H.R. 5870: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act

H.R. 5870 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, when Congress failed to pass regular budget bills before the fiscal year began, the government faced a partial shutdown unless lawmakers passed a temporary funding patch. After this bill takes effect, the government will automatically… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.