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End Government Shutdowns Act

USA119th CongressHR-5542| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2025
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "End Government Shutdowns Act," aims to prevent government shutdowns by establishing a system of automatic continuous appropriations. If Congress fails to enact a regular appropriation measure or a joint resolution for continuing appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, this legislation automatically provides funding. It ensures that federal programs, projects, and activities can continue operating without interruption. Under this system, appropriations are made available at a rate not exceeding 99 percent of the funding provided in the preceding fiscal year's appropriation Act or continuing resolution. A key provision dictates that for each subsequent 30-day period that these automatic appropriations remain in effect, the applicable rate of operations will be further reduced by 1 percentage point . This temporary funding continues until a regular appropriation bill for that fiscal year or a new continuing resolution is enacted into law, ensuring essential government functions persist while incentivizing timely budget agreements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-791
End Government Shutdowns Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-797
End Government Shutdowns Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5325
End Government Shutdowns Act
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-791
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-797
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5325
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

End Government Shutdowns Act

USA119th CongressHR-5542| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2025
This bill, known as the "End Government Shutdowns Act," aims to prevent government shutdowns by establishing a system of automatic continuous appropriations. If Congress fails to enact a regular appropriation measure or a joint resolution for continuing appropriations before the start of a new fiscal year, this legislation automatically provides funding. It ensures that federal programs, projects, and activities can continue operating without interruption. Under this system, appropriations are made available at a rate not exceeding 99 percent of the funding provided in the preceding fiscal year's appropriation Act or continuing resolution. A key provision dictates that for each subsequent 30-day period that these automatic appropriations remain in effect, the applicable rate of operations will be further reduced by 1 percentage point . This temporary funding continues until a regular appropriation bill for that fiscal year or a new continuing resolution is enacted into law, ensuring essential government functions persist while incentivizing timely budget agreements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-791
End Government Shutdowns Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-797
End Government Shutdowns Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5325
End Government Shutdowns Act
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-791
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-797
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5325
    End Government Shutdowns Act


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Appropriations Committee

Economics and Public Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted