119th Congress · introduced in the House · Oct 31, 2025
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
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Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Oct 31, 2025)
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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15 citations.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
…nd Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 S. 4632/H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 Issues related to the President's FY27 Budget Issues related to funding for the AFG/SAFER, USAR, and USFA Programs Is…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: ALIGNMENT GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
Amount not reported
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; and for pay raise for Federal employees. Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediat…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ghter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$440,000
Spent on own lobbying
Lobbied the House and Senate in support of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act (H.R. 5870 / S. 4632) that would implement an automatic continuing resolution on rolling 14-day periods, based on the most current spending levels enacted in the previous…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$590,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 - provisions related to resetting the budget timeline, requires realistic forecasts, and strengthens oversight. H.R. 5870; Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - provisions related to the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act and to restructuring budgetary processes to prevent foreseeable…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · amended · posted Oct 6, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…3; the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act and to prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025. Issues related to a balanced budget amendment. Issues related to H.R.5870 - Prevent Government Shutdown Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Sep 2, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$9,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuit…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
…agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge me…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ghter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$196,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nd Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act of 2025 S. 4632/H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 Issues related to the President's FY27 Budget Issues related to funding for the AFG/SAFER, USAR, and USFA Programs Is…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 16, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$660,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 - provisions related to resetting the budget timeline, requires realistic forecasts, and strengthens oversight. H.R. 5870; Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - provisions related to the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act and to restructuring budgetary processes to prevent foreseeable…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 10, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$13,500
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuit…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…wing for a total lapse in appropriations. S. 2721; the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - provisions related to the Principles Based Balanced Budget Amendment. H.R. 5870; Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - provisions related to restructuring budgetary processes to prevent foreseeable federal operations complications. H.R. 5130;…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$310,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ghter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3001, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing