119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 4632 — Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026

“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.”

Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 21, 2026
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Referred
May 21, 2026
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Committee
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Senate
Jun 1, 2026
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 0 sections
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Timeline · 3 actions
Jun 1, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
May 21, 2026
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
S. 4632: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 | Docket