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Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Makes excepted federal workers and servicemembers eligible for unemployment benefits during government shutdown pay lapses without a waiting period
Key points
- Allow unemployment benefits eligibility
- Deem excepted personnel separated
- Waive waiting period
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-10 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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