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H.R. 2963 (104th)

Keep the Government Open Act of 1996

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Introduced

6 February 1996

Last action

5 March 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703)

Sponsors

Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13]

Subjects

Taxation

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23 March 2026

Taxation

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Summary

Keep the Government Open Act of 1996 - Amends Federal law to allow an officer or employee of the United States or of the District of Columbia to make a contract or obligation before an appropriation is made if the President determines that an appropriation is likely for that purpose before the end of the fiscal year in an amount exceeding the contract or obligation. Allows a U.S. officer or employee to continue to supply personal services before an appropriation or continuing resolution is enacted if the President determines that an appropriation is likely for that purpose before the end of the fiscal year in an amount exceeding the cost to the government. Requires payment for those services even if no appropriation is enacted if the President so determines. Appropriates funds to pay salaries for each day on which funds are not available (unless an appropriations measure is enacted for the applicable department or agency and the measure makes no appropriation for that salary).

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E196)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 March 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703)

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 6 February 1996

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    Introduced in House · EN · 6 February 1996

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