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Federal Shutdown Prevention Act
This bill provides automatic continuing resolution funding at 99% of prior-year levels if Congress fails to pass appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year. No member of Congress would receive pay during any funding gap. Essential services would continue uninterrupted.
Discussion (7)
The concept is sound but costs may be significantly higher than estimated based on my analysis.
This is why I joined CitizenSenator. Real policy proposals that address real problems. Voted yes.
Finally someone proposing something concrete instead of just talking. Let's refine this and get it passed.
The timeline is too aggressive. I propose extending implementation by 2 years.
Extend implementation timeline by 2 years
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Section 2(c) amended: "Compliance deadline extended from 24 to 48 months, with interim milestones at 12, 24, and 36 months."
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
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Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
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Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."
I support the intent but worry about the implementation timeline. Can we add a phased rollout?