US EditionNew House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults
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Bipartisan lawmakers eye blocking pay for members of Congress if US defaults, government shuts down
A bipartisan duo of House lawmakers unveiled a bill that would block members of Congress from being paid if the U.S. defaults, as Washington continues high-profile talks over raising the debt ceiling. Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the bill, the “No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act,” on Thursday,…
New Bipartisan bill: Block pay for Congress members if the U.S. defaults
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.
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