Womack Pushes Budget Reform to Prevent Government Shutdowns

'It's a shame, it is embarrassing...': Rep. Womack blasts budget failures at explosive House hearing

Rep. Steve Womack questioned Rep. Tom McClintock and former Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young during a House Appropriations Committee hearing focused on the federal budget process and the need for long-term fiscal reform.

WATCH FULL: US Sen. Lankford advocates for bill to prevent government shutdowns, talks Iran war cost

U.S. Sen. James Lankford is pushing for the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would require Congress to remain in session until funding bills are passed to avoid disruptions to federal workers and services.

Womack pushes budget reform to prevent government shutdowns

On Wednesday, a press release announced that Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) further stressed the need for policy reform to prevent future government funding lapses, an ongoing concern of his, during a full-committee hearing.

Bartlesville Radio » News » Lankford Pushes Plan to Keep Congress Working

James Lankford is taking another swing at ending one of Washington's favorite traditions, threatening a government shutdown every few months. Lankford is set to testify Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee in support of his bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, marking the committee's first full oversight hearing since 2008. The proposal, introduced alongside Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), would keep the federal government…

House Committee to Hear Lankford’s Government Shutdown Reform Plan

U.S. Senator James Lankford will testify Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee in support of his bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would prevent government shutdowns while requiring Congress to remain in Washington until annual spending bills are completed. The hearing, titled Funding Lapses: Analyzing Shutdown Reform, marks the House Appropriations Committee’s first full committee oversight hearing since 2008. Lankford introduced the legislation with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House by Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington of Texas and Congressman Jimmy Panetta of California. Under the proposal, a lapse in government funding would trigger an automatic continuing resolution in 14-day increments based on the previous year’s spending levels. During that time, lawmakers would face restrictions on official travel and would be required to remain in Washington until appropriations bills are approved. Lankford’s office said the legislation is backed by more than 30 organizations representing federal employees, labor unions, veterans groups, taxpayer advocates and good government organizations. The bill also has bipartisan support from members of the U.S. Senate, including Oklahoma Senator Alan Armstrong.