To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and to prohibit consideration of other matters in the Senate if appropriations are not enacted.
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Latest Action · September 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4230)
The End Shutdowns Act would prevent federal government shutdowns by automatically continuing appropriations at the prior year's funding level if Congress fails to pass a regular budget by October 1st of each fiscal year. This automatic continuing appropriations mechanism would apply to all federal programs, projects, and activities that received funding in the previous year, ensuring government operations continue without interruption. The bill also includes a Senate rule requiring that once automatic continuing appropriations take effect, the Senate cannot consider any other legislation except emergency measures related to preventing loss of life, responding to terrorism, or addressing national security threats until appropriations bills are passed. The automatic appropriations would remain in effect from the start of any lapse through the date when regular appropriation bills or continuing appropriations legislation is enacted. This legislation aims to eliminate the use of government shutdowns as a negotiating tactic by guaranteeing that federal agencies and programs continue operating regardless of budget disputes.
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