Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government.
A Democratic resolution with 23 Democratic cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution is an inquiry requesting that the President transmit specific information to the House of Representatives. The request focuses on documents related to firings, dismissals, reductions in force, or the withholding of pay for government employees during a lapse in appropriations starting October 1, 2025. It specifically asks for records regarding proposed reductions in force at United States Government Agencies. Additionally, it seeks communications regarding legal determinations at the Office of Management and Budget concerning the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019. Finally, it requests documents related to plans to withhold pay for excepted or furloughed federal and District of Columbia employees.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution explicitly requests unredacted documents and communications to provide oversight of federal personnel and pay decisions.
- Scored +3
Would union members be better off under this?
The resolution investigates potential threats to the pay and job security of federal employees.
- Scored +1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution involves a formal inquiry by the House of Representatives into the actions and communications of the Executive Branch.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The inquiry examines potential efforts to withhold pay from federal employees, which could impact government spending levels.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability: By requesting all documents and communications in complete and unredacted form, the resolution seeks to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the treatment of federal employees during a lapse in appropriations.
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Protection of Employee Pay: The inquiry looks into efforts to determine if the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 requires furloughed employees to receive pay immediately after a lapse in appropriations ends, which relates to the financial stability of federal and District of Columbia employees.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution explicitly requests unredacted documents and communications to provide oversight of federal personnel and pay decisions. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution involves a formal inquiry by the House of Representatives into the actions and communications of the Executive Branch.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The resolution investigates potential threats to the pay and job security of federal employees. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Protecting the pay of government employees provides financial stability for those households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The inquiry seeks to ensure that federal employees receive their expected pay following a lapse in appropriations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By investigating the legality of withholding pay from furloughed employees, the resolution aims to protect the income of federal workers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs? — The resolution seeks documentation regarding the withholding of pay, which relates to the financial security of workers during government shutdowns. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The inquiry examines potential efforts to withhold pay from federal employees, which could impact government spending levels.
- 10/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jamie RaskinDemocrat · Maryland
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia