As of October 1, funding for many federal operations has lapsed because Senate Democrats blocked a nonpartisan, responsible plan passed by the House that would have kept the government open until November 21, 2025.
On September 19, House Republicans did our job and passed a clean continuing resolution. Democrats have rejected that same measure three times, even though they supported identical legislation thirteen times under President Biden. Now, with President Trump back in office, they’re holding our government hostage and putting politics over the American people.
This shutdown has real consequences. Programs like WIC could run out of funding if the shutdown continues, leaving moms and children without access to healthy foods. Our servicemembers and other essential workers, who keep this country running, could soon miss paychecks they rely on to support their families.
That’s why I’ve requested that my own salary be withheld. No member of Congress should collect a paycheck while our troops, air traffic controllers, and other hardworking Americans are left without theirs.
Through it all, my office remains open and ready to help you. No matter what happens in Washington, I will always put the American people first.
