Moreno Bill Imposes Daily Tax on Members of Congress During Government Shutdowns

WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced theStop Holding Up Tax-Payers, Deny Wages on Washington’s Negligence (SHUTDOWN) Actto penalize members of Congress with a daily tax during a government shutdown.
“Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries want to get paid for shutting the government down,”said Senator Moreno.“That’s ridiculous. If Congress can’t do the bare minimum, we don’t deserve a paycheck.”
Unlike federal employees, members of Congress are guaranteed to get paid during a government shutdown. However, Senator Moreno’sSHUTDOWN Actimposes a daily tax on lawmakers which would remain each day that members of Congress are in session and the shutdown continues.