In the event that the government closes down prior to the holidays, Republican Representative Max Miller (R-OH) has declared that he will support federal employees and refuse to accept his paycheck.
After failing to reach an agreement on two separate occasions this week, Congress has until midnight Friday to approve a spending bill.
Miller included a screenshot of a letter he sent to the chief administration officer of the Capitol.
If the men & women who keep our country safe won’t get paid during a shutdown, then neither should Members of Congress.
I’m putting my money where my mouth is. pic.twitter.com/YVXScYpk5d
— Congressman Max Miller (@RepMaxMiller) December 20, 2024
“Should Congress fail to reach an agreement to fund the government before the funding deadline at midnight tonight, December 20, 2024, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will go without pay during a shutdown. This includes the men and women serving in our military, those protecting our borders, ensuring the safety of our skies for air travel, and the workers providing critical counseling and services to millions of Americans.” Miller said.
“Simply put, this will happen for one reason: Congress will have failed to do its job.” he continued.
“As a result, Congress should face the same circumstances it imposes on others. Therefore, I request that my net salary be withheld until the funding lapse is resolved. If federal workers and members of the military are not being paid, I will not accept pay either.” he added.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has been frantically working to secure a spending agreement in order to prevent a closure.
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk rejected Johnson’s initial agreement, which had been negotiated in advance with Congressional leaders.
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