A Democrat lawmaker introduced legislation to close the gym and sauna used by members of Congress during a government shutdown, blaming Republicans for “an abdication of their responsibilities as elected officials.”
Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) introduced the Shutdown Prioritization Act (SPA) following the partial government shutdown on Dec. 23. The bill would keep the Architect of the Capitol—who is the builder and steward for landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill—from operating the gym during a government shutdown.
