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Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

USA118th CongressHR-1301| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2023
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-588
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5456
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and the 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.
Mar 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-640
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-588
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5456
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and the 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.


  • March 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-640
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-640: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

USA118th CongressHR-1301| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2023
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-588
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5456
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and the 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.
Mar 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-640
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-588
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5456
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and the 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.


  • March 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-640
    Introduced in Senate
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-640: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted