February 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 24 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                   PAY WORKERS WHAT THEY HAVE EARNED

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about legislation 
that I introduced to protect Nevadans from the pain of another 
government shutdown.
  Federal employees and contractors shouldn't be on the hook for the 
fees, interest, and fines that pile up when the government shuts down. 
That is why yesterday I introduced legislation to ensure these workers 
don't just receive backpay, but they also get paid back for the late 
fees and overdue rent notices they receive, through no fault of their 
own, during any government shutdown.
  This bill also requires the Federal Government to reimburse States 
and Tribes for extra funds that they were forced to spend during 
shutdowns, ensuring Nevada taxpayers aren't picking up the tab when the 
Federal Government refuses to do so.
  The President made clear on Tuesday night that he is willing to 
create another self-imposed crisis so that he can get money for a 
border wall. This bill will ensure that our Federal workers and State 
and Tribal governments aren't footing the bill for that crisis.

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