HR7322Referred to Committee

True Shutdown Fairness Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-02
Introduced
37
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

James R. Walkinshaw
James R. Walkinshaw
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (308 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (37)

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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.

2026-02-02

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish rules for what happens to federal employees and government operations during a shutdown, likely addressing issues like whether workers get paid, which agencies continue operating, and how long a shutdown can last. The bill has been referred to multiple committees that oversee government spending, federal workforce rules, and military operations, suggesting it would affect federal workers, military personnel, and the public services they provide.

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Government Operations and Politics
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