End Shutdowns Act

Bill 118 s 2729, also known as the End Shutdowns Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing future government shutdowns. The bill proposes that if Congress fails to pass a budget before the start of the fiscal year, automatic continuing resolutions would go into effect to keep the government funded at current levels. This would ensure that essential government services continue to operate even in the absence of a formal budget agreement.

Additionally, the End Shutdowns Act includes provisions to ensure that federal employees continue to receive their pay during a government shutdown. This is intended to alleviate the financial burden on federal workers who may be furloughed or working without pay during a shutdown.

The bill also seeks to hold members of Congress accountable for failing to pass a budget on time. If Congress does not meet the deadline for passing a budget, members of Congress would not receive their salaries until a budget is passed. This is meant to incentivize lawmakers to work together to reach a budget agreement and avoid the negative consequences of a government shutdown. Overall, the End Shutdowns Act aims to prevent the disruption and financial hardship caused by government shutdowns by implementing measures to ensure that essential government services continue to operate and federal employees continue to receive their pay.