119th Congress · introduced in the House · Oct 8, 2025
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
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Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Oct 8, 2025)
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
This bill establishes a framework to temporarily suspend certain judicial and administrative proceedings against a federal employee or contractor during a shutdown.
Under the bill, a shutdown is a period in which (1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department because a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution has not been enacted, or (2) the debt of the federal government is greater than the statutory limit.
A federal worker (i.e., an employee of a government agency or contractor) who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension with respect to any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, student loan repayment, or other civil obligation or liability that the worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown.
The bill includes related provisions that restrict evictions, foreclosures, the enforcement of liens, and the termination of insurance policies during a shutdown. It also provides for the deferral of federal income taxes and student loan payments during a shutdown.
The Department of Justice may commence a civil action against any person who engages in (1) a pattern or practice of violating the requirements of this bill, or (2) a violation that raises an issue of significant public importance. A person aggrieved by a violation of this bill's requirements may also bring a private right of action.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Just…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
…Act of 2025 (H.R. 4440); Support for the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 (S. 2648); Support for the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S. 2982 / H.R. 5708); Support for the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5572 / S. 2948); Support for the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act (H.R. 5674 / S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Just…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 7, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
…Act of 2025 (H.R. 4440); Support for the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 (S. 2648); Support for the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S. 2982 / H.R. 5708); Support for the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5572 / S. 2948); Support for the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act (H.R. 5674 / S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 4, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
…Act of 2025 (H.R. 4440); Support for the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 (S. 2648); Support for the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S. 2982 / H.R. 5708); Support for the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5572 / S. 2948); Support for the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act (H.R. 5674 / S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Just…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Jan 27, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…39- True Shutdown Fairness Act S 3012- Shutdown Fairness Act HR 5657- Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 HR 5628- Pay Workers What They've Earned Act HR 5708- The Federal Employee Civil Relief Act S 3141- Securing Assurance for Federal Employees Act "SAFE Act" S 3043- Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDERAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
…Act of 2025 (H.R. 4440); Support for the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act of 2025 (S. 2648); Support for the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S. 2982 / H.R. 5708); Support for the Help Federal Employees During Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5572 / S. 2948); Support for the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act (H.R. 5674 / S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…tealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Just…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing