Bill · S. 3039· Senate(119-S-3039)

True Shutdown Fairness Act

Age: 67 years

Maryland

Introduced: 10/23/2025
Last activity: 10/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by: Chris Van Hollen
Cosponsors: - 29 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the True Shutdown Fairness Act. It provides funding for the pay and allowances of federal employees during the lapse in appropriations that began on October 1, 2025. The bill applies to executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees, contractors supporting those employees, active duty Armed Forces members, and reserve component members. It also stops agencies from proposing or implementing reductions in force during the lapse. Finally, the bill prohibits placing any employee in administrative leave for more than ten work days in any calendar year during this period.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Protects military service members' pay and allowances during a government shutdown.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Ensures continuous pay and allowances for active duty Armed Forces members and reservists during a funding lapse.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
Directly benefits middle-class federal workers and military personnel by guaranteeing uninterrupted pay and job security.