Summary
The Senate reached a deal to reverse fired federal workers during the government shutdown and promised backpay for those affected. This agreement would cancel over 4,000 layoff notices and stop further workforce reductions until January 30. The deal is not final, but the White House supports it.
Key Facts
- The Senate deal reverses over 4,000 layoff notices for federal workers.
- Affected workers will receive backpay for the time they were furloughed.
- The bill prevents using federal funds for further layoffs until January 30.
- The White House originally aimed to cut up to 10,000 federal jobs.
- The bill says any layoffs that happened since October 1, 2025, have no effect.
- Workers returned to employment as if they were never laid off.
- The agreement is awaiting final approval, with White House support.
- Future layoffs could still occur starting in February if protections aren't extended.
