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This bill, known as the Keep America Building Act, aims to ensure the continuity of federal contracts during a lapse in appropriations. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to suspend, delay, or interrupt work on a project covered by a contract, even if there is a temporary pause in government funding. This means that if Congress fails to pass a budget on time and there is a government funding gap (often called a "government shutdown"), federal contractors would be allowed to continue their work without interruption. The bill is designed to protect ongoing projects and prevent potential economic disruptions that can occur when government funding is temporarily unavailable. By mandating that contract work cannot be stopped due to a lapse in appropriations, the bill seeks to provide stability and predictability for federal contractors and the projects they are undertaking.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5876/all-info