Bills · S 2982
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2982Government Operations and Politics
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
INTRO OCT 7· LAST ACTION OCT 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns and debt limit crises can severely disrupt the lives of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and their families. When these workers are furloughed or work without pay, they often struggle to meet their basic financial obligations like rent, mortgage payments, and other bills. This can lead to significant stress, credit damage, and even homelessness or foreclosure for some.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a safety net, offering a measure of financial stability and peace of mind to federal employees during uncertain times. It aims to prevent these workers from being penalized for circumstances beyond their control. Without this law, federal workers would continue to bear the full brunt of financial obligations during a shutdown, potentially facing evictions, foreclosures, and accumulating debt and late fees, which could have long-lasting negative impacts on their financial well-being.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows federal workers affected by a shutdown to apply to a court for a temporary pause or adjustment on various civil financial obligations.
This gives workers legal recourse to manage their finances when their income is disrupted by a shutdown, protecting them from immediate financial ruin.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits landlords from evicting federal workers from their homes during a shutdown without a specific court order.
This directly prevents homelessness or housing instability for workers who are unable to pay rent due to a lack of income during a shutdown.
PROVISION 03
Invalidates property sales, foreclosures, or seizures for missed payments during a shutdown unless ordered by a court beforehand.
This protects federal workers from losing their homes or other secured property due to financial hardship caused by a shutdown.
PROVISION 04
Requires government agencies to inform federal workers about these protections when they are hired and again if a shutdown occurs.
This ensures that affected workers are aware of their rights and can utilize the protections provided by the bill.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
D· Hawaii
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 18 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 7
Introduced in Senate
OCT 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2982
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 7, 2025
Last actionOct 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 7, 2025
Senate BillS 2982Government Operations and Politics
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
INTRODUCED OCT 7, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
