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Government Shutdown Prevention: Automatic Funding with Decreasing Budget Levels.

This law establishes an automatic funding mechanism for federal agencies if Congress fails to pass a budget on time, effectively preventing government shutdowns. While essential services will continue, most programs will operate on a reduced budget (starting at 94% of the previous year's funding), with further cuts applied every 90 days to pressure Congress to act quickly. Mandatory payments and entitlement programs are protected from these automatic reductions.
Key points
No more government shutdowns: Federal services will continue automatically even if Congress fails to pass annual funding bills.
Automatic budget cuts: Funding for most programs starts at 94% of the previous year's level and decreases by 1% every 90 days until a full budget is enacted.
Protection for mandatory benefits: Entitlement programs and mandatory payments (like food assistance) are funded at the necessary rate to maintain current program levels, exempt from the percentage cuts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_499
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-02-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_499.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more government shutdowns: Federal services will continue automatically even if Congress fails to pass annual funding bills.
  • Automatic budget cuts: Funding for most programs starts at 94% of the previous year's level and decreases by 1% every 90 days until a full budget is enacted.
  • Protection for mandatory benefits: Entitlement programs and mandatory payments (like food assistance) are funded at the necessary rate to maintain current program levels, exempt from the percentage cuts.
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 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

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 2025-12-31.

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