Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-30T19:55:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2721 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Economics and Public Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/30/2025, 7:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 2721

The bill titled "A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025. The bill aims to address the situation of a lapse in appropriations by instituting measures for continuing appropriations and setting out procedures and consequences in case appropriations are not successfully enacted.

Congressional Summary of S 2721

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2721

Bill S 2721 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill S 2721 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 4, 2025. Bill S 2721's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 4, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2721

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Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2721

A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hayley Brock

432

2 months ago

I think this bill is good because it stops the government from shutting down. It helps keep things running smoothly. I hope it passes!

Lennox Ingram

361

2 months ago

Ugh, can't believe we even need a bill like this. It's ridiculous that our government can't get its act together and prevent shutdowns on its own. This bill better do its job and keep things running smoothly.

Kayla Chase

450

2 months ago

This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks. Can't believe they're even considering it. Short term, it's gonna be a disaster for us hardworking Americans.