Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023
This bill creates automatic continuing appropriations to prevent government shutdowns. If Congress fails to pass annual spending bills by October 1st, federal programs automatically continue at the previous fiscal year's funding level for up to 14 days, with extensions possible every 14 days until a full spending bill is enacted. During these automatic funding periods, congressional staff and federal employees face strict limits on official travel (except for returning to Washington, D.C., or responding to national security events), and campaign funds cannot cover travel for federal office duties. The bill directly affects all federal agencies, programs, and congressional staff during funding gaps, aiming to maintain government operations without congressional action.
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Introduced Sep 26, 2023
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Sep 26, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, House Administration, the Budget, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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