HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Senator Todd Young joined U.S. Senator Ron Johnson in introducing the "Shutdown Fairness Act" to make sure that Americans are paid during government shutdowns.

Officials say this legislation would appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. “Excepted” workers are federal employees who must continue working during a lapse in appropriations because their duties are legally authorized to continue, performing services to protect life, property or to ensure national security.

“Essential federal employees who continue to show up and do their jobs during this government shutdown manufactured by Senate Democrats shouldn’t pay a price,” said Senator Young

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