II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2729 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2023 Mr. Kaine 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 to prohibit consideration of other matters in the Senate if appropriations are not enacted.