Bill > S135

This bill, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023, aims to provide for a period of automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in the normal appropriations process. It establishes procedures and consequences to incentivize the timely enactment of appropriations acts. Specifically, the bill amends current law to automatically continue funding for government programs, projects, and activities for 14-day periods if regular appropriations are not enacted. It also imposes limits on official travel by certain government officials during these continuing resolution periods and sets forth procedural rules in the Senate and House of Representatives to prioritize appropriations legislation. The bill also specifies how the budgetary effects of these provisions will be calculated and enforced.