Rep. Curtis reintroduces government shutdown bill
Sep 27, 2023, 9:00 PM
Utah Rep. John Curtis has been named as one of the most effective members of Congress. Curtis has proposed legislation that prevent members of Congress from being paid if there is a government shutdown. (File photo of Rep. John Curtis, Rick Bowmer / AP)
(File photo of Rep. John Curtis, Rick Bowmer / AP)
SALT LAKE CITY — As the country closes in on a government shutdown, Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, is taking steps to ensure that members of Congress are not paid during the shutdown.
Last week, Curtis reintroduced his No work, No pay Act.
“I’ve introduced the No Work, No Pay Act to ensure that Congress doesn’t receive a paycheck during government shutdowns,” Curtis said in a news release. “It’s a common-sense measure, and I appreciate everyone’s support for this bill.”
As KSL NewsRadio reported last week, this isn’t the first time Curtis has proposed similar legislation. In 2019, he proposed a similar bill that would have prevented members from being paid. It’s unclear how much support the bill has.
This is the third time Curtis has proposed similar legislation. And if government funding ends on Oct. 1, it will be the fourth time there has been a government shutdown since Curtis has been in office.
Read more:
- Government shutdown could disrupt Utahns using WIC benefits
- Sen. Mike Lee on possible government shutdown: ‘It’s avoidable.’
