Bill > HR834

This bill, titled the "Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act," aims to amend U.S. federal law to provide for automatic continuing appropriations and prohibit certain government activities during any period when such appropriations are in effect. Key provisions include: 1. Automatic continuing appropriations: The bill adds a new section to Title 31 of the U.S. Code to provide for automatic continuing appropriations if a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution is not enacted before the start of a fiscal year. 2. Prohibitions on government activities: During the period when automatic continuing appropriations are in effect, the bill prohibits the use of funds for travel by members of Congress and executive branch employees, bonuses and pay incentives for political appointees, official reception and representation expenses, and the operation of exercise facilities and golf courses. 3. Withholding of congressional pay: The bill requires the payroll administrators of the House and Senate to withhold the pay of members of Congress during the period when automatic continuing appropriations are in effect, and to release the withheld amounts at the end of the congressional session. The overall aim of the bill is to create a mechanism to prevent government shutdowns and limit government operations during such periods to essential functions, while also incentivizing Congress to pass regular appropriations bills in a timely manner.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/834/all-info