US EditionSen. Kennedy Aims to Block Lawmakers’ Pay Amid Shutdown
Sen. John Kennedy proposes two bills to withhold Congressional pay during shutdowns, highlighting $365 million borrowed by federal workers amid a 36-day closure.
- On Wednesday, Sen. John Kennedy said he will file two bills, the No Shutdown Paychecks to Politicians Act and Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act, to block congressional pay and retroactive compensation during shutdowns.
- Responding to pay disparities, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced bills after lawmakers continued to be paid while federal workers go unpaid and military members receive partial pay amid the shutdown.
- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., chair of the House Administration Committee, introduced companion legislation to the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act as subsidies tied to the dispute expire Dec. 31, with constitutional observers noting the 27th Amendment.
- Kennedy argued the bills would financially penalize members of Congress during shutdowns, potentially speeding funding deals and addressing unpaid federal workers and service members, saying `Washington politicians shouldn't get paid for failing to do their jobs`.
- Citing precedent, Kennedy said President Obama took a similar step in 2013, framing his bills amid Senate Democrats' 15 votes against the continuing resolution over Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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