This bill aims to protect federal employees and military personnel from certain financial fees during periods when federal agencies are operating without appropriations. It specifically prohibits financial institutions from imposing insufficient funds fees on accounts held by eligible individuals during such government shutdowns. Additionally, the legislation prevents card issuers from charging late payment fees on credit cards, including government purchase cards, if the payment due date occurs during a covered period. These protections apply to individuals employed in the civil service, Armed Forces, or uniformed services who are either furloughed or working without pay during the shutdown.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial Sector
Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Act
USA119th CongressHR-5953| House
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill aims to protect federal employees and military personnel from certain financial fees during periods when federal agencies are operating without appropriations. It specifically prohibits financial institutions from imposing insufficient funds fees on accounts held by eligible individuals during such government shutdowns. Additionally, the legislation prevents card issuers from charging late payment fees on credit cards, including government purchase cards, if the payment due date occurs during a covered period. These protections apply to individuals employed in the civil service, Armed Forces, or uniformed services who are either furloughed or working without pay during the shutdown.