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Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

USA117th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• 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 (i.e., any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations affecting any federal agency or department). A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension of any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, student loan repayment, or other civil obligation or liability that the worker or individual owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown. The Department of Justice many 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
Sep 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2900
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Labor, 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.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-588
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • September 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2900
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Labor, 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.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-2900: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

USA117th CongressHR-5456| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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 (i.e., any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations affecting any federal agency or department). A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension of any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, student loan repayment, or other civil obligation or liability that the worker or individual owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown. The Department of Justice many 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
Sep 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2900
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Labor, 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.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-588
    Federal Employees Civil Relief Act


  • September 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2900
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and Labor, 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.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 117-2900: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted