H.R. 6018 · 119th Congress
Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
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WiedSponsor8 cosponsors · 2 D, 6 R
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Mackenzie
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McClain Delaney
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Fitzgerald6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill requires Farm Service Agency (FSA) officers and employees to continue to work during a government shutdown.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 10, 2025
Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
This bill requires Farm Service Agency (FSA) officers and employees to continue to work during a government shutdown.
As background, under an exception in the Antideficiency Act, an employee whose duties involve the safety of human life or the protection of property may be required to work during a government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations).
Under this bill, any services by an FSA officer or employee are deemed to be for an emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property. Thus, if a lapse in FSA appropriations occurs, FSA officers and employees may be required to continue working.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Bringing Assistance for Rural Needs During Shutdowns Act
Latest action (Nov 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.