S-589 : Still Just a Bill


Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019

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 all of the regular appropriations bills for the year have not been enacted.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.Senate
2019-02-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Congressional officers and employees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Members of Congress
  • Transportation costs
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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