Congress introduces bill to ensure feds and troops get paid during shutdowns.

Congressmen Dusty Johnson and Senator Ron Johnson, joined by Senator Todd Young, have introduced the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure federal employees and military personnel who must work during government shutdowns receive timely pay. The bill aims to provide funding for their wages during funding lapses, preventing financial hardship due to congressional gridlock. It applies to "excepted" workers essential to public safety and national security, ensuring they are compensated regardless of appropriations status. The legislation seeks to establish a reliable payment mechanism during shutdowns.