S. 4632 · On the floor · Economics and Public Finance

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-OK)

What it does

• Provides continuing appropriations at the prior fiscal year's rate of operations if annual appropriations bills are not enacted before the fiscal year begins.
• Restricts official travel during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect due to incomplete appropriations.
• Limits congressional recesses or adjournments during periods when continuing appropriations are active due to unfinalized appropriations bills.
• Restricts the consideration of legislation unrelated to appropriations after the fiscal year begins if appropriations bills have not been enacted.

Official summary

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 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.

Latest action

Jun 1, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.