When it was decided that members of Congress would receive pay for their service, the purpose of that pay was to ensure that average people could serve their country for a time without risking bankruptcy. It was not intended to act as a legislator's chosen career.
We request that congresspeople take for themselves only what is paid out to the average worker, which is currently just over $42,000 per year. This provision will tie the personal interests of lawmakers directly to those of the American people, providing direct incentive for laws passed to benefit the well-being of the majority of the workforce.
If $42,000 is enough for the average American, it should be enough for his or her representative.