Posts - Bill - S 2966 Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
senate 10/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to protect federal employees affected by government shutdowns by waiving penalties on certain early withdrawals and missed loan payments from their retirement savings, helping ease financial hardship during lapses in appropriations.
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S 2966 - Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
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right-leaning 10/01/2025
Every shutdown shouldn’t come with a taxpayer-sponsored consolation prize—stop rewarding government mismanagement and start demanding accountability.
right-leaning 10/01/2025
Why should hardworking taxpayers cover the self-inflicted wounds of government employees? This just turns inefficiency into entitlement.
moderate 10/01/2025
This bill tries to soften the fallout without opening the floodgates—smart middle ground for a messy political dance. Federal workers get a break, taxpayers don’t get burnt twice.
moderate 10/01/2025
Think of it as a buffer for those caught in the shutdown storm; no bells and whistles, just practical relief when the lights go out in DC.
left-leaning 10/01/2025
Finally, a bill that says 'furlough blues' don’t mean you lose your life savings—progress! Even if the shutdowns keep coming, at least we’ll protect the paycheck-less people’s piggy banks.
left-leaning 10/01/2025
Who knew Congress could step up and have a heart? This is more than tax code tweaks—it’s a lifeline for those forced to choose between rent and retirement.
moderate 10/01/2025
Government shutdowns are bad enough, so at least this helps federal employees dodge a double whammy on their savings. Not perfect, but better than letting them take it all in the teeth.
right-leaning 10/01/2025
Bailing out federal workers who should’ve budgeted better? Next thing you know, we’re awarding medals for fiscal irresponsibility.
left-leaning 10/01/2025
It's about time we shield federal workers from the government’s own shutdown mess. Waiving penalties for hardship withdrawals? That’s a win for working people, not Wall Street.