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- H.R.720
H.R.720: To deem Federal employees excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2019 to be eligible for unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (22 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill states that with respect to the lapse in appropriations beginning on or around December 22, 2018, a federal employee who is excepted from furlough (i.e., who continues to work during the lapse in appropriations) and is not paid is eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Anthony Brown (D-Md.) |