Bills · S 2882
INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2882Dams and canalsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION OCT 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAll Americans would be indirectly affected as this bill funds the entire federal government's operations, from national parks to scientific research. More directly, federal employees would be affected because the bill ensures their jobs are funded at existing levels, preventing furloughs for a limited time, provided agencies first cut other non-personnel costs.
Individuals who receive federal benefits or mandatory payments, such as veterans, seniors, or those receiving food assistance, would also be directly affected as the bill ensures these payments continue uninterrupted during the temporary funding period. Finally, anyone relying on federal services or programs, such as those related to infrastructure, healthcare, or environmental protection, would see those programs continue at their current operational levels.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides temporary funding for most federal government operations at fiscal year 2025 levels.
This keeps the government running and prevents a shutdown at the start of the new fiscal year.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits federal agencies from starting new programs or increasing current program funding levels during this temporary period.
This ensures spending remains conservative and avoids committing to new projects before a full budget is passed.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the temporary funding expires on October 31, 2025, or when a full appropriations bill is enacted.
This sets a clear deadline for Congress to pass a permanent budget and indicates the short-term nature of the funding.
PROVISION 04
Allows for the continuation of mandatory payments (like certain benefits) and permits funding to avoid federal employee furloughs, after other administrative costs are reduced.
This protects vulnerable populations who rely on federal benefits and aims to prevent job losses for federal workers.
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ACTION TIMELINE
34 EVENTSOCT 9
Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 557. (CR S7051)
OCT 9
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
OCT 8
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 8
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 544) in Senate by Voice Vote.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2882
Congress119th
StatusIntroduced
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2882Dams and canalsGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
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