U.S. Representatives Urge Utility Companies to Suspend Penalties and Shutoffs
Don Beyer of Northern Virginia led 53 U.S. Representatives in urging major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors amid the federal government shutdown.
In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown, we write to urge you to suspend all utility shutoffs and late payment penalties for federal workers or federal contractors affected by the shutdown.
Both essential and involuntarily furloughed employees are currently without pay.
- 53 U.S. Representatives signed the letter
- Utility companies are urged to suspend late penalties and shutoffs
Author's summary: Representatives urge utility companies to support federal workers during shutdown.