Bills · HR 5657
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5657Government Operations and Politics
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant financial vulnerability for a substantial portion of the workforce that supports federal operations. Currently, when government shutdowns occur, federal employees often receive back pay, but the thousands of employees working for government contractors typically do not. These contractor employees perform critical services, from IT support to building maintenance, and can face severe financial hardship during funding lapses, having to use savings, go into debt, or seek temporary employment.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a more equitable system, offering a safety net for contractor employees and reducing the economic stress caused by government shutdowns. This could help retain a skilled workforce for essential government functions. If it does not become law, these contractor employees will continue to be uniquely exposed to the financial instability of government shutdowns, facing lost income and depleted leave balances each time Congress fails to pass funding bills on time.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Appropriates funds from the U.S. Treasury for federal agencies to cover the costs of contract adjustments related to government shutdowns in fiscal year 2026.
This ensures that money is available to reimburse contractors for employee compensation during periods when government funding lapses.
PROVISION 02
Requires federal agencies to adjust contract prices to compensate contractors for paying employees who were furloughed, laid off, or experienced reduced work/pay due to a shutdown.
This directly protects the income of contractor employees, ensuring they receive their standard compensation despite government funding interruptions.
PROVISION 03
Allows contractors to be reimbursed for the cost of restoring paid leave taken by employees during a government shutdown.
This protects employees' earned leave balances, preventing them from being depleted due to circumstances beyond their control.
PROVISION 04
Sets a maximum weekly compensation amount for which an adjustment can be made at $1,442 per employee, or a pro-rated amount for less than 40 hours per week.
This limits the financial liability of the government for back pay, ensuring that reimbursements are capped at a reasonable level.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to submit a public report within one year of enactment detailing the adjustments made under the act.
This provides transparency and accountability regarding how many employees were affected and how funds were distributed.
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D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 1%
DEM 136 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5657
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5657Government Operations and Politics
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
137
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