Should Congress provide temporary funding to prevent a government shutdown?
The Government Shutdown Prevention Act prevents a government shutdown by providing temporary funding if Congress has not passed new appropriations before the start of a fiscal year. It funds government programs at 94% of the previous year’s level for the first 90 days, then decreases funding by 1% every 90 days until new appropriations are enacted.
Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul (Republican, Kentucky)
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Opponents say
• At the time of research and publication, no official opposing statements have been identified. This does not mean that nobody opposes the bill, nor does it mean that opposing statements will not be made in the future.
Proponents say
• "My Government Shutdown Prevention Act would help ensure Congress starts hitting its deadlines, making it a more responsible steward of the American people’s resources." Source: Sen. Rand Paul (Republican, Kentucky)
• "Shutdowns cost billions, reward dysfunction, and push Congress into passing bloated omnibus packages at the last minute. This bill flips the script and protects taxpayers, cuts spending, and forces Congress to finally do its job." Source: Rep. Nancy Mace (Republican, South Carolina, District 1)
- Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Government Shutdown Prevention Act (Press Release)
- Senate Fails to Advance GOP Funding Bill for 8th Time as Shutdown Drags On (CBS News)
- Fact-checking what politicians are saying about the 2025 government shutdown (PBS)
- Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for States and Programs (NCSL)
- Sen. Rand Paul’s Largest Donors (OpenSecrets)
