Nebraska Rep. Brad Ashford announced Tuesday plans to give up his salary if Congress is unable to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown.

“Congress’ primary responsibility is to fund the government and ensure that millions of Americans will continue to receive the services they rely on every day. I will stand opposed to any effort to shut down the government, but if Congressional leaders cannot reach a bipartisan consensus, I will forgo my pay during the shutdown.”

If Congress fails to pass a budget before September 30th, there will be a government shutdown that could cost Americans billions of dollars and a disruption in services. The government shutdown in 2013 cost the economy $24 billion, according to Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services.

Ashford also announced his “Congressional Accountability Now (CAN) Act,” that would reduce Congressional salaries by 10 percent, eliminate Congressional pensions and ban the use of tax dollars on special privileges such as first-class flights and promotional mass mailings.