Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) in introducing the House companion bill to Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act. This legislation implements an automatic two-week Continuing Resolution (CR) for departments where appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year have not yet been authorized, preventing the possibility of a government shutdown. Funding will remain at current levels and the two-week CR will be automatically renewed until new appropriations are authorized by Congress and signed into law.
Steil previously introduced similar legislation in the 116th Congress.
“Like most Americans, I am tired of arbitrary deadlines and political fights shutting down the federal government,” said Steil. “Decades of dysfunction and continued brinkmanship in D.C. do not help deliver the policy solutions Wisconsin families need. It’s time to reform the status quo and ensure that Congress is working to deliver thoughtful, productive legislation for the American people. Thank you, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Dusty Johnson for your partnership on this issue.”
“Shutdowns are stupid, and everyone knows it,” said Johnson. “I was sent to Congress to make sure the government serves South Dakotans – it can’t possibly serve South Dakota if it is closed. Almost every other country does not face the threat of a government shutdown. The Eliminate Shutdowns Act will keep the government open, so it can work for you, while encouraging Congress to pass new funding packages.”
Read the bill HERE.
Background:
- Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) in introducing the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act earlier today.
- Funding for the current fiscal year lapses on September 30, 2025.
- If Congress does not authorize new appropriations or a CR, the federal government will shut down.
- On September 19, the House passed H.R. 5371, a clean CR, which extended government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025.
- Congress is currently working through the appropriations process. The House has passed several appropriations bills this year, including funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- An overview of the current CR process can be found here.
