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Senate Pushes 14-Day Funding Bill, Ends Pay During Shutdowns

5/21/2026

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Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would fund government for 14 days and bar lawmakers from travel to end shutdowns.
Senate will vote on the bill.
Senator John Kennedy changed rules so senators forgo pay during shutdowns, matching federal workers.
Republicans are moving a reconciliation package to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration after the shutdown left tens of thousands unpaid.

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Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would fund government for 14 days and bar lawmakers from travel to end shutdowns.
Senate will vote on the bill.
Senator John Kennedy changed rules so senators forgo pay during shutdowns, matching federal workers.
Republicans are moving a reconciliation package to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration after the shutdown left tens of thousands unpaid.