Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill 118 hjres 101, also known as the Government Shutdown Accountability Act, is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving their salaries during any period in which a government shutdown is in effect.

The bill aims to hold Members of Congress accountable for their role in government shutdowns by ensuring that they do not receive compensation while federal employees and other government workers are not being paid. This amendment would require Congress to pass a budget and funding bills in a timely manner to avoid disruptions in government operations.

If passed, this amendment would apply to all future government shutdowns, ensuring that Members of Congress feel the financial impact of their actions or inactions. This bill is seen as a way to incentivize Congress to work together and reach agreements on budget and funding issues to prevent future government shutdowns. Overall, the Government Shutdown Accountability Act seeks to promote responsible governance and prevent unnecessary disruptions to government services by holding Members of Congress financially accountable for their actions during government shutdowns.