H.R. 5801: Shutdown Fairness Act

H.R. 5801 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, federal employees and certain contractors who are required to work during a government shutdown, known as "excepted employees," do not receive their pay until the shutdown concludes. This bill changes that by providing immediate funding for… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.