Reintroduce the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to take government shutdowns off the table and keep Congress in town until its work is done.

U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and James Lankford (R-OK) today reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their work is done.

Hassan said she is reintroducing legislation to prevent shutdowns and require Congress to remain in session until its work is finished.

Senators Hassan, Lankford Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
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