Automatically extend federal funding if Congress fails to pass a budget on time to keep government services running.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025?
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 is stalled in several House committees as of July 2026. The House committees must take action to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of movement is common because the vast majority of legislation ends through committee inaction rather than a formal vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 (H.R. 5130 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5696 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5696 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.