The government would not fully shut down just because Congress misses a funding deadline. Funding would continue in 14-day blocks, while Congress faces travel limits and must focus on budget work.
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Prevent Government Shutdowns Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded 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.
Latest action on H.R. 5870: 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups tied to federal funding during budget fights. Federal workers, agencies, benefit recipients, contractors, states, grantees, lawmakers, congressional staff, and Office of Management and Budget employees would see the clearest effects.
Why this matters: Shutdowns can stop services, delay pay, and disrupt people who rely on federal money. This bill would reduce that risk by keeping money flowing when spending bills are late. It also tries to keep pressure on Congress by limiting travel and other floor work. The main uncertainty is whether automatic funding would help lawmakers finish budget deals faster or make delays easier to live with.
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Officially: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
The government would not fully shut down just because Congress misses a funding deadline. Funding would continue in 14-day blocks, while Congress faces travel limits and must focus on budget work.
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Sitting in Appropriations
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: 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. (10/31/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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