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HR5657119th CongressWALLET

Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would ensure _back pay_ for employees of federal contractors who lose pay or work when government funding lapses. It would require agencies to raise contract prices to cover reasonable costs contractors face because of a lapse and fund those adjustments from the Treasury for the relevant fiscal year.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Back pay for federal contractor employees

If enacted, agencies would reimburse contractors for paying workers during a funding lapse. Contractors could cover furloughed time, reduced hours or pay, and restore paid leave used because of the lapse. It would only apply if contract work was paused or cut by the lapse, and it would pay up to $1,442 per week per worker, pro‑rated under 40 hours. Covered workers would include service employees and laborers or mechanics under federal wage laws. Contractors would need agency‑approved proof of actual costs, and agencies would pay as soon as practicable, even if the contract normally bars such costs.

Funding to pay contractor back wages

If enacted, the government would provide whatever funds are needed in FY 2026 so agencies can pay these contract adjustments. The money would be available until December 31, 2026. It would cover the lapse that began on or about October 1, 2025 and any later lapses in FY 2026. This would let agencies pay contractors for approved back wages and leave restoration.

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Sponsor

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

MA • D

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