End Shutdowns Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 30, 2019)
End Shutdowns Act
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect.
The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
The bill also prohibits the Senate from considering matters other than appropriations or emergency legislation on or after October 1 of each fiscal year if continuing appropriations provided by this bill are in effect.
What just happenedJan 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S771)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 30, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S771)
Appropriations Committee - Jan 30, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate