Bill > S186

This bill, known as the No Budget, No Recess Act, aims to ensure the timely completion of the concurrent resolution on the budget and regular appropriations bills by Congress. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It prohibits Congress from recessing or adjourning for more than 8 hours (a) after April 15 if they have not adopted a budget resolution for the next fiscal year, and (b) after August 1 if they have not passed all regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year. 2. It prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds for official travel by Members of Congress during these periods, with an exception for Members returning to the seat of government after being away when the prohibition began. 3. It establishes procedures for the Senate to ensure a daily quorum, including the ability to compel the attendance of absent Senators and arrest them if necessary. 4. It also requires Members of the House of Representatives to record their presence for purposes of establishing a quorum at noon and 6:00 p.m. during these periods. The bill is designed to incentivize Congress to complete its budget and appropriations work on time, as failure to do so would prevent members from taking recesses or engaging in official travel.

Military Affairs and Security

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