HALT Act of 2023

The HALT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3154, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of government shutdowns. The bill seeks to prevent future government shutdowns by automatically funding federal agencies at the previous year's levels if Congress fails to pass a budget on time.

Under the HALT Act, if Congress is unable to pass a budget by the start of the fiscal year, federal agencies would continue to operate at the same funding levels as the previous year. This would ensure that essential government services are not disrupted and that federal employees are able to continue their work without interruption.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that members of Congress do not receive their salaries during a government shutdown. This is intended to incentivize lawmakers to come to an agreement on a budget in a timely manner and avoid the negative consequences of a shutdown. Overall, the HALT Act of 2023 is designed to prevent the harmful effects of government shutdowns and promote greater accountability and responsibility among members of Congress. It is a bipartisan effort to address a longstanding issue and ensure that the government is able to function effectively and efficiently.