Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdown

Some lawmakers want to move standalone legislation to deliver military paychecks amid the shutdown

Speaker Johnson Considering Legislation to Pay Air Traffic Controllers, Military During Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Oct. 7 that he is open to passing legislation during the government shutdown that ensures military members and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers don’t miss their next paychecks. Johnson spoke with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, where the House speaker was asked if he was open to the idea of paying the military and air traffic co…

Johnson eyes legislation to pay military, FAA controllers during shutdown

Speaker Johnson said he would consider legislation to pay military and FAA controllers during shutdown. Military members may miss paycheck on Oct. 15.