A bill 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.

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Congressional Summary of S 4461

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2020

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 both chambers of Congress have not passed the appropriations bills for the year.

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Current Status of Bill S 4461

Bill S 4461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2020. Bill S 4461 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on August 5, 2020. Bill S 4461's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506. as of August 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4461

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4461

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Budget process

- Congressional officers and employees

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Federal officials

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Legislative rules and procedure

- Members of Congress

- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

- Transportation costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4461

A bill 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.