Summary

Creates a temporary funding rule that lets agency heads draw necessary money from the U.S. Treasury to pay the salaries and benefits of "excepted" federal employees when an agency lacks appropriations. It limits the use of those funds to pay only for excepted pay and benefits during a lapse, requires agencies to account for and charge those costs later, and applies retroactively to September 30, 2025.

Key Points

• Creates an authority for agency heads to draw Treasury funds to pay excepted employees when agencies lack appropriations.
• Limits use of drawn funds to pay and benefits for excepted employees who perform essential work during a lapse.
• Requires agencies to track and charge costs paid under the rule when appropriations are later available.
• Takes effect retroactively to September 30, 2025, covering payments made on/after that date.
• Does not appropriate funds for other purposes or change tax or state/local obligations.
• Applies only to federal excepted employees and the agencies that employ them.
• Aims to maintain continuity of essential federal functions by assuring pay for excepted staff during funding gaps.

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