When the U.S. government shuts down, millions of federal employees and service members are left without pay — yet Congress still gets a paycheck.

That’s not leadership. That’s hypocrisy.

If members of Congress can’t do their jobs and keep the government running, they shouldn’t get paid while hardworking Americans suffer the consequences of their inaction.

We, the undersigned citizens of the United States, call on Congress to pass legislation that ensures:

1. No pay for members of Congress during any government shutdown.
2. Retroactive forfeiture of pay for every day the government is closed.
3. Accountability for lawmakers, just like every other American worker.

No work, no pay — it’s that simple.

Federal employees shouldn’t have to struggle while politicians still collect their checks.

Let’s send a clear message to Washington: If you can’t keep the government open, you don’t get paid.

Sign this petition to demand fairness, accountability, and integrity from Congress.