Lawmakers propose legislation to punish Congress if shutdown occurs
Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
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Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
With time running out and Republicans saying debt ceiling negotiations have hit a standstill, many social media users wonder if lawmakers get paid, deal or not.
A bipartisan bill called the "No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act" has been introduced by Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). The bill aims to withhold Congress members' salaries during a breach of the debt ceiling or a suspension in federal financing.
The bipartisan legislation by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., comes amid growing fears about a debt ceiling breach ahead of a June 1 deadline.