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HR 5876 · in committee · significant

Keep America Building Act

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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  1. 01

    How would requiring continued contractor payments during budget lapses affect the federal government's ability to pressure Congress to pass spending bills?

  2. 02

    Which federal contractors and workers would benefit most from uninterrupted payments, and what costs might fall on other government priorities?

  3. 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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Introduced 2025-10-31

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-10-31 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. 2025-10-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-10-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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