Reduce congressional pay during government shutdowns

Cory Mills introduced legislation that would reduce Members of Congress’ pay to virtually nothing from the first day of a government shutdown through the end of that congressional session. The proposal is intended to impose a financial consequence when Congress does not fund the federal government on time.

Context: Introduced legislation; the passage does not specify how pay would be calculated or restored.

In their own words

Members of Congress will earn virtually nothing from the first day of a government shutdown through that congressional session.

The source

Cory Mills: official policy priorities ↗

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026