Ohio Senator Jon Husted has announced his support for legislation that would stop members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown. The move comes after the federal government’s funding expired on October 1, 2025, leading to a shutdown that could require many government employees to work without pay.
“I voted to keep the government open. But even still, if Congress can’t accomplish its most basic responsibility of funding the government, lawmakers shouldn’t be paid. There must be consequences when we fail to do our jobs. While military personnel, air traffic controllers and other federal employees are being asked to work without pay, it’s only right that members of Congress don’t keep collecting a paycheck. That’s why I’m supporting this bill to hold Congress accountable and help end the dysfunction in Washington,” Husted said.
The proposed No Budget, No Pay Act would ensure that members of Congress do not receive their salaries if they fail to pass a budget resolution or appropriations by the end of the fiscal year, which results in a shutdown. The bill also prohibits retroactive pay for lawmakers during any period when the government is not properly funded.
The full text of the bill is available here.
