Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

House Bill 5696 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5696 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Economics and Public Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/27/2023, 2:36 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5696

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5696

Bill HR 5696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2023. Bill HR 5696 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 26, 2023. Bill HR 5696's most recent activity was 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. as of September 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5696

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5696

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Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5696

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.