Rep. Crank to Withhold Pay Until Federal Government is Funded

October 15, 2025 Press Release COLORADO SPRINGS, C.O. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) has released the following statement on the third week of the federal government shutdown: "During this government shutdown, perpetuated by the Senate minority, our servicemembers pay has been jeopardized and our federal workers are missing paychecks" said Rep. Crank. "Until Congress fulfills its constitutional duty to fund the government, no member of Congress should receive pay. Congress must fulfill its constitutional duty and fund the federal government. Which, until then, I have requested the CAO to withhold my pay. " Image ### Issues : Congress