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Prevent Government Shutdowns Act: Ensuring Public Service Continuity

This act aims to prevent government shutdowns that can disrupt daily public services. It introduces automatic funding for government programs in 14-day increments if Congress fails to pass annual budgets on time. This means essential services, such as benefit payments and agency operations, will continue even if politicians cannot agree on a budget.
Key points
Automatic Funding: If a budget is not enacted, government programs will automatically receive funds for 14-day periods to avoid shutdowns.
Service Continuity: Ensures that essential public services, including benefits and programs like the Food and Nutrition Act, continue without interruption.
Restrictions on Officials: During automatic funding periods, officials and Members of Congress will face travel restrictions, encouraging faster budget agreement.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5130
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2025-09-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5130.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic Funding: If a budget is not enacted, government programs will automatically receive funds for 14-day periods to avoid shutdowns.
  • Service Continuity: Ensures that essential public services, including benefits and programs like the Food and Nutrition Act, continue without interruption.
  • Restrictions on Officials: During automatic funding periods, officials and Members of Congress will face travel restrictions, encouraging faster budget agreement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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