Bill · S. 2806· Senate(119-S-2806)
Eliminate Shutdowns Act
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/29/2025 — Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2806 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 533) made in Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Eliminate Shutdowns Act" aims to provide for automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in funding. If a lapse occurs, the bill automatically appropriates necessary funds at the rate of previous operation levels for specific programs and projects. These automatic funds are granted in 14-day increments that extend as long as the lapse continues. For entitlements and specific activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, funding is set at the rate necessary to maintain current program levels. The Act includes specific limitations on fund transfers and high-initial-rate distributions to prevent impinging on final funding. This legislation is intended to take effect on September 30, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill establishes a structured mechanism for automatic continuing appropriations to prevent funding gaps during government shutdowns.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill protects the continuity of nutrition and food assistance programs during government shutdowns.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill ensures the continuity of essential health services and programs by providing automatic funding during appropriations lapses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintenance of Essential Services: For entitlements and activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, funds are provided at a rate necessary to maintain program levels, ensuring these services continue during a lapse (Sec. 2(b)(3)).
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Prevention of Funding Gaps: The bill provides for the automatic appropriation of sums necessary for continuing programs, projects, or activities if a lapse occurs, which includes the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees (Sec. 2(b)(1)).
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Program Continuity: Funds and authority granted under this act are available from the first day of a lapse until a new appropriation or continuing appropriation act is enacted (Sec. 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Large Initial Distributions: Programs that typically have high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of appropriations at the start of a fiscal year—such as those involving distributions to States, foreign countries, or grantees—will not be allowed to make those high initial distributions or award certain grants under this provision (Sec. 2(b)(f)).
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Funding Limitations: The implementation of this section is required to ensure that only the most limited funding action permitted is taken to continue programs, projects, and activities (Sec. 2(g)).
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Restrictions on New Programs: This act cannot be used to start or resume any program, project, or activity that was specifically prohibited from receiving funds during the previous fiscal year (Sec. 2(j)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
No amendments submitted yet for this bill.
- 10/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/29/2025
- Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 61. Record Vote Number: 533. (CR S6824-6825)
- Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2806 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 533) made in Senate.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/19/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6799)
- Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6799)
- 9/16/2025
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 161.
- 9/15/2025
- Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Introduced in Senate
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