branches, regardless of their status during the shutdown. The bill also requires agencies to adjust contract prices to compensate contractors for reasonable costs incurred during the shutdown, such as maintaining employee compensation or restoring used paid leave. Additionally, the legislation prohibits agencies from implementing reductions in force or placing employees on administrative leave for more than 10 work days during the shutdown period. The appropriated funds will be available until the shutdown ends, either through new appropriations or a continuing resolution, and expenditures will be charged to future appropriations when they are enacted. The bill is designed to provide financial stability and protection for government workers and contractors during a potential government funding lapse.

Military Affairs and Security

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