Summary
Congress is working quickly to pass budget bills to avoid a government shutdown. A proposed law, the End Government Shutdowns Act, aims to keep the government running automatically if Congress doesn't finish the budget on time. This law would gradually reduce funding until all budget bills are passed.
Key Facts
- Congress faces a deadline to pass budget bills to avoid a government shutdown.
- There is disagreement over the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Government shutdowns have previously cost taxpayers nearly $4 billion.
- Shutdowns can reduce the economy's growth rate by 0.2% each week.
- Political disagreements often stall budget agreements.
- The End Government Shutdowns Act would allow continued funding at reduced levels.
- Funding would decrease by 1% every 30 days without a new budget.
- The proposed law aims to maintain government services while Congress negotiates a long-term solution.
