Automatic funding bill would end government shutdowns when budgets are late
Placed on the calendarS. 4632Latest action
Sponsor: James Lankford · Senator · OK
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Official title: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Senate bill S 4632 would auto-fund the government at prior-year levels every 14 days when Congress misses a budget deadline.
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What does this do?
S 4632 would automatically continue government funding at the previous year's spending levels whenever Congress fails to pass a budget on time. The automatic funding would renew every 14 days until a formal budget is enacted. Federal agencies would remain open and workers would continue to be paid during this period.
Who does it affect?
Federal workers, people who rely on government programs such as food assistance, and Americans who use national parks or federal services would avoid shutdown disruptions. Members of Congress, their staff, and White House budget officials would face new restrictions on travel, legislative activity, and recesses.
Why does it matter?
Members of Congress and White House budget officials would be banned from most official trips and could not use campaign funds for travel while automatic funding is in effect. Congress would also be restricted in what other legislation it could vote on and lawmakers could not take breaks longer than 23 hours, creating pressure to pass a budget.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jun 1, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.