Bill · H.R. 5876· House(119-HR-5876)
Keep America Building Act
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Shomari Figures
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Keep America Building Act. It deals with what happens to certain federal contracts when there is a lapse in appropriations. The text states that no federal funds may be used to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work of a project under a contract during a lapse in appropriations. It also stops the government from halting any part of the work agreed to in such a contract.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Contractors and business owners avoid financial disruption and delays during government shutdowns.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
Small businesses holding federal contracts are shielded from costly project suspensions during appropriations lapses.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
Unionized workers on federal projects benefit from uninterrupted employment during appropriations lapses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 ensures that no federal funds may be used to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work of a project under a contract during any lapse in appropriations. This could be viewed as a positive benefit because it keeps projects moving forward and prevents them from being stopped due to funding lapses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Union Workers+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California