119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Oct 15, 2025
Shutdown Fairness Act
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Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Oct 15, 2025)
Shutdown Fairness Act
This bill provides appropriations to pay federal employees who work during a government shutdown.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for federal agencies to provide standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments to excepted employees for work performed during any period in which interim continuing appropriations or full-year appropriations are not in effect for a fiscal year (i.e., a government shutdown). An excepted employee is an employee who is required to work during a government shutdown.
Under current law, excepted employees are not paid until the government shutdown is over. This bill provides appropriations to pay excepted employees during a government shutdown. The bill also specifies that the term excepted employee includes certain contractors who support federal employees during a government shutdown and members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty.
A federal agency may not use the funds provided by this bill during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect for the purpose of paying excepted employees of the agency.
The bill must take effect as if it had been enacted on September 30, 2025.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
Senate · Nov 7, 2025 · Roll call 609 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Senate · Oct 23, 2025 · Roll call 585 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609. Roll call details
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3012 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 585) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S7996)
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3012 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 585) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S7996)
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3012 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 585) made in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 585. (CR S7720) Roll call details
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7185)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7184-7185)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 191.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Introduced in Senate
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
…ty Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues related to staffing levels for federal fire fighters Issues rel…
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
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R.6267); Recreational Drone Empowerment Act (H.R…
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
DELTA AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
FY2026 and FY 2027 Government Funding, Generally S.3012 - Shutdown Fairness Act HR 6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency 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
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: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation o…
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 FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$440,000
Spent on own lobbying
…automatic continuing resolution on rolling 14-day periods, based on the most current spending levels enacted in the previous fiscal year. Lobbied in support of S. 3012, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure essential federal workers, active-duty military, and some contractors receive pay and benefits during a government shutdo…
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
…the Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act (H.R. 5628); Support for the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S. 2721); Support for the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012 / H.R. 5801); Support for the True Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3039); Support for the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 5810); Support for the Shutd…
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
UNITED STEEL PAPER & FORESTRY RUBBER MANUFACTURING ENERGY · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED STEEL, PAPER & FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1525 - The Common Cents Act; In opposition of HUD Buy America language provisions; In support of Buy America language provisions and rolling stock; support for S.3012 - Shutdown Fairness 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
COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS 33 · lobbying firm or registrant: ATRIO CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to advocating for federal correctional workers and law enforcement policies (H.R. 2550, Protect America's Workforce Act; S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness 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
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165,…
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
DELTA AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
FY2026 and FY 2027 Government Funding, Generally S.3012 - Shutdown Fairness Act HR 6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency 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
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: Budget/Appropriations
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation o…
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
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$266,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R.6267); Recreational Drone Empowerment Act (H.R…
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
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$196,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ty Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues related to staffing levels for federal fire fighters Issues rel…
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
…the Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act (H.R. 5628); Support for the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S. 2721); Support for the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012 / H.R. 5801); Support for the True Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3039); Support for the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 5810); Support for the Shutd…
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
UNITED STEEL PAPER & FORESTRY RUBBER MANUFACTURING ENERGY · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED STEEL, PAPER & FORESTRY, RUBBER, MANUFACTURING, ENERGY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jun 24, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1525 - The Common Cents Act; In opposition of HUD Buy America language provisions; In support of Buy America language provisions and rolling stock; support for S.3012 - Shutdown Fairness 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
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 4, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
…the Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act (H.R. 5628); Support for the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S. 2721); Support for the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012 / H.R. 5801); Support for the True Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3039); Support for the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 5810); Support for the Shutd…
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 ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 23, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165,…
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
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Medical Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R.6267); Recreational Drone Empowerment Act (H.R…
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
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$164,993
Spent on own lobbying
…ty Officers Free Speech Act H.R. 2766/S. 2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 7137/S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act Issues related to executive orders impacting federal labor unions Issues related to staffing levels for federal fire fighters Issues rel…
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
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: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation o…
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
DELTA AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 10, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
FY2026 Government Funding, Generally S.3012 - Shutdown Fairness Act HR 6086 - Aviation Funding Solvency 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
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Mar 10, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$45,800
Spent on own lobbying
…Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, to maintain funding of government agencies in the absence of a full year FY26 appropriations package. Lobbied in support of S. 3012, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure essential federal workers, active-duty military, and some contractors receive pay and benefits during a government shutdo…
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
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Feb 7, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
…to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165,…
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
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 27, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$446,040
Spent on own lobbying
…Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 S. 2772: Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act S. 3002: Pay Our Military Act of 2025 S. 3012: Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3165: True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168: Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3185: ANCHOR for Military Families Act S. 3253: Servicemember Stud…
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
NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
EMPOWER Act (Draft)Whistleblower protections for intelligence community Funding for Inspectors General S.3005Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act S.3012Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act H.R. 5578Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act Information Quality Assuance Act Of…
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