S 2729 United States Senate · 118th Congress

End Shutdowns Act

This bill prevents government shutdowns by automatically continuing federal programs at the previous year's funding level starting October 1st if no new budget is enacted. It requires the Senate to prioritize budget bills during funding gaps, with exceptions only for emergencies like national security threats. Any automatic funding would last until a new budget is passed, with costs charged to the new budget. This applies to all federal programs unless other laws already address their funding.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 6, 2023 Last action Sep 6, 2023
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Sep 6, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4230)
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Sep 6, 2023
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Tim Kaine
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