Bill · H.R. 5572· House(119-HR-5572)

Help FEDS Act

Age: 38 years

Maryland

Introduced: 9/26/2025
Last activity: 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Sarah Elfreth
Cosponsors: - 37 - 0

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Help FEDS Act,'' aims to amend section 303 of the Social Security Act. It would require States to provide unemployment compensation benefits to excepted Federal employees during a government shutdown. This specifically applies to employees performing emergency work during a lapse in appropriations for fiscal years 2026 or 2027. The bill includes provisions for the repayment of compensation if employees receive pay under specific sections of title 31. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury pay States for these benefits and administrative expenses.

Yes

Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs?+7
The bill requires states to allow excepted federal employees to receive unemployment compensation during a government shutdown.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Providing unemployment benefits provides a financial safety net for federal employees facing a loss of regular pay during a shutdown.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides financial stability to federal employees through unemployment compensation during periods of government shutdown.