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H.R. 5876 · 119th Congress

Keep America Building Act

In committee

What this could mean for your district

TN-01
NEUTRAL

This bill aims to prevent federal funds from being used to halt or delay contracted projects during government shutdowns. • This policy could help ensure that local construction projects continue without interruption, potentially benefiting local economies. • It may also affect how federal funding is allocated for public services and infrastructure projects in the district. • A possible concern could be how this policy interacts with budgetary constraints and the prioritization of federal spending during fiscal challenges. 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: TN-01Learn more →