This bill will protect federal workers and make sure they aren’t harmed during government shutdowns.

News transcript · October 9, 2025

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Introduction of Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

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Reporter (first speaking in SEG 001) said Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Sen. Mazie Hirono and 16 other senators introduced the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, a bill intended to protect federal employees during a government shutdown by shielding them from eviction or foreclosure, preventing student loan delinquency and helping with bill payments; the bill would apply for 30 days after a shutdown.

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Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Mazie Hirono, joined by 16 other senators, introduced the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act to temporarily protect federal workers from eviction, foreclosure and falling behind on student loan payments during a government shutdown; the transcript records the introduction but no vote or further action.

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