Bill · H.R. 5657· House(119-HR-5657)

Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

Age: 52 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 9/30/2025
Last activity: 9/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sponsored by: Ayanna Pressley
Cosponsors: - 137 - 1

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 aims to provide back pay to Federal contractors during a lapse in appropriations. It requires Federal agencies to adjust contract prices to compensate contractors for reasonable costs incurred when work is suspended or delayed due to a funding lapse. This compensation applies to employees who were furloughed, laid off, or experienced reductions in hours or pay. Additionally, it allows for the restoration of paid leave used during the lapse. The bill establishes specific limits on weekly compensation and requires proof of costs to be provided to agency heads. Finally, it mandates a public report on these adjustments one year after enactment.

Yes· 3 of 9

Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill allows contractors to recover costs for employee compensation and paid leave despite existing contract terms.
Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs?+5
The bill provides back pay to contractors whose employees were furloughed or laid off due to a funding lapse.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill ensures that workers facing furloughs or pay reductions are eligible for back pay through their employers.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3
The bill requires additional appropriations to compensate contractors for labor costs during funding lapses.