H.R. 5679 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Oct 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks executive orders during government shutdowns
During a government shutdown—when Congress doesn't approve money for federal agencies—the president wouldn't be able to issue new executive orders or presidential memoranda (written directives from the president). The bill prevents federal funds from being used to create or announce these orders while the shutdown lasts.
How it affects you
This would most directly affect federal employees, who might see a pause in new executive directives during shutdowns, and the public might experience a slowdown in new presidential policies taking effect during these gaps in government funding. The practical impact on most people would depend on what executive orders the president might otherwise have issued during a shutdown.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 3, 2025)
Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act or the TRUMP Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being obligated or expended to promulgate or issue any executive order or presidential memorandum during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
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. 5679
A BILL
TRUMP Act
Sponsor: Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2) · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 3, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”