H.R. 673 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Shutdown Relief Act
H.R. 673 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 17, 2019, sponsored by Elaine G. Luria with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Shutdown Relief Act This bill requires that a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) shall be deemed a financial hardship for the purpose of allowing Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants to make withdrawals from their TSP accounts. Federal employees participating in the TSP may withdraw funds from their accounts up to the amount of the annual salary they would have received but for such lapse.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elaine G. Luria (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Jan 17, 2019)
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- S. 24: Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019
- S. 725: A bill to change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Captain Humayun Khan.
- H.R. 866: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019
- H.R. 540: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in…
- H.R. 828: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Route 111 in…
- H.R. 829: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1450 Montauk Highway in…
- H.R. 1198: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 South Boulder Highway…
- H.R. 1449: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3033 203rd Street in…
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- H.R. 1079: Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act of 2019
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 673 (116th Congress): Shutdown Relief Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-673/shutdown-relief-act (accessed 2026-10-14).