The Problem: Dysfunction That Hurts Americans
Every few years, Washington grinds to a halt. Politicians play chicken with the federal budget, threatening a government shutdown if they don’t get their way. When the lights go off in Washington, it’s not the politicians who suffer — it’s ordinary Americans.
Military families miss paychecks. Small businesses depending on federal permits are left in limbo. Seniors worry about their benefits. Communities lose access to basic services. Shutdowns are nothing more than manufactured crises, used as bargaining chips in partisan fights. And taxpayers foot the bill for all of it.
The Solution: Make Congress do its Job
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act makes sure the government never again shuts down because of political games. It guarantees that if Congress can’t pass a budget on time, federal funding automatically continues — at last year’s levels — until lawmakers finish their work.
That means no more threats, no more panic, and no more using hardworking Americans as leverage in a Washington standoff.
How It Works
- Automatic funding kicks in at existing levels if Congress misses a deadline.
- Accountability measures keep lawmakers working in DC to get the budget done, preventing them from using shutdown threats as political weapons.
This keeps the government open, services running, and families safe — while still pressuring Washington to do its job.
Why It Matters
Shutdowns are a symptom of broken government. They don’t save money, they waste it. They don’t solve problems, they create new ones. And they erode the public’s faith in government every time politicians hold the country hostage.
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ends the chaos once and for all. No more political brinkmanship. No more uncertainty for families, businesses, or communities. Government should work for the American people — not against them.