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Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5657| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (135)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025" aims to provide financial relief to federal contractors and their employees impacted by government funding lapses. It appropriates necessary funds for federal agencies to adjust contract prices, covering costs incurred by contractors due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or about October 1, 2025, or any subsequent lapse in fiscal year 2026. These funds are available until December 31, 2026, to ensure contractors can compensate their workforce. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to compensate contractors for reasonable costs associated with providing back pay to employees who were furloughed, laid off, or experienced reduced hours or compensation as a direct result of a government shutdown. It also covers costs for restoring paid leave that employees were required or permitted to use during such periods. These contract price adjustments are mandated regardless of existing contract terms, ensuring broad applicability. There is a limitation on the amount of weekly compensation covered by these adjustments, capped at the lesser of an employee's actual weekly compensation or $1,442, with pro-rated amounts for part-time workers. Contractors must provide proof of actually incurred costs to receive adjustments. The bill also mandates a report from the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy within one year, detailing the adjustments made, including the number of affected contractor employees and the types of compensation provided.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5810
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Oct 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2963
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5810
    Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.


  • October 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2963
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2963: Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5657| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025" aims to provide financial relief to federal contractors and their employees impacted by government funding lapses. It appropriates necessary funds for federal agencies to adjust contract prices, covering costs incurred by contractors due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or about October 1, 2025, or any subsequent lapse in fiscal year 2026. These funds are available until December 31, 2026, to ensure contractors can compensate their workforce. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to compensate contractors for reasonable costs associated with providing back pay to employees who were furloughed, laid off, or experienced reduced hours or compensation as a direct result of a government shutdown. It also covers costs for restoring paid leave that employees were required or permitted to use during such periods. These contract price adjustments are mandated regardless of existing contract terms, ensuring broad applicability. There is a limitation on the amount of weekly compensation covered by these adjustments, capped at the lesser of an employee's actual weekly compensation or $1,442, with pro-rated amounts for part-time workers. Contractors must provide proof of actually incurred costs to receive adjustments. The bill also mandates a report from the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy within one year, detailing the adjustments made, including the number of affected contractor employees and the types of compensation provided.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5810
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2023
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Oct 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2963
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5810
    Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2023


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.


  • October 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2963
    Introduced in Senate
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (135)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Appropriations Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-2963: Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted