Southern Wisconsin Times

Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin's 1st District has joined Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota in introducing the House version of Senator Ron Johnson’s Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act. The proposed legislation would establish an automatic two-week Continuing Resolution for any federal department that does not have authorized appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. This measure is designed to prevent government shutdowns by maintaining funding at current levels, with the two-week resolution automatically renewed until Congress passes and the President signs new appropriations.

Steil previously introduced similar legislation during the 116th Congress.

"Like most Americans, I am tired of arbitrary deadlines and political fights shutting down the federal government," said Steil. "Decades of dysfunction and continued brinkmanship in D.C. do not help deliver the policy solutions Wisconsin families need. It’s time to reform the status quo and ensure that Congress is working to deliver thoughtful, productive legislation for the American people. Thank you, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Dusty Johnson for your partnership on this issue."

Johnson added, "Shutdowns are stupid, and everyone knows it. I was sent to Congress to make sure the government serves South Dakotans – it can’t possibly serve South Dakota if it is closed. Almost every other country does not face the threat of a government shutdown. The Eliminate Shutdowns Act will keep the government open, so it can work for you, while encouraging Congress to pass new funding packages."

Bryan Steil has maintained his seat in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district through several recent elections, winning against Peter Barca in 2024 with 54% of the vote, Ann Roe in 2022 with 54.1%, Roger Polack in 2020 with 59.3%, and Randy Bryce in 2018 with 54.6%.

A copy of the bill is available online.