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Congressional Leaders Split on Salary Amid DHS Shutdown

2/28/2026

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Most of New York's congressional delegation has not disclosed their salary acceptance during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, affecting over 100,000 employees.
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) confirmed he will not take his salary amid the shutdown.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democrats seek reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before funding DHS.
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) proposed the SHUTDOWN Act to penalize Congress during shutdowns.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) announced he will withhold his salary until the government reopens.

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Story summary

Most of New York's congressional delegation has not disclosed their salary acceptance during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, affecting over 100,000 employees.
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) confirmed he will not take his salary amid the shutdown.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democrats seek reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before funding DHS.
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) proposed the SHUTDOWN Act to penalize Congress during shutdowns.
Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) announced he will withhold his salary until the government reopens.