H.R. 5619: Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act

H.R. 5619 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, if the federal government shuts down due to a lack of funding, federal firefighters may not receive their pay and could face temporary layoffs. This bill changes that by providing specific funding for their salaries and benefits during any… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.