Summary
Florida Republican Representative Jimmy Patronis announced he will not take his salary during the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown has resulted in many federal employees working without pay because of a disagreement over a funding deal between the Trump administration and Democrats. Several lawmakers from both parties are taking similar steps to forego their paychecks during this period.
Key Facts
- Representative Jimmy Patronis from Florida will not take his salary during the government shutdown.
- The shutdown has continued for more than a week due to disagreements on a funding deal.
- Essential federal employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without pay during the shutdown.
- Republicans hold a majority in the Senate but need more support to pass a funding bill.
- Other lawmakers, including Representatives Chip Roy and Josh Gottheimer, are also not taking paychecks.
- Senator Lindsey Graham plans to donate his salary during the shutdown to a nonprofit organization.
- Federal employees are supposed to receive back pay after the shutdown, as per an act signed by President Trump.
- The shutdown impacts efforts to upgrade the air traffic control system, which uses outdated technology.
