Bills · HR 7322
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7322Government Operations and Politics
True Shutdown Fairness Act
INTRO FEB 2· LAST ACTION FEB 2
READING
11MIN
COSPONSORS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns have significant real-world consequences for millions of American families. When the government shuts down, federal employees often face furloughs or are required to work without pay, creating immense financial stress and instability. This uncertainty can lead to missed mortgage payments, difficulty paying for necessities, and overall economic hardship for those affected, and it can also damage morale and retention within the federal workforce.
If this bill becomes law, it would remove the immediate financial threat for federal and contract employees during any shutdowns in fiscal year 2026. This means critical government services could continue with less disruption, and the livelihoods of workers would be protected. If it doesn't become law, these workers will continue to face the risk of not being paid during future funding impasses, continuing the cycle of financial instability and uncertainty that government shutdowns bring.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Automatically provides money to pay federal employees during government shutdowns in fiscal year 2026.
This ensures federal workers receive their regular paychecks and benefits without interruption during any funding lapses.
PROVISION 02
Automatically provides money to government contractors to pay their employees working on federal projects during fiscal year 2026 shutdowns.
This protects the financial stability of a broad range of contract workers who support federal operations.
PROVISION 03
Requires payments to covered federal employees to be made promptly, within 7 days for an ongoing shutdown or on regular pay dates for future shutdowns.
This ensures timely compensation, reducing financial hardship for federal employees.
PROVISION 04
Allows federal contractors to receive payments to cover reasonable costs incurred for paying their employees during *past* government shutdowns.
This addresses prior financial burdens faced by contractors and their employees due to previous funding lapses.
PROVISION 05
Defines 'agency' broadly to include all branches of government and certain District of Columbia public employers, and 'covered employee' to include military personnel.
This clarifies the wide scope of protection, ensuring many different types of federal workers are included.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 37
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 2
Introduced in House
FEB 2
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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 7322
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 2, 2026
Last actionFeb 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026
House BillHR 7322Government Operations and Politics
True Shutdown Fairness Act
INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 2, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
37
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
