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US SB2982

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Schatz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Suspends enforcement of certain civil liabilities for federal employees and contractors during government shutdowns (appropriations lapses exceeding 24 hours) or debt ceiling breaches, with protections extending 30 days after shutdown ends

  • Prohibits evictions, mortgage foreclosures, and property lien enforcement against affected federal workers without court order, and allows courts to stay proceedings or adjust obligations when ability to pay is materially affected

  • Provides student loan deferment with no interest accrual during shutdowns, prohibits lenders from placing loans in default or sending them to collection without court order

  • Allows deferral of federal income tax collection for up to 90 days after shutdown ends with no interest or penalties, and prevents insurance policy lapses for non-payment of premiums during covered periods

  • Establishes enforcement through Attorney General civil actions with penalties up to $55,000 for first violations and $110,000 for subsequent violations, plus private right of action for aggrieved individuals to recover damages and attorney fees

Legislative Description

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance10/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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