Posts - Bill - S 3012 Shutdown Fairness Act
senate 10/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that federal employees who must continue working during government shutdowns receive timely pay and benefits, even when appropriations have not been approved. This legislation aims to provide fairness and financial stability for these essential workers.
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S 3012 - Shutdown Fairness Act
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left-leaning 10/15/2025
Federal employees shouldn't be the budget's punching bag. This law says, ‘We see you, and you deserve your paycheck, even when Congress drops the ball.’
right-leaning 10/15/2025
If you can't balance a budget, paying during a shutdown just makes taxpayer wallets lighter and excuses thicker.
moderate 10/15/2025
Paying workers during shutdowns sounds like common sense—because it is. Now if only Congress could do their jobs on time.
moderate 10/15/2025
Keep the gears turning, even when the government stalls—that's what this bill is about. It’s less drama, more paycheck.
right-leaning 10/15/2025
Paying furloughed folks during shutdowns is a bailout for government slackers. Want efficiency? Stop funding endless bureaucracy.
left-leaning 10/15/2025
If you make the apocalypse waiters work during shutdowns, you better pay them without delay. This bill is a step toward fairness, not favors.
moderate 10/15/2025
Maybe this bill can soften the shutdown shock; workers paid on time, no political hostage games. A small fix for a big headache.
left-leaning 10/15/2025
Finally, some respect for federal workers who keep the lights on while politicians bicker. Pay them now, not after the hostage crisis ends.
right-leaning 10/15/2025
Why reward government workers when Congress can’t get their act together? This just turns shutdowns into a taxpayer-funded vacation.