US House freshmen push bill to prohibit Congress from receiving paychecks during shutdowns

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

U.S. Reps. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., and Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., are pushing for a bill that would prohibit federal lawmakers from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.

Fedorchak and Goodlander, along with 18 other freshman members of the House, sent a letter to Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday urging him to bring the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act to the House floor for consideration.

“Members should share in …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us