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End Government Shutdowns: Automatic Funding to Prevent Service Disruptions.

This bill aims to prevent government shutdowns that can impact public services. It introduces an automatic funding mechanism for programs and projects if Congress fails to pass a budget on time. This means essential services, such as benefit payments or federal agency operations, will continue, albeit with some financial limitations, ensuring stability and predictability for citizens.
Key points
Automatic Funding: If a budget is not passed, government programs will continue at the previous year's level to avoid service interruptions.
Gradual Funding Cuts: After 120 days of automatic funding, and then every 90 days, program funds will be gradually reduced by 1% to encourage prompt budget approval.
Service Stability: Citizens can expect essential government services to operate without interruption, even if Congress fails to agree on a budget.
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Print number: 117_S_2760
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End Government Shutdowns Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2760.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic Funding: If a budget is not passed, government programs will continue at the previous year's level to avoid service interruptions.
  • Gradual Funding Cuts: After 120 days of automatic funding, and then every 90 days, program funds will be gradually reduced by 1% to encourage prompt budget approval.
  • Service Stability: Citizens can expect essential government services to operate without interruption, even if Congress fails to agree on a budget.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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