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This bill, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019, aims to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to complete regular appropriations. The key provisions include: 1. Automatic continuing appropriations: The bill amends Chapter 13 of Title 31 of the United States Code to provide for automatic continuing appropriations at the previous fiscal year's rate if regular appropriations are not enacted by the start of a new fiscal year. 2. Limits on travel expenditures: During a "covered period" (when regular appropriations have not been enacted), the bill restricts official travel by certain government officials and limits the use of campaign funds for such travel. 3. Legislative procedures: The bill establishes special legislative procedures in the Senate and House of Representatives during a "covered period," including limiting the ability to proceed to matters other than appropriations bills, emergency legislation, or motions relating to quorum, and requiring daily quorum checks.

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