Senators Schatz and Van Hollen introduce legislation to ensure federal employees and contractors are paid during the government shutdown.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators introduce legislation for federal employee pay: U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Chris Van Hollen, alongside over 20 colleagues, have proposed the True Shutdown Fairness Act. This legislation aims to ensure that all federal employees, servicemembers, and federal contractors receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown and prevent mass firings.
Support and intentions behind the bill: The bill has garnered support from various employee unions and emphasizes that no federal worker should be penalized for the current political impasse. Senators Schatz and Van Hollen have criticized Republicans for the situation, insisting that they need to negotiate a reopening of the government that protects federal workers.
Key provisions of the True Shutdown Fairness Act: The act would restart pay immediately for all affected federal workers and prohibit any Reductions in Force during the shutdown. It also ensures that employees will receive back pay following the conclusion of the shutdown, building on previous legislation aimed at protecting federal employees during such crises.
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Brian Schatz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Brian Schatz is worth $4.8M, as of October 23rd, 2025. This is the 171st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schatz has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Brian Schatz Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Brian Schatz:
- S.2671: Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025
- S.2652: Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act
- S.2488: Empowering App-Based Workers Act
- S.2363: Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025
- S.2253: Unsubscribe Act of 2025
- S.2127: Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
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Brian Schatz Fundraising
Brian Schatz recently disclosed $319.0K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 300th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 77.2% came from individual donors.
Schatz disclosed $98.0K of spending. This was the 580th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schatz disclosed $2.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 155th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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