Pay Federal Workers Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 23, 2019)
Pay Federal Workers Act
This bill creates statutory authority for certain federal employees to be eligible for unemployment compensation during a lapse in appropriations.
With respect to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or around December 22, 2018, a federal employee who is excepted from furlough (i.e., who continues to work during a lapse in appropriations) is deemed eligible for unemployment compensation benefits for the duration of the lapse in appropriations.
What just happenedJan 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House