End Government Shutdowns Act

HR 5542, the "End Government Shutdowns Act," automatically funds all federal programs at 99% of the previous fiscal year's level if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations bills by the start of a new fiscal year. This prevents shutdowns by ensuring continuous operations, with funding decreasing by 1% every 30 days until a new budget is enacted. The bill directly affects all federal agencies and programs that would otherwise face funding gaps during budget disputes. It requires funding to continue at reduced levels until a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution is signed into law, avoiding government shutdowns through this automatic mechanism.