Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
This bill provides temporary civil protections for federal workers during government shutdowns. It allows workers who are furloughed or working without pay to seek court-ordered stays on rent, mortgage payments, student loans, taxes, and insurance premiums during the shutdown and for 30 days afterward. Key provisions include halting evictions, foreclosures, and student loan collections without court approval, while preventing penalties or negative credit reporting during the covered period. These protections apply to all federal employees and contractor staff, excluding criminal matters and child support.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 2, 2023
Last action Mar 2, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
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Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
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Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Mark R. Warner
DDemocratic
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