S 3039 United States Senate · 119th Congress

True Shutdown Fairness Act

This bill ensures federal employees, contractors, and military personnel affected by a government shutdown starting October 1, 2025, receive their regular pay and benefits during the shutdown period. It appropriates funds to cover standard pay, allowances, and benefits for "covered individuals" until appropriations are enacted (the "termination date"). The bill also prohibits agencies from implementing layoffs or placing employees on administrative leave for more than 10 workdays during the shutdown. It applies retroactively to September 30, 2025, and charges the costs to future appropriations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 Last action Oct 23, 2025