BOSTON (WWLP) - As the federal government shutdown continues, Massachusetts Senator Lydia Edwards has proposed a bill to protect federal employees from eviction and credit score impacts due to missed paychecks.

The bill, known as the 'Federal Employee and Service Member Civil Relief Act,' aims to temporarily prohibit landlords and mortgage lenders from evicting federal workers who miss payments during the shutdown. It also ensures that these workers' credit scores are not affected by nonpayment.

The government shutdown has reached its 22nd day, making it the second longest in U.S. history. Federal employees are concerned about missing their first full paycheck this Friday, as the shutdown shows no signs of ending soon.

According to PNC Bank, 67% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, h

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