Bill
S 2982
Overview: S 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, Introduced in Senate, Introduced on October 07, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The Federal Employees Civil Relief Act aims to provid
Overview: S 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, Introduced in Senate, Introduced on October 07, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The Federal Employees Civil Relief Act aims to provide additional protections and benefits for federal civilian employees who are called to active military service. The bill seeks to ensure that these employees do not face undue financial or professional hardship due to their military obligations.
Key Provisions:
- Extends the protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to federal civilian employees
- Prohibits the termination of federal civilian employment due to military service
- Requires federal agencies to continue providing health insurance and other benefits to employees during their military service
- Allows federal civilian employees to postpone certain financial obligations, such as mortgage payments and student loan repayments, while on active duty
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit federal civilian employees who are members of the National Guard or Reserves and are called to active military service. It would help ensure they are not penalized professionally or financially for fulfilling their military duties.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the Senate and is currently awaiting further action. If passed, the protections and benefits provided by the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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