WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. sent a letter on Tuesday to Catherine Szpindor, the chief administrative officer of the U.S. House, asking his pay be withheld should the government shut down on Oct. 1.

“I am deeply disappointed Congress is once again approaching the brink of a potential government shutdown,” wrote Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township. “In solidarity with my constituents, who expect Congress to do the most basic part of our job by keeping the government open, I will refuse to accept any of my paychecks during a government shutdown, and I ask you withhold any of my pay while the federal government remains shuttered.”

Rep. Bresnahan voted for H.R. 5371 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — which would extend government funding through Nov. 21, 2025.

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