House Bill 5696 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-26

Recent Activity

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.

Alternative Names

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations.

Associated Legislation

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Budget Committee

Committee on House Administration

Rules Committee

Appropriations Committee

Variations and Revisions