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End Government Shutdowns: Automatic Funding and Budget Priority

This bill aims to prevent government shutdowns by providing automatic funding for programs and projects if the budget is not passed on time. This means essential public services will continue without interruption, ensuring stability and predictability for citizens. Additionally, the House of Representatives will be required to focus solely on passing the budget until it is enacted, with exceptions only for emergencies.
Key points
Automatic Funding: If the budget isn't passed by October 1st, government programs will continue to be funded at the previous year's rate to avoid shutdowns.
Budget Priority: The House of Representatives will be restricted from considering other matters until the budget is enacted, except for emergencies (e.g., loss of life, terrorism, national security).
Stable Public Services: Citizens can expect essential government services to operate without interruption, even if budget approval is delayed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5353
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-08