S-4461 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-06CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.Senate
2020-08-05CalendarsIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2020-08-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
Related Subjects
  • 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
  • Transportation costs
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Related Bills

See Related Bills