Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 provides automatic continuing appropriations if a lapse in appropriations occurs.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 establishes procedures to avoid government shutdowns by providing automatic continuing appropriations if a lapse in appropriations occurs. Appropriations and funds are extended for 14 calendar-day periods if a lapse continues. The act also restricts official travel by officers and employees during automatic continuing appropriations, with exceptions for national security events and returning to the seat of government. The budgetary effects of this act are estimated as discretionary appropriations.

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 provides automatic continuing appropriations if a lapse in appropriations occurs.

The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 establishes procedures to avoid government shutdowns by providing automatic continuing appropriations if a lapse in appropriations occurs. Appropriations and funds are extended for 14 calendar-day periods if a lapse continues. The act also restricts official travel by officers and employees during automatic continuing appropriations, with exceptions for national security events and returning to the seat of government. The budgetary effects of this act are estimated as discretionary appropriations.