H.R. 5552 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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, Sep 23, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryKeeps government running between budget deadlines
When Congress doesn't pass the usual spending bills before a new fiscal year starts, this bill would automatically keep the government funded at the previous year's spending levels. This prevents the government from shutting down while Congress works on new budget legislation.
How it affects you
If this bill became law, federal employees, people who rely on federal services, and the broader economy would avoid the disruptions that happen when the government shuts down. You wouldn't see furloughed workers or delays in services like national parks, benefit processing, or government offices during budget standoffs between Congress and the president.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 23, 2025)
Eliminate 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5552
A BILL
Eliminate Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At Large) · Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 23, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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.”