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S. 24Became Law

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 16, 2019)

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

This bill requires employees of the federal government or a District of Columbia public employer who are furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, to be compensated for the period of the lapse. The employees must be compensated on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.

What just happenedJan 16, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-1.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
44 cosponsors40 D2 R2 I
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  1. Jan 16, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-1.

  2. Jan 16, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-1.

  3. Jan 16, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 16, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 14, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 14, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 11, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jan 11, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR H498)

  9. Jan 11, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 28).(text: CR H498)

  10. Jan 11, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H503-504)

  11. Jan 11, 2019FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Jan 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 24.

  13. Jan 11, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H498-502)

  14. Jan 11, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jan 10, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jan 10, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jan 10, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jan 10, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S133-134; text: CR S133-134)

  19. Jan 10, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S133-134; text: CR S133-134)

  20. Jan 4, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

  21. Jan 3, 2019Calendars

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  22. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 16, 201949

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

This bill requires employees of the federal government or a District of Columbia public employer who are furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, to be compensated for the period of the lapse. The employees must be compensated on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.

Passed HouseJan 11, 201953

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

This bill requires employees of the federal government or a District of Columbia public employer who are furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, to be compensated for the period of the lapse. The employees must be compensated on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.

Passed SenateJan 10, 201955

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

This bill requires employees of the federal government or a District of Columbia public employer who are furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, to be compensated for the period of the lapse. The employees must be compensated on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.

Introduced in SenateJan 3, 2019

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

This bill requires employees of the federal government or a District of Columbia public employer who are furloughed or required to work during a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018, to be compensated for the period of the lapse. The employees must be compensated on the earliest date possible after the lapse ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations may use leave.

Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 — Informed