HR 5876
Keep America Building Act
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Bill overview
The Keep America Building Act ensures that federal contracts remain active even if the government shuts down due to a lack of funding. This bill prevents the suspension, delay, or interruption of work on existing contracts during a lapse in appropriations. It also prohibits halting any agreed-upon work within those contracts. The goal is to maintain project continuity and protect the investments made in federal projects.
Key provisions
- Federal funds cannot be used to suspend contract work during a government shutdown.
- Federal funds cannot be used to delay contract work during a government shutdown.
- Federal funds cannot be used to interrupt contract work during a government shutdown.
- Federal funds cannot be used to stop contract work during a government shutdown.
Who is affected
- Federal contractors
- Federal agencies
- Government projects
Notable changes
- Provides a safeguard against contract disruption during government shutdowns.
Fiscal impact
This bill does not explicitly state a fiscal impact.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5876
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To provide for continuity in certain contracts during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Keep America Building Act
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No Federal funds may be used to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work of a project under a contract during any lapse in appropriations or stop all or any part of the work agreed to in such contract.