Proposal:Government Shutdown Prevention Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 622
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Government Shutdown Prevention 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 or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect.

For an initial 60-day period, the bill provides continuing appropriations at 95% of the rate for the preceding year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. The bill reduces the continuing appropriations by 2% after the first 60-day period and by an additional 2% for each subsequent 60-day period until the applicable appropriations legislation is enacted.

Bill Title

Government Shutdown Prevention Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
• 2019-01-16: Introduced in House
• 2019-01-16: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.