Pappas Introduces Legislation to Hold Members of Congress Accountable During a Shutdown

Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Marie Glusenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) to introduce legislation to prevent politicians in Washington, D.C. from profiting while Americans across the country go without a paycheck. The bipartisan No Work, No Pay Actfines Members of Congress an amount equivalent to one day’s pay for each day of a government shutdown.

“Government shutdowns represent a failure of political leadership, and there should be consequences for politicians if it happens,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’m proud to help introduce the No Work, No Pay Act, a bipartisan bill that will help make future shutdowns less likely by holding elected officials accountable for their inaction.”

During a government shutdown, federal employees across the country, including members of the Armed Forces, will have their pay suspended. However, pay is still guaranteed for Members of Congress. To ensure members of Congress aren’t profiting while the American people suffer, the bipartisan No Work, No Pay Act would impose a fine on Representatives and Senators equal to one day’s pay for each day the government is shutdown.