Keep America Building Act
What this could mean for your district
This bill would prevent federal funds from being used to halt or delay contracted projects during government shutdowns. • This could help ensure that local construction projects continue without interruption, potentially benefiting local workers and businesses. • It may also affect how federal funding is allocated for other programs if funds are tied up in ongoing contracts. • There could be questions about how this policy would be enforced and whether it might lead to increased costs for the government or contractors. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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Bill overview
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Introduced in House
Keep America Building Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to (1) to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work of a project under a contract during any lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown); or (2) stop all or any part of the work agreed to in the contract.
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