II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 589 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 27, 2019 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Ms. Hassan ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to complete regular appropriations.