Bills · HRES 807
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 807Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government.
INTRO OCT 14· LAST ACTION OCT 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it focuses on how the government treats its workforce during a shutdown, particularly concerning pay and job security. A law passed in 2019, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, was designed to protect federal workers by ensuring they get paid after a shutdown. This request aims to uncover any attempts by the Executive Branch to bypass or reinterpret that law.
If this resolution is adopted, the information revealed could highlight whether the Executive Branch is adhering to congressional intent regarding federal employee compensation during shutdowns. It ensures transparency and could lead to further congressional action if the findings suggest employees' rights are being undermined, ultimately affecting the morale and financial well-being of thousands of federal workers and the stability of government services.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests the President to transmit specific documents and communications to the House of Representatives.
This is the core action of the resolution, enabling congressional oversight over executive branch activities.
PROVISION 02
Requires the documents to be related to a lapse in appropriations beginning October 1, 2025, concerning proposed reductions in force.
This provision focuses the inquiry on specific events and potential impacts on federal employment during a shutdown.
PROVISION 03
Asks for information concerning efforts to legally determine if the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 does not require pay for furloughed employees after a shutdown.
This directly addresses potential attempts to circumvent a law designed to protect federal employee pay during government shutdowns.
PROVISION 04
Sets a 14-day deadline for the President to transmit the requested information to the House of Representatives.
This ensures a timely response from the executive branch, facilitating prompt congressional review and potential action.
PROVISION 05
Includes communications between key executive branch offices like the President's Office, OPM, and OMB related to the requested items.
This ensures a comprehensive view of the decision-making process across various levels of the Executive Branch.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 23
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
39
BILLS LED
16
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 14
Submitted in House
OCT 14
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 807
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 14, 2025
Last actionOct 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025
House Res.HRES 807Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government.
INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 14, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
23
COMPLEXITY
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