Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 has not moved since its introduction on May 21, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 107 words.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The bill also limits official travel, congressional recesses or adjournments, and the consideration of legislation that is unrelated to appropriations after the beginning of a fiscal year if the appropriations process has not been completed.
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance: 71 of 1,188 bills became law, 113th–118th (6%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 251 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: placed on calendar senate · 2,282 words
- Latest action
- Jun 1, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 4 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 4
- 119th H.R. 10780 Congressional Budget Reform Act D · Introduced
- 119th H.R. 5130 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 R · Introduced
- 119th H.R. 5870 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act R · Introduced
- 119th S. 2721 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 R · Introduced