Proposal:A resolution rejecting the use of Government shutdowns.

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	SRES 66
Type of Legislation	Senate Resolution
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

This resolution rejects the use of government shutdowns as a negotiating tactic. It also affirms that government shutdowns (1) cause unnecessary pain to federal workers and the people of the United States, and (2) should never be resorted to again.

Bill Title

A resolution rejecting the use of Government shutdowns.

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-02-11: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S1169)
• 2019-02-11: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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