Congressional Pay at Risk in New Bill to Block Default

A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Brian Fitzpatrick would block members of Congress from receiving pay during a debt limit breach or government shutdown. The No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act aims to motivate legislators to prevent either situation and channel voter anger towards Congress. The bill would withhold pay for the duration of a shutdown or default, but would not permanently prevent lawmakers from getting paid.