Bill > S2729

This bill, titled the "End Shutdowns Act," aims to provide for a period of automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in the normal appropriations process. It amends Chapter 13 of Title 31 of the United States Code to establish that if an appropriation act for a fiscal year has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect, there will be automatic continuing appropriations at the rate for the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the bill requires the Senate to only consider measures related to making regular or continuing appropriations during such a period, except for emergency legislation determined by the majority and minority leaders. The bill also provides a modified timeline for the sequestration process under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 in fiscal years where these automatic continuing appropriations are in effect.