Day 17 of Government Shutdown
Today marks Day 17 of the government shutdown. The Senate still has not passed the House-passed Continuing Resolution, which would reopen the government at previously approved funding levels while negotiations on the appropriations bills continue. The Democrats’ plan to extend costly COVID-era Obamacare subsidies is a nonstarter. Instead of working toward a solution, Democrats have chosen to block paychecks for hardworking federal employees rather than take steps to curb our unsustainable national debt. Each week this shutdown continues, our economy loses an estimated $15 billion in GDP. We must get to a place where, instead of shouting past one another, we are sitting down and negotiating in good faith. I was in Washington this week to advocate for fixing, not fighting.
As always, my office is open for constituents. We are continuing to provide casework support for constituents who need assistance with federal agencies. You can visit my website to fill out a Privacy Release Form and request assistance from my office. Please note that there will be delays in agency responses due to the shutdown. I also have a shutdown guidance page to answer your questions. It is my honor to serve you in Congress. I remain committed to getting the government back open for the people we serve.
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