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US HR1178

US HR1178
Deadline Enforcement Act


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Introduced
02/13/2019
In Committee
02/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing appropriations, to withhold the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which such automatic continuing appropriations are in effect, to prohibit the use of funds for the official travel of Members of Congress during any period in which such automatic continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Deadline Enforcement Act, amends Title 31 of the United States Code to provide for automatic continuing appropriations in the event that regular appropriation bills are not enacted before the start of a new fiscal year. The bill also withholds the pay of members of Congress and prohibits the use of funds for their official travel during any period in which such automatic continuing appropriations are in effect. These provisions aim to incentivize Congress to meet budget deadlines and avoid disruptions to government operations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/13/2019)

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