Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2021

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 52, also known as the Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing future government shutdowns. The bill proposes that if Congress fails to pass a budget or a continuing resolution to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year, automatic funding would be provided at the previous year's levels for a period of 120 days.

During this 120-day period, Congress would be required to stay in session until a budget or continuing resolution is passed to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. This provision is intended to ensure that essential government services continue to operate without interruption, even in the absence of a formal budget agreement.

The bill also includes provisions to withhold pay for Members of Congress and the President in the event of a government shutdown, as well as to prohibit the use of funds for certain non-essential government activities during a shutdown. Overall, the Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2021 seeks to address the issue of government shutdowns by implementing measures to ensure that essential government services continue to be funded and operational, even in the absence of a formal budget agreement.