119 hr 5542
End Government Shutdowns Act
House BillIntroduced / Referred
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- 3Discharge
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- 5Floor
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- 6Resolving Differences
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- 7President
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 23, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. BARR:\nH.R. 5542.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nPursuant to clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the\nConstitution, Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes\nand to provide for the common defense and general welfare of\nthe United States. Furthermore, clause 18 of section 8 grants\nCongress the authority to make all laws necessary and proper\nfor carrying into execution its enumerated powers, including\nthe power of the purse. This legislation is enacted under\nthese constitutional authorities.\n[Page H4494]\n</pre>"
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