Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025
Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns by Forcing Lawmakers to Stay in D.C.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by several House committees. It is actively moving through the initial committee phase, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.
Legislative Progress
While the public dislikes shutdowns, party leaders in both houses often oppose automatic funding because it takes away their power to negotiate big deals under the pressure of a deadline.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that contract with the federal government or depend on government services like SBA loan processing and federal permits are often hurt during shutdowns. Automatic funding would keep these services running, preventing the revenue disruptions and bureaucratic delays that small businesses face when the government closes.
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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A majority of senators this week voted to end shutdowns forever, but the bill failed to gain the requisite support
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025
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