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S.768: Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced April 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2011 - Declares that, if any regular appropriation bill for a fiscal year does not become law before the beginning of the fiscal year, or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations (continuing resolution) is not in effect: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury shall fully pay principal and interest on the federal debt held by the public; and (2) Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits shall...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.
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| April 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |