118th Congress Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 5696: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
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- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any of the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect.
The bill also limits official travel, congressional recesses or adjournments, and the consideration of legislation that is unrelated to appropriations after the beginning of a fiscal year if the appropriations process has not been completed.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jimmy Panetta D-CAOriginal
- James (Jim) Moylan R-GU
- Abigail Spanberger D-VA
- Mike Gallagher R-WI
- Brad Sherman D-CA
- Nicolas LaLota R-NY
- Haley Stevens D-MI
- Eric Sorensen D-IL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jodey Arrington SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jodey Arrington.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, House Administration, the Budget, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.