Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025

# Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill would automatically keep the government running if Congress fails to pass a regular budget before the fiscal year begins. Instead of a complete shutdown, federal agencies would continue operating at 94% of their previous year's funding level for the first 90 days. After that, funding would be reduced by an additional 1% every 90 days until Congress passes a permanent budget.

This creates a gradual "ramp down" rather than an abrupt halt to government services. **Who It Affects:** All federal agencies and the programs they operate would be affected, including services like Social Security, Veterans benefits, national parks, and federal employee paychecks. Citizens relying on any federal program could experience reduced services over time if the continuing appropriations stretch on for many months. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The intent appears to be preventing the economic disruption and uncertainty that occurs when the government "shuts down" due to budget disagreements, though it would require Congress to eventually pass actual funding legislation.