S. 499, also known as the "Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025," proposes changes to the United States Code to create automatic continuing resolutions for government funding. This means that if Congress has not passed a budget for a fiscal year, the government will continue to be...
Simple Explanation
Imagine the government needs money to work, but sometimes they can't agree on how to get it. This bill makes sure that even if they don't agree right away, everything keeps running with a little less money so things don't stop completely.