Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023
This bill would prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding for most federal programs at the previous fiscal year's level if Congress fails to pass a full budget by the start of the new fiscal year. The automatic funding would continue in 14-day increments until a budget is enacted, with the government returning to normal funding levels once a budget is passed. During these automatic funding periods, government employees (including congressional staff) would face restrictions on travel, with limited exceptions for returning to Washington, D.C. or responding to national security events. The bill also establishes specific procedures for Congress to prioritize budget negotiations during these periods. This would affect the entire federal government and its operations during budget stalemates.
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Introduced Jan 30, 2023
Last action Jan 30, 2023
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Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jan 30, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
J.D. Vance
RRepublican
Co
John Barrasso
RRepublican
Co
John Cornyn
RRepublican
Co
Joni Ernst
RRepublican
Co
Josh Hawley
RRepublican
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