S3222Referred to Committee
Stop Shut-Offs During Shutdowns Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-11-19
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 67.0% (321 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (5)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-11-19
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Previously
- Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-19
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-11-19
Plain-English Summary
This bill would prevent utility companies from shutting off electricity, natural gas, or water to households and small businesses during federal government shutdowns, ensuring that essential services remain available even when Congress fails to pass a budget. The measure protects families and small business owners from losing access to heat, cooling, and running water during periods when federal agencies stop operating and many workers go unpaid. It aims to prevent the hardship that occurs when utilities cut off service due to unpaid bills during shutdowns, when federal employees and contractors cannot earn income to pay their bills.
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Subjects
Energy
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