Bilirakis Directs Pay to Be Withheld During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that he has formally requested the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to withhold his congressional pay for the duration of the ongoing government shutdown.

“Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and ultimately unproductive,” said Congressman Bilirakis. “It is unacceptable for Members of Congress to receive a paycheck while dedicated federal workers – including members of our Armed Services- go without. That’s why I’ve instructed the CAO to withhold my salary for the full length of the shutdown.  I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to stop playing partisan politics and pass the clean Continuing Resolution we sent them. We must immediately reopen the government and return to fulfilling our responsibilities to the American people.”