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Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Act

USA119th CongressHR-5953| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    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.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted