The True Shutdown Fairness Act appropriates funds to pay federal employees during the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. The bill covers all federal workers—including those who were furloughed, excepted employees, contract workers, and active-duty military members—ensuring they receive their standard pay, allowances, and benefits retroactive to September 30, 2025, until the shutdown ends and new appropriations are enacted. Additionally, the bill requires federal contractors whose work was interrupted by the shutdown to be compensated for reasonable costs they incurred, such as paying their own employees during the lapse or restoring paid leave that was used. The bill also prohibits agencies from conducting layoffs or reductions in force during the shutdown and limits administrative leave to no more than 10 work days per calendar year. No specific dollar amount or end date is set in the legislation—instead, funding continues until Congress passes new appropriations for the affected agencies.
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