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Appropriations Committee Examines How to Prevent Government Shutdowns

With two recent funding lapses prompting concern, lawmakers are probing the causes of government shutdowns and the role Congress should play in preventing them.

Published Jul 23, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Two recent government shutdowns have prompted members of Congress to examine why shutdowns happen and how lawmakers can prevent them. The Appropriations Committee is reviewing policies and the role of the appropriations process to avoid future funding gaps.