Senate Adopts Resolution to Align Lawmakers’ Pay with Federal Employees in Shutdowns
Federal employees go unpaid during government shutdowns, and now a new Senate resolution ensures senators will too.
Government Shutdown
Stay updated on the latest government shutdown news affecting federal employees and retirees, including guidance on furloughs, pay and benefits, back‑pay rules, and agency operations during funding lapses. Explore analysis of Congressional negotiations, proposed legislation to prevent or resolve shutdowns, and real‑time updates when a shutdown is imminent or underway. Find clear explanations of how shutdowns impact federal pay, leave, telework, contracting, and essential vs. non‑essential work status, along with insights into the broader policy and political factors driving these events.
Legislation Seeks to End Credit Score Harm Caused by Government Shutdowns
Recently introduced legislation seeks to protect federal employees’ credit during government shutdowns.
Congress Finally Resolves DHS Funding Impasse
The partial government shutdown within the Department of Homeland Security is finally over.
Trump Issues Order to Pay All DHS Employees
President Trump signed a memo to pay all Department of Homeland Security federal employees during the partial shutdown.
DHS Funding Deal Fails to Pass Congress Before Easter Recess
The House and Senate passed different DHS funding bills, but failed to resolve the partial shutdown. However, pay is set to resume for TSA employees.
OPM Reinterprets Automatic Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Employees After a Government Shutdown
OPM updated its shutdown guidance, putting guaranteed back pay after a government shutdown in doubt for furloughed federal employees.
Government Shutdown Officially Over
Categories Federal Workforce News The partial government shutdown that began last weekend officially ended on Tuesday.
New Bill Would Guarantee Pay for Federal Employees and Contractors in Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to pay federal employees and prevent layoffs during any government shutdowns in FY 2026.
Partial Government Shutdown Begins After Senate Approves Spending Agreement
Categories Federal Workforce News The Senate has approved an agreement to fund most of the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Another Government Shutdown? What Federal Employees Need to Know
President Trump said that he thinks another government shutdown is likely. These are some important considerations for federal employees.
