Government Shutdown Legislation Tracker

Graphic with a dark blue background featuring Congressman Steven Horsford speaking at a podium. Large text reads: “Government Shutdown Legislation Tracker.” Below, smaller text says: “A government shutdown brings real consequences for families, service members, and federal workers who depend on critical programs to get by. While Republicans play politics with people's lives, I'm working to protect Nevadans by pushing legislation that keeps health care accessible, safeguards jobs, and ensures our communities

Republicans walked away from bipartisan funding talks, and Donald Trump backed out of a planned bipartisan meeting. Despite having total control of the Executive and Legislative Branches, they are choosing a government shutdown over negotiation. While they refuse to act, we are fighting to protect workers and advance legislation to safeguard Americans and Nevadans from the Republican shutdown.

H.R. XXXX, Pay Workers What They've Earned Act
Bill Summary: This bill reimburses federal employees for fees, interest, and fines charged through no fault of their own during a government shutdown. It also reimburses state and tribal governments for costs incurred during federal shutdowns.
Sponsor: Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV)

H.R. XXXX, Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act
Bill Summary: This bill ensures that federal employees have a right to timely action on appeals they file before a Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The legislation establishes a private right of action for any individual who has filed an appeal to the MSPB and whose appeal the MSPB has not taken any action on within 120 days (4 months). Note, this private right of action applies to all non-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission appeals before the MSPB, not just appeals related to employment status.
Sponsor: Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA)

H.R. XXXX, Continuity and Reimbursement for Essential Nutrition for WIC During Shutdowns (CARE for WIC During Shutdowns) Act
Bill Summary: This bill would ensure states are reimbursed for any shortfall in federal WIC funding caused by a government shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI)

H.R. 5401, Pay Our Troops Act
Bill Summary: This bill ensures that during any federal government shutdown, active-duty servicemembers (including reserve components), civilian personnel supporting them, and contractors providing mission-critical support continue to receive pay and allowances. The authority remains in effect until regular appropriations or a continuing resolution is enacted, or until January 1, 2027.
Sponsor: Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA)

H.R. 5451, Aviation Funding Stability Act
Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Federal Aviation Administration to continue drawing from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund during a lapse in government funding to provide stability for the U.S. aviation industry in the event of a government shutdown.
Sponsors: Rep. Steven Cohen (D-TN)

H.R. 5568, Funding Small Businesses During Shutdowns Act
Bill Summary: This bill provides funding to maintain operations in certain Small Business Administration programs for 30 days during a shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Herb Conaway (D-NJ)

H.R. 5572, Help Federal Employees During a Shutdown (Help FEDS) Act
Bill Summary: This bill ensures federal employees who are required to work during a government shutdown are eligible to apply for unemployment insurance (UI). Employees would have to pay back the UI when they receive back pay, and states would be reimbursed for the additional UI they had to pay out.
Sponsor: Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD)

H.R. 5599, Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act
Bill Summary: This bill safeguards federal employees during this and all future shutdowns by prohibiting unlawful terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of the law.
Sponsor: Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-MD)

H.R. 5657, Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act
Bill Summary: This bill ensures federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, janitorial, and security service workers, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost due to a lapse in appropriations.
Sponsors: Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ)

H.R. 5690, Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act
Bill Summary: This bill allows federal contractors to withdraw up to $30,000 from retirement accounts penalty-free during a shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act
Bill Summary: This bill directs federal financial regulators to issue guidance to financial institutions on how to work with shutdown-impacted customers, such as federal employees and contractors. It also encourages flexibility to avoid issues like mortgage and loan application denials, missed payments, and harmed credit scores due to missed paychecks during a shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Bill Summary: This bill ensures that all federal wildland firefighters and firefighters employed on military installations and federal properties continue to receive their pay during a lapse in appropriations. It also prohibits the application of any reduction in force to federal firefighting positions during a government shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR)