Rep. Norman and Rep. Buchanan Introduce a Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Member Pay During a Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16) introduced a constitutional amendment that would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a government shutdown. Background 2023 represents the 27th consecutive year in which Congress has not fulfilled its duty of appropriating a budget…