David Jolly: Congress Should Hold 40 Hour Work Week

U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2016, introduced a resolution calling for Congress to hold a 40-hour work week when in session. 

Despite Republican control of both chambers of Congress, Jolly had harsh words for it. 

“This ‘try-nothing’ Congress needs a reality check," Jolly said on Monday. “A work week in Washington should be no different than a work week in every other town across the nation.

“Americans are sick and tired of Washington inaction,” Jolly added.  “They expect their leaders to govern. Look at all the bills gathering dust while Congress braces for the next self-made calamity.  Let's give voice to the people on issues like border security, transportation, a budget that finally balances. The frustration is not that we haven't achieved these things, it's that we haven't even engaged in a legislative fight to begin to advance the agenda that is right for the American people.”

Jolly pointed to figures showing “House members are at work in Washington 100 fewer days each year than the average American worker.”