Bill > S3009

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 enact appropriations. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Automatic Continuing Appropriations: The bill amends Chapter 13 of Title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing appropriations at the previous fiscal year's rate if regular appropriations for a program, project, or activity have not been enacted by the start of a new fiscal year. 2. Limits on Travel Expenditures: During a "covered period" when all general appropriations acts have not been passed and transmitted for the President's signature, the bill restricts official travel by certain government officials and limits the use of campaign funds for such travel. 3. Procedural Changes in Congress: The bill establishes new procedures in the Senate and House of Representatives during a "covered period," including limits on what matters can be considered and requirements for determining the presence of a quorum. 4. Budgetary Effects: The bill classifies its budgetary effects as discretionary appropriations for the purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, with the continuing appropriations provided by the bill considered part-year appropriations for the purposes of enforcing discretionary spending limits. The bill is intended to help prevent government shutdowns by providing for the continuity of government operations in the absence of timely enacted appropriations.

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