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. Upon introduction it was read twice and then referred to the.

Summary
The bill makes specified provisional (automatic) continuing appropriations in the event that any regular appropriation bill for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year, or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. (Thus prevents a federal government shutdown.)

Sponsor and Cosponsors
There 20 cosponsors of the bill. Senator signed as a cosponsor of the bill on 30 January 2013 but withdrew his name from the bill the next day.