Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
119-S-4632119th CongressIntroduced May 21, 2026Economics and Public Finance
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Sponsor
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK](R-OK)20 cosponsors
Summary
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year.
The bill also limits official travel, congressional recesses or adjournments, and the consideration of legislation that is unrelated to appropriations after the beginning of a fiscal year if the appropriations process has not been completed.
Actions (3)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
Jun 1, 2026Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 21, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2026Library of Congress