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HR 5552119th CongressIn Committee
Eliminate Shutdowns Act
Introduced: Sep 23, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-South Dakota)
Economy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill would establish an automatic continuing appropriations mechanism to prevent government shutdowns. When regular appropriations bills are not enacted by the start of a new fiscal year, this legislation would automatically continue funding for federal agencies and programs at current levels. The bill aims to eliminate funding gaps that force government closures and furloughs by ensuring that operations can continue uninterrupted while Congress works to pass full-year appropriations. This represents a significant change to the current budget process, where failure to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution results in agencies losing spending authority and shutting down non-essential operations.
Key Points
- 1Establishes automatic funding continuation when regular appropriations bills expire or are not enacted by the fiscal year deadline
- 2Maintains funding at the previous fiscal year's levels until new appropriations are passed by Congress
- 3Eliminates the need for Congress to pass emergency continuing resolutions to prevent government shutdowns
- 4Removes the threat of government closures as a negotiating tactic in budget disputes
- 5Applies to all federal agencies and programs that require annual appropriations
Impact Areas
Federal employees: Would eliminate furloughs and pay disruptions caused by government shutdownsGovernment operations: Ensures continuity of federal services and programs without interruptionCongressional budget process: Reduces pressure and urgency around appropriations deadlines while potentially reducing incentives to complete timely budget negotiationsFederal contractors and grant recipients: Provides greater certainty and stability in government funding streams
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