Bill · H.R. 5870· House(119-HR-5870)

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act

Age: 54 years

Texas

Introduced: 10/31/2025
Last activity: 10/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Jodey Arrington
Cosponsors: - 12 - 9

Economics and Public Finance

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, automatically provides funding to keep government programs running in 14-day increments if regular appropriations bills fail to pass on time. During these periods of automatic funding, official and campaign-funded travel is restricted for Members of Congress and certain government employees. The bill also places strict rules on the House and Senate to stay in session and focus almost entirely on passing the missing appropriations bills. These special operational rules and restrictions continue until the necessary spending bills are successfully enacted.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The legislation establishes strict operating procedures for Congress and restricts travel during funding lapses to encourage prompt budgeting.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
By preventing government shutdowns, the bill avoids the severe economic disruptions and productivity losses associated with funding lapses.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Low-income households rely heavily on uninterrupted federal assistance programs that are protected from government shutdown disruptions.