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US S135

US S135
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 01/30/2023)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ National Budget and Debt

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/135/all-info 01/31/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s135/BILLS-118s135is.pdf 02/08/2023
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