Bill would auto-fund government when budget deadlines are missed
In committeeH.R. 5870Latest action
Sponsor: Jodey C. Arrington · Representative · TX
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Official title: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 5870 would keep federal programs funded automatically every 14 days if Congress misses its budget deadline, avoiding shutdowns.
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What does this do?
HR 5870 would automatically continue federal funding at prior-year levels if Congress fails to pass a spending bill on time. The automatic funding would renew every 14 days until lawmakers pass a new budget. Federal agencies would keep operating without interruption during that period.
Who does it affect?
Federal workers and people who rely on government services, including food assistance and federal loan programs, would no longer face sudden shutdowns. Members of Congress, congressional staff, and Office of Management and Budget employees would face new travel restrictions during any automatic funding period.
Why does it matter?
During automatic funding periods, lawmakers and White House budget officials would be banned from official travel outside Washington and blocked from using campaign funds for travel. Congress would also be barred from voting on most other legislation, and recesses would be limited to no more than 23 hours at a time.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedOct 31, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Oct 31, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — 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.