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S. 4632 Senate Economics and Public Finance

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Sponsor
Sen. Lankford, James (R-OK)
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STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING

Currently in the Senate. Last action: read the second time. placed on senate legislative calendar under general orders. calendar no. 424 on Jun 1, 2026.

  1. Senate Introduced in Senate May 21, 2026
  2. Senate Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. May 21, 2026
  3. Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424. Jun 1, 2026

Cosponsors

20

Summary

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026This 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.

Summary as of: Introduced in Senate

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