Contact Congress about S. 2806: Eliminate Shutdowns Act

Most federal programs would keep getting money during a funding gap. The money would come in 14-day blocks at the last approved funding rate, with limits on new grants, large early payments, and agency transfers.

Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Eliminate Shutdowns Act is a Senate bill stalled. The latest recorded action: Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2806 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 533) made in Senate.

Latest action on S. 2806: Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2806 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 533) made in Senate.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and organizations that feel a shutdown first. That includes federal workers, federal agencies, contractors, states, grantees, and people who rely on federal services or benefits. It also affects Congress and the White House because it changes what happens when they miss a funding deadline.

Why this matters: Funding gaps can shut down parts of the federal government and disrupt pay, services, contracts, and benefits. This bill would create a backup so most of that work can continue while Congress and the President keep negotiating. It may reduce harm from shutdowns. It may also change the pressure on elected officials to finish spending bills on time.

Key provisions in S. 2806

• Most programs would keep getting money during a funding gap. The bill provides whatever sums are needed at the last approved funding rate.
• The backup applies only to programs funded by the last relevant spending law. It does not apply if a current full-year law or separate short-term funding law is already in effect.
• Funding would come in 14-day blocks. Each block would renew on its own while the funding gap continues.
• Some benefit programs would get enough money to keep current-law benefits going. This includes entitlements, other required payments, and programs under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
• The backup starts on the first day of the funding gap. It ends when Congress passes full-year funding for the account or a separate continuing funding law for that program.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2806

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 2806

What is S. 2806?

Most federal programs would keep getting money during a funding gap. The money would come in 14-day blocks at the last approved funding rate, with limits on new grants, large early payments, and agency transfers.

How do I support or oppose S. 2806?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 2806?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

How does Modern Action help me act on S. 2806?

Modern Action gives you bill-specific context, lets you choose support, opposition, or changes, and drafts a message from your position and reasons.