GOP's SHUTDOWN Act: Penalize Congress for Inaction
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**Lawmakers Must Feel the Pain: GOP's Plan to End Government Shutdown Gains Traction**
As the government shutdown drags on, frustrations are mounting among conservatives who are tired of lawmakers receiving paychecks while the American taxpayers suffer the consequences of political stalemate.
In a bold move, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) is set to introduce the Stop Holding Up Taxpayers, Deny Wages On Washington’s Negligence (SHUTDOWN) Act. This legislation is designed to penalize members of Congress by levying a daily tax on their salaries for every day the government remains shut down.
Moreno's message is crystal clear: “If Congress can’t do the bare minimum, we don’t deserve a paycheck.”
In a time when federal employees face furloughs and significant financial challenges, it is unacceptable that Congress continues to be compensated during stops in their critical duties.
This mounting pressure from the Republican side follows the Democrats’ rejection of a short-term funding bill proposed by GOP members, which aimed to extend government operations through November 21. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his colleagues are demanding the repeal of healthcare provisions essential to President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut Act. Such demands jeopardize not only government stability but also disregard the hard work of American taxpayers who are left in uncertainty.
The proposed SHUTDOWN Act echoes sentiments already presented in the House by Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC), highlighting a greater Republican push for accountability within Congress. Norman's resolution aims to permanently halt pay for lawmakers during shutdowns, emphasizing that “no one else in America would get paid for failing to fulfill their duties,” a standard that Congress should not be exempt from.
As the standoff continues, only a handful of Democratic senators have sided with Republicans, indicating a stubbornness to reach a budget resolution that aligns with the needs of the American people.
With Moreno's legislation, Congress members could soon feel the financial repercussions of their inaction, which is precisely the accountability that conservatives believe is long overdue.
The increasing dissatisfaction among the Republican base is pushing lawmakers to rethink the status quo and recognize that out-of-touch decisions in Washington create tangible harm for constituents across the nation.
As accountability measures gain traction, it is abundantly clear that the Republican workforce—like the American public—sees value in effective governance grounded in the realities facing everyday citizens.
The pressure is now firmly on Congress to rise to the occasion, avoid unnecessary disruptions, and get back to work immediately.
The future effectiveness of the government relies on their willingness to prioritize the interests of the taxpayers over political maneuvering.
Sources:
slaynews.com
breitbart.com
bitcoinmagazine.com
As the government shutdown drags on, frustrations are mounting among conservatives who are tired of lawmakers receiving paychecks while the American taxpayers suffer the consequences of political stalemate.
In a bold move, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) is set to introduce the Stop Holding Up Taxpayers, Deny Wages On Washington’s Negligence (SHUTDOWN) Act. This legislation is designed to penalize members of Congress by levying a daily tax on their salaries for every day the government remains shut down.
Moreno's message is crystal clear: “If Congress can’t do the bare minimum, we don’t deserve a paycheck.”
In a time when federal employees face furloughs and significant financial challenges, it is unacceptable that Congress continues to be compensated during stops in their critical duties.
This mounting pressure from the Republican side follows the Democrats’ rejection of a short-term funding bill proposed by GOP members, which aimed to extend government operations through November 21. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his colleagues are demanding the repeal of healthcare provisions essential to President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut Act. Such demands jeopardize not only government stability but also disregard the hard work of American taxpayers who are left in uncertainty.
The proposed SHUTDOWN Act echoes sentiments already presented in the House by Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC), highlighting a greater Republican push for accountability within Congress. Norman's resolution aims to permanently halt pay for lawmakers during shutdowns, emphasizing that “no one else in America would get paid for failing to fulfill their duties,” a standard that Congress should not be exempt from.
As the standoff continues, only a handful of Democratic senators have sided with Republicans, indicating a stubbornness to reach a budget resolution that aligns with the needs of the American people.
With Moreno's legislation, Congress members could soon feel the financial repercussions of their inaction, which is precisely the accountability that conservatives believe is long overdue.
The increasing dissatisfaction among the Republican base is pushing lawmakers to rethink the status quo and recognize that out-of-touch decisions in Washington create tangible harm for constituents across the nation.
As accountability measures gain traction, it is abundantly clear that the Republican workforce—like the American public—sees value in effective governance grounded in the realities facing everyday citizens.
The pressure is now firmly on Congress to rise to the occasion, avoid unnecessary disruptions, and get back to work immediately.
The future effectiveness of the government relies on their willingness to prioritize the interests of the taxpayers over political maneuvering.
Sources:
slaynews.com
breitbart.com
bitcoinmagazine.com
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