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RepublicanBill · S. 3001· Senate(119-S-3001)

Shutdown Fairness Act

Rep. Johnson
Age: 71 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
10/9/2025
Last activity
10/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Ron Johnson
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Shutdown Fairness Act aims to appropriate funds for the pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees. This applies to any period where full-year or interim appropriations are not in effect for an agency. The bill covers employees determined by agency heads to be performing emergency work. It also includes certain contractors who support these employees and are required to work during a lapse in appropriations. These funds are meant to ensure pay continues during periods without regular funding.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The bill protects the income of federal employees and contractors who may be subject to financial instability during a shutdown.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1

    The bill ensures pay continuity for many federal employees who fall within middle-income brackets.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+1

    The bill protects the wages of federal employees who are often represented by labor unions.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill authorizes new appropriations for pay and allowances during periods when regular funding is not in effect.