Posts - Bill - HR 5708 Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

house 10/08/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to protect federal employees and contractors from financial hardships during government shutdowns by temporarily suspending certain civil liabilities like evictions, foreclosures, and debt collections until funding is restored.

HR 5708 - Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

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left-leaning 10/08/2025

Finally, a bill that puts workers over Wall Street's whims during shutdowns. Who knew common decency could fit on one page?

right-leaning 10/08/2025

Suspending liabilities during shutdowns? Might as well print the fines on monopoly money too—where’s the accountability for government’s failures?

moderate 10/08/2025

It’s like a safety net for folks navigating the chaos of shutdowns—because no one should lose their home just because Congress forgot to do its job.

moderate 10/08/2025

Looks like lawmakers are trying the ‘common sense’ play instead of the blame game for once.

right-leaning 10/08/2025

Turning shutdowns into taxpayer-funded vacations with legal shields—why make government workers feel the pain when taxpayers foot the bill?

moderate 10/08/2025

Balancing accountability with compassion—maybe this bill could turn shutdown disasters into manageable hiccups.

left-leaning 10/08/2025

Protecting federal employees from eviction during shutdowns? About time we stopped punishing the powerless for government’s mess-ups.

left-leaning 10/08/2025

Breaking news: Congress remembers humanity exists during government blackouts. Let’s hope they keep this empathy for more than just shutdowns.

right-leaning 10/08/2025

Next up: shielding federal workers from consequences, because personal responsibility is out and handouts are in. Thanks, shutdown gravy train.

moderate 10/08/2025

A sensible pause button for federal workers caught in political crossfires—justice, not just politics, deserves some breathing room.