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Keep the Government Open Act of 1996

Introduced: February 6, 1996 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 5, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703)

Feb 22, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Feb 13, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E196)

Feb 6, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

Feb 6, 1996

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Keep the Government Open Act of 1996 - Amends Federal law to allow an officer or employee of the United States or of the District of Columbia to make a contract or obligation before an appropriation is made if the President determines that an appropriation is likely for that purpose before the end of the fiscal year in an amount exceeding the contract or obligation.

Allows a U.S. officer or employee to continue to supply personal services before an appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted if the President determines that an appropriation is likely for that purpose before the end of the fiscal year in an amount exceeding the cost to the government. Requires payment for those services even if no appropriation is enacted if the President so determines. Appropriates funds to pay salaries for each day on which funds are not available (unless an appropriations measure is enacted for the applicable department or agency and the measure makes no appropriation for that salary).

What's happening now March 5, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703)

Committees of jurisdiction 2