S. 2963 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
S. 2963 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 1, 2025, sponsored by Tina Smith with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 This bill provides back pay to employees of federal contractors who lost pay due to a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2026. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for federal agencies that are subject to a lapse in appropriations in FY2026 to adjust the price of contracts to compensate federal contractors for providing back pay to employees who were…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tina Smith (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Oct 1, 2025)
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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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