Most federal programs would keep running if Congress misses its budget deadline. They would usually start at 94% of last year's level, then drop more every 90 days. Some benefit programs would still get whatever funding is needed to keep benefits going under current law.
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Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on S. 499: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who depend on federal services, federal workers, government contractors, and the agencies that run federal programs. It also matters to states, grant recipients, and people getting certain benefits, because funding could keep flowing during a budget lapse but often at lower levels and with tighter limits on early spending.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change the default from a shutdown to automatic temporary funding when Congress misses its budget deadline. That could prevent sudden breaks in public services and pay flows, but it would also slowly squeeze many programs if lawmakers still do not finish the budget. In real life, that means fewer abrupt shutdowns, but also a risk of longer periods of reduced funding and delayed grants.
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Officially: Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025
Most federal programs would keep running if Congress misses its budget deadline. They would usually start at 94% of last year's level, then drop more every 90 days. Some benefit programs would still get whatever funding is needed to keep benefits going under current law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S499. Modern Action explains Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Appropriations
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (2/10/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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