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BRIEF · shutdown-stabilizer-act-draft · April 1, 2026

The Shutdown Stabilizer Act

Draft legislative language for payroll continuity during federal shutdowns

A legislative draft establishing a Treasury Payroll Continuity Authority to maintain payroll for essential federal employees during shutdowns. Defines authority, activation, payment, reconciliation, safeguards, and capacity in statute-readable form.

The Approach

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