What does Preamble of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to provide continuing appropriations if regular appropriations lapse. It also intends to establish procedures and consequences related to the failure to enact appropriations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025.

What does AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This section amends chapter 13 of title 31 of the United States Code by adding Section 1311, establishing automatic continuing appropriations. If a lapse in appropriations occurs, sums are appropriated at the rate of the preceding applicable appropriation Acts to continue programs, projects, or activities. These appropriations and funds are initially available for 14 calendar days, with extensions of an additional 14 calendar days if the lapse continues. For entitlements and activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, funding is at the rate necessary to maintain program levels under current law. Expenditures made under this section are charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization when an appropriation Act is enacted. The section allows the use of funds without regard to apportionment time limitations, but does not waive other laws governing apportionment. For certain programs with high initial rates of operation, distributions of funding are restricted to avoid impinging on final funding prerogatives. Agency heads may transfer funds with Office of Management and Budget approval, but not more than 5 percent of any appropriation account may be transferred. The President may transmit anomalies for expedited congressional review and adoption.

What does TIMELY ENACTMENT OF APPROPRIATION ACTS. of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms related to automatic continuing appropriations and travel restrictions for covered officers and employees. During a covered period, no amounts may be obligated or expended for official travel by a covered officer or employee, with exceptions for returning to the seat of government, travel within the National Capital Region, and travel related to national security events. The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 is amended to restrict the use of campaign funds for official travel during a covered period, with an exception for returning to the seat of government. During a covered period, the Senate and House of Representatives are restricted in the types of motions and proceedings they can consider. The rules regarding permissible motions and recesses are subject to a 7-day waiver, requiring a two-thirds vote of the House.

What does BUDGETARY EFFECTS. of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines budgetary effects of the Act. The Act's budgetary effects are to be estimated as if it were a discretionary appropriation Act under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. For baseline calculations, budgetary resources provided under section 1311 of title 31, United States Code, are considered a continuing appropriation for less than the entire year. Budgetary resources made available under section 1311 of title 31, United States Code, are considered part-year appropriations for enforcing discretionary spending limits. If a report under section 254(f) of the Balanced Budget and Deficit Control Act of 1985 is required during a lapse in appropriations, the due date is the later of the date specified in section 251(a)(1) or 30 calendar days after the first day of the lapse.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 do?

This Act will take effect on September 30, 2025.

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Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/4/2025 · Introduced: 9/4/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

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In the event of a lapse in appropriations, this bill establishes automatic continuing appropriations at levels equivalent to the previous year's funding for 14-day periods, with potential extensions.
During periods of lapsed appropriations, official travel for federal officers and employees is restricted, with limited exceptions for essential travel.
This bill modifies budgetary rules and reporting deadlines related to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to account for automatic continuing appropriations.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5870(In Committee)Official page

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