HR. 5870In Committee
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
Establishes automatic continuing appropriations at prior-year funding levels to prevent a federal government shutdown when regular appropriations are unfinished
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes automatic continuing appropriations at prior-year funding levels to prevent a federal government shutdown when regular appropriations are unfinished
Key points
- Establish continuing appropriations
- Limit official travel
- Limit unrelated legislation
- Extend prior year funding
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-31 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedEconomics and Public Finance