Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

Prevents Service Interruptions: By providing automatic funding at the rate of preceding appropriation Acts, the bill ensures that programs and activities continue to operate during a lapse in appropriations (Section 2(b)(1)).

Protects Mandatory Payments: The bill specifically ensures that entitlements, mandatory payments, and activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 maintain program levels under current law during a funding lapse (Section 2(b)(3)).

Holds Officials Accountable: The bill prohibits the use of official funds for travel by Members of Congress and certain officers during a covered period, except for specific exceptions like returning to DC or national security events (Section 3(b)(1)).

Prevents Misuse of Campaign Funds: The bill bans the use of campaign contributions or donations for official travel duties during a period of automatic continuing appropriations (Section 3(b)(2)).

Limits Legislative Flexibility: The bill restricts the House and Senate from moving to proceed to most matters during a covered period, except for a few specific categories like appropriations, debt limits, or emergencies (Section 3(c)(1)(A)).

Restricts Grant Awards: To avoid impacting final funding decisions, the bill prohibits awarding grants or making high initial distributions of funding to States, foreign countries, or grantees during these automatic funding periods (Section 2(f)).