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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement announcing that he has contacted the Office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to have his pay withheld for the full length of the government shutdown.    

In addition, Latta has cosponsored a proposed Constitutional Amendment, H.J.Res.128, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5), that would prevent Members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown.   

“Government shutdowns are costly and unproductive, and Members of Congress should not be collecting paychecks while other federal workers go without. That’s why I have directed CAO to withhold my paycheck. However, I believe that withholding pay for Members of Congress should not be a voluntary action, rather the standard should be that all Representatives and Senators automatically forgo pay whenever the government is shut down. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting a constitutional amendment to prevent Members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown.  

“Congress must work together to find a solution so the government can reopen, and we can fulfill our responsibilities to the American people.”