Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

This bill would protect federal workers and contractors from certain financial obligations during government shutdowns. When the government shuts down for more than 24 hours or hits the debt limit, workers who are furloughed or working without pay could ask courts to temporarily delay payments like rent, mortgages, taxes, fines, insurance premiums, and student loans. The bill would also restrict evictions, foreclosures, and insurance cancellations during shutdowns, and allow workers to defer federal income taxes and student loan payments. The Justice Department could sue people who violate these protections, and affected workers could also file their own lawsuits.

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