Proposed Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would grant federal workers and contractors legal standing to pause or modify rent, mortgage, and loan payments during a government shutdown, preventing creditors from penalizing them for non-payment during that period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal workers

They are granted legal protections to defer or adjust civil financial obligations during government shutdowns.

Landlords

They are restricted from evicting federal worker tenants during a shutdown without a court order.

Lenders

They are prohibited from enforcing liens, foreclosing on property, or reporting defaults for federal workers during a shutdown without court approval.

Government agencies

They are required to provide written notice of these benefits to their employees and contractors.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment would provide legal protections for federal employees and contractors during government shutdowns, including temporary relief from evictions, foreclosures, student loan payments, and tax collections. It allows courts to or adjust civil obligations for workers whose ability to pay is by a shutdown.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a 'Federal worker' under this act?

It includes employees of any government agency (executive, legislative, or judicial branch) and employees of government contractors.

Does this act apply to criminal proceedings?

No, the act specifically excludes criminal proceedings and child support payments.

What happens if I am a federal worker and my landlord tries to evict me during a shutdown?

The landlord cannot evict you without a court order, and a court may the eviction proceedings if your ability to pay rent is by the shutdown.

Will using these protections hurt my credit score?

The act prohibits lenders and credit reporting agencies from using the exercise of these rights as a basis for adverse credit reports or denial of future credit.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would grant federal workers and contractors legal standing to pause or modify rent, mortgage, and loan payments during a government shutdown, preventing creditors from penalizing them for non-payment during that period.

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Extension of Servicemembers' Protections

The bill explicitly mirrors the structure and definitions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, extending similar protections to federal civilian workers during shutdowns.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency affected by the underlying appropriations bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency affected by the underlying appropriations bill.”Map →

organizationInternal Revenue Service“Agency responsible for tax deferrals under the act.”Map →

personAttorney General“Authorized to bring civil actions for violations of the act.”Map →

personMr. Schatz“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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