Federal workers and contractor employees could get extra time to pay key bills during a shutdown or debt-limit crisis. Courts could pause evictions, foreclosures, student loan collections, and other civil debt actions during that time.
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Federal Employees Civil Relief Act is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal employees and contractor employees who miss pay because of a shutdown or debt-limit crisis. It also affects their dependents if the worker’s pay problem hurts the dependent’s own ability to pay bills. Landlords, lenders, insurers, student loan servicers, and debt collectors would have to follow new limits before taking certain actions. Courts would decide when payment problems are serious enough to justify relief.
Why this matters: Shutdowns and debt-limit crises can stop or delay pay while rent, loans, taxes, and insurance bills still come due. This bill tries to stop a temporary pay problem from turning into eviction, foreclosure, lost insurance, damaged credit, or seized property. It could help workers and nearby communities stay more stable during a crisis. It could also slow payment collection for landlords, lenders, and other businesses that rely on timely payments.
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Officially: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Federal workers and contractor employees could get extra time to pay key bills during a shutdown or debt-limit crisis. Courts could pause evictions, foreclosures, student loan collections, and other civil debt actions during that time.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Senate Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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