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S. 1877

Introduced

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019

Introduced 6/18/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.

11/12/2019 • Senate

Summary

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019

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 withholds congressional pay and limits official travel, congressional recesses or adjournments, and the consideration of legislation that is unrelated to appropriations or an emergency when continuing appropriations are in effect.

Reported to Senate • 11/12/2019

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Topics & Subjects

AppropriationsBudget processCongressional officers and employeesElections, voting, political campaign regulationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Transportation costs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Republican • OK

Sponsored 6/18/2019

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

R-WI

Joined 6/18/2019

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Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 9/10/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 18, 2019

Committee Review

June 19, 2019

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate11/12/2019
Introduced in Senate6/18/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3