The Government Shutdown Efficiency Act would allow the President to sell federal real property during government shutdowns and use the proceeds to pay the salaries and expenses of federal workers who remain on the job during the lapse in funding. The bill affects all federal employees and agencies, particularly those deemed essential during a shutdown, as well as the federal government's real estate holdings. Any funds from property sales that arrive after the shutdown ends would go to deficit reduction, though the bill also allows such funds to be used for purchasing Greenland. The legislation prohibits selling federal property to adversaries including North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran, and ensures that workers paid through this mechanism would not receive back pay once appropriations resume. The bill has been referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Foreign Affairs for consideration.
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