Warner, Kaine Push Bill to Shield Federal Workers From Evictions, Defaults Amid Shutdown

Warner, Kaine push bill to shield federal workers from evictions, defaults amid shutdown

The legislation would halt evictions or foreclosures, stop repossession of vehicles or other property, prevent negative credit impacts, pause student loan default consequences, and let workers stay current on bills and insurance premiums.

Heinrich backs legislation protecting federal workers during shutdown

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joins a group of U.S. Senate Democrats backing legislation to protect federal workers during the shutdown. (Danielle Prokop/Source NM)U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a group of U.S. Senate Democrats sponsoring a bill to protect federal workers and contractors during the federal shutdown. According to a Tuesday news release,  the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (…

Warner, Kaine introduce bill to protect federal workers during government shutdown

Senators Warner and Kaine introduce the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act to shield federal workers from financial issues during shutdowns.