H.R. 5599 · 119th Congress
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
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Bill details
Introduced: 9/26/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Johnny Olszewski (D · MD-02)
Bill ID: 119hr5599
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Introduced in House
This bill prohibits the removal of federal employees from the civil service during a government shutdown due to a lapse in discretionary appropriations. If an employee is removed from the civil service in violation of this bill, the employee may elect to be reinstated with back pay on the date on which the lapse in appropriations ends.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 9/26/2025
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