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US HR5130

US HR5130
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025


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Introduced
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new mechanism to prevent government shutdowns by creating an automatic continuing appropriations process that would keep federal government programs funded at their previous year's levels if Congress fails to pass a new budget. Under this legislation, if a lapse in appropriations occurs, federal agencies would automatically receive funding at the same rate as the previous year's budget for a 14-day period, with the possibility of 14-day extensions if a new budget is not passed. The bill also imposes strict limitations on official travel for members of Congress and government officials during these "covered periods" of automatic continuing appropriations, restricting most travel except for essential returns to Washington, D.C. or responses to national security events. Additionally, the bill modifies congressional procedures during these periods, limiting the ability to move to other legislative matters except for specific budget-related or emergency measures, and requiring daily quorum checks. The legislation is designed to create stronger incentives for Congress to pass timely appropriations bills by creating increasingly restrictive conditions during funding lapses, with the goal of preventing disruptive government shutdowns. The bill is set to take effect on September 30, 2025, and includes provisions for how these automatic appropriations will be classified and calculated for budgetary purposes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/04/2025)

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