HR 5876 · in committee · significant
Keep America Building Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill prevents federal funds from being withheld to suspend or delay work on government contracts during budget lapses or shutdowns.
- It affects federal contractors and workers whose projects could otherwise be halted when Congress fails to pass appropriations.
- The bill requires continued funding for contracted work without specifying new appropriations or implementation timelines.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would requiring continued contractor payments during budget lapses affect the federal government's ability to pressure Congress to pass spending bills?
- 02
Which federal contractors and workers would benefit most from uninterrupted payments, and what costs might fall on other government priorities?
- 03
What safeguards should exist to prevent contractors from being paid for work that cannot proceed due to lack of appropriated funds?
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Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
4/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-10-31
Joining the bill
Legislative timeline
2025-10-31 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-10-31 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-10-31 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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