Prevent Government Shutdowns: Automatic Funding and Restrictions
This act aims to prevent government shutdowns by automatically triggering temporary funding if a budget is not enacted. This means essential public services will continue, and citizens will not experience direct interruptions. It also introduces restrictions on official travel for officials and members of Congress during such periods, encouraging faster budget enactment.
Key points
Automatic Funding: If a budget is not passed, government programs and projects will continue for 14-day periods, ensuring continuity of public services.
Restrictions for Officials: Members of Congress and government employees will have limited official travel during temporary funding periods, with exceptions for returning to D.C. or national security events.
Budget Priority: Congress will have limited legislative options, focusing on enacting a budget to end the temporary funding period as quickly as possible.
Status:
Introduced
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