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Keep America Building Act

USA119th CongressHR-5876| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Shomari Figures

Shomari Figures

Democratic Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Keep America Building Act," is designed to provide for the continuity of certain federal contracts during periods of government shutdown. It explicitly states that no Federal funds may be used to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work on a project under contract during any lapse in appropriations. The bill's core purpose is to prevent the cessation or disruption of work agreed to in federal contracts due to funding gaps. This measure seeks to ensure that ongoing projects can continue without interruption, thereby mitigating the negative impacts of appropriations lapses on federal operations and contractors.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Keep America Building Act

USA119th CongressHR-5876| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This legislation, known as the "Keep America Building Act," is designed to provide for the continuity of certain federal contracts during periods of government shutdown. It explicitly states that no Federal funds may be used to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work on a project under contract during any lapse in appropriations. The bill's core purpose is to prevent the cessation or disruption of work agreed to in federal contracts due to funding gaps. This measure seeks to ensure that ongoing projects can continue without interruption, thereby mitigating the negative impacts of appropriations lapses on federal operations and contractors.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Shomari Figures

Shomari Figures

Democratic Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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