Summary
Speaker Mike Johnson said that Congress will ensure furloughed federal workers receive back pay once the government reopens. The White House has suggested back pay is not guaranteed, but Johnson is prepared to authorize the necessary funds. There is a disagreement between Johnson and the Trump administration on this issue.
Key Facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will make sure furloughed workers get back pay after a government shutdown.
- The White House has suggested that back pay for furloughed workers is not guaranteed.
- Johnson stated that it is a usual practice for furloughed federal employees to receive back pay.
- An Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo suggested that furloughed workers are not automatically entitled to pay during a shutdown.
- Johnson indicated he would work for Congress to authorize funds for back pay if required.
- President Trump has expressed differing views, suggesting some workers may not deserve back pay.
- The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act (GEFTA) does not automatically ensure back pay according to OMB's interpretation.
