Automatically extend government funding at current levels if Congress fails to pass appropriations bills by the deadline.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Prevent Government Shutdowns Act?
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act is stalled in the House as of June 30, 2026, with no action taken on H.R. 5870 since October 30, 2025. House committees must vote to advance the bill before it can move forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Prevent Government Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5870 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since October 2025
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 S. 135 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 135 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.