H.R. 5599 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5599 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 26, 2025, sponsored by Johnny Olszewski, Jr. with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
This bill prohibits the removal of federal employees from the civil service during a government shutdown due to a lapse in discretionary appropriations. If an employee is removed from the civil service in violation of this bill, the employee may elect to be reinstated with back pay on the date on which the lapse in appropriations ends.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Sep 26, 2025)
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