OR HJM8

Urges Congress to pass legislation requiring automatic continuation of federal funding after 50 days of a government shutdown, defaulting to the most recent continuing resolution until a permanent agreement is reached

Cites the December 22, 2018 shutdown as the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, which reduced U.S. gross domestic product by an estimated $11 billion

Notes that federal shutdowns are increasing in frequency, with shutdowns occurring in 2013, 2018, and the 35-day shutdown spanning 2018-2019

References impacts including hundreds of thousands of federal employees sent home without pay, critical employees forced to work without pay, and reduced or delayed government services

Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the House, and Oregon's Congressional delegation