Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2023
This bill amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing appropriations for programs, projects, and activities if an appropriation Act is not enacted on time. Funding is set at 99 percent of the rate of operations from the preceding fiscal year. After the first 90 days, this rate is reduced by 1 percentage point for every subsequent 90-day period. The bill also restricts high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of appropriations at the beginning of a fiscal year.
Key points
Automatic Appropriations: Provides funds for programs and activities if a regular appropriation Act is not enacted.
Funding Reductions: Operations start at 99 percent of the previous rate and decrease by 1 percentage point every 90 days.
Distribution Limits: Programs requiring high initial rates of operation will not receive complete distribution at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Status:
Expired
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