End Government Shutdowns Act

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.