WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Mike Crapo has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers backing legislation designed to prevent future federal government shutdowns and keep Congress in session until spending agreements are completed.

According to a press release issued Tuesday, Crapo is a co-sponsor of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan. The proposal would establish automatic short-term continuing resolutions if Congress fails to pass appropriations bills before funding deadlines.

Under the legislation, lawmakers would be required to remain in Washington, D.C., during a lapse in funding until spending bills are finalized. The bill would also restrict congressional travel and limit floor activity to appropriations-related matters during the funding lapse.

The proposal calls for automatic 14-day continuing resolutions at current spending levels from the previous fiscal year to maintain government operations and avoid shutdowns.

Additional restrictions outlined in the bill include limits on taxpayer-funded travel for members of Congress and certain staff, prohibitions on congressional delegation travel, and restrictions on recesses longer than 23 hours while funding negotiations continue.

The legislation has support from several organizations, including the Americans for Prosperity, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and the Bipartisan Policy Center. Companion legislation has also been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.