The Keep America Building Act prevents the federal government from halting construction and infrastructure projects when Congress fails to pass a budget and the government temporarily shuts down. Normally, when there's a lapse in government funding, federal agencies must stop paying contractors and pause work on ongoing projects. This bill changes that by requiring the government to keep paying contractors and allowing them to continue work even during these budget gaps. Essentially, it ensures that construction projects, infrastructure work, and other contracted services can keep moving forward without interruption, even when Congress is deadlocked on spending bills. This affects construction companies, workers on federal projects, and communities waiting for infrastructure improvements—allowing them to avoid costly delays and work stoppages that typically happen during government shutdowns.

Keep America Building Act

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Keep America Building ActThis 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.&nbsp;