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H.R. 5876 · 119th Congress

Keep America Building Act

In committee

What this could mean for your district

OH-02
NEUTRAL

This bill would prevent federal funds from being used to halt or delay projects during government shutdowns. • This could help ensure that local construction projects funded by federal contracts continue without interruption. • Local employers involved in federal contracts may benefit from more stable work conditions. • There may be questions about how this policy would be enforced and whether it could lead to complications in project management during funding lapses. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

Updated: 3/25/2026

Bill details

Introduced: 10/31/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hr5876
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill overview

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Introduced in House

Keep America Building Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to (1) to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or part of the work of a project under a contract during any lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown); or (2) stop all or any part of the work agreed to in the contract.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 10/31/2025

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Last updated: 3/25/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr5876 • District: OH-02Learn more →