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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

James R. Walkinshaw

Democrat · VA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.1% (426 recorded votes)

Top industries funding sponsor:

Crypto & Digital Assets$1,279k
Gun Control$32k

Full profile: /officials/W000831

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Cosponsors (37)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-02

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Previously

House Committee on AppropriationsReferred To · 2026-02-02
Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-02
Appropriations CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-02
House Committee on Armed ServicesReferred To · 2026-02-02
House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2026-02-02

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish rules for what happens to federal employees and government operations during a shutdown, likely addressing issues like whether workers get paid, which agencies continue operating, and how long a shutdown can last. The bill has been referred to multiple committees that oversee government spending, federal workforce rules, and military operations, suggesting it would affect federal workers, military personnel, and the public services they provide.

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Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

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