# 117-s-2727: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021

117-s-2727, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK); status Read the second time and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-2727
- Congress: 117
- Title: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021
- Status: Read the second time and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced: 2021-09-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (R-WI), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] (R-IN), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] (R-NE), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2021-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ), 2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2021-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-s-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
- 117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Police Week".
- 117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.
- 117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.
- 117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don Young.

## Sources
- [117-s-2727 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2727)

## Related
- [117-s-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1605)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-643)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
- [117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United Stat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-593)
- [117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-565)
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