H.R. 1117 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Shutdown Fairness Act of 2019
H.R. 1117 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 8, 2019, sponsored by Katie Hill with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Shutdown Fairness Act of 2019 This bill states that with respect to a lapse in appropriations beginning on December 22, 2018, an individual who is excepted from furlough (i.e., required to work without pay during the lapse in appropriations) and paid unemployment compensation on the basis of federal service is deemed eligible for that unemployment compensation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katie Hill (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Feb 8, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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