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This bill, called the "Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025", introduces an automatic continuing appropriations mechanism to prevent government shutdowns when Congress fails to pass annual spending bills. Under the proposed law, if a full-year appropriation act is not enacted, federal programs would automatically receive funding at the previous year's rate for 14-day periods that can be continuously extended. The bill includes several key provisions: it limits official travel for government officials and members of Congress during a funding lapse, restricts the use of campaign funds for travel, and imposes procedural constraints on congressional actions during a funding gap. For the legislative branch, only specific types of measures can be considered during a funding lapse, such as appropriations bills, emergency measures, or certain high-level nominations. The bill also requires a two-thirds majority vote to waive these restrictions and mandates daily quorum checks. Additionally, the bill provides guidance on how these automatic continuing appropriations will be treated for budgetary scoring and enforcement purposes. The provisions are set to take effect on September 30, 2025, potentially providing a new framework to prevent future government shutdowns by ensuring some level of continued government funding during congressional budget impasses.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2721/all-info