Proudly Representing Texas' 12th Congressional District — October 21, 2025

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Dear Friend,

It is unacceptable that our government has been shut down for 21 days. Senate Democrats continue to vote against the clean, short-term funding bill passed by House Republicans. 

On September 19, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the clean, short-term government funding bill by a vote of 217-212. One House Democrat and all but two House Republicans voted in favor of this bill. Along with most of my House Republican colleagues, I voted to keep the government open more than one month ago!

A prolonged shutdown will negatively affect Americans across the nation.

Despite the shutdown, my team and I are still here to serve you. My offices in Fort Worth and Washington remain open. Please reach out to my office if we can assist you in obtaining earned federal benefits, renewing passports, answering questions, or providing other services.

It is the honor of a lifetime to represent you in the United States Congress. Please don’t hesitate to contact my office if I can ever be of service.

All my best,

Congressman Craig Goldman

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2 BIG UPDATES

1) The Left's Costly Shutdown

A prolonged government shutdown will hurt hardworking Americans. While President Trump is making extraordinary efforts to limit its effects, the following are just a few of the impacts we could see as this shutdown continues: 

• Flight delays and disruptions will increase.
• Funding for some telehealth services for seniors has been halted.
• In Texas, more than 230,000 active-duty service members and federal civilian employees could miss a paycheck.
• About 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents are working without pay.
• About 784,000 women and children in Texas could lose access to food assistance programs.
• More than 4,000 federal employees in Texas could face unemployment during a month-long shutdown.
• About 3,455,000 Texans—including 1,341,000 children—receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be affected.
• About $307 million in small business loans in Texas could be delayed.
• About $6.3 billion in Texas’ gross state product could be lost during a month-long shutdown.

Read my recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner to learn more about how the Left is playing politics while Americans are paying the price.

If you would like to share your comment or concerns about the government shutdown, please click the button below.

2) Military Academy Nominations

Serving in the armed forces is one of the highest callings and acts of service to our country. Each year, I have the opportunity to nominate up to ten individuals for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). 

The deadline to submit your application for a military academy nomination is October 24th. Please click the below below for more information, answers to frequently asked questions, and access to the application portal. 

HERE TO SERVE YOU

My staff in Fort Worth and Washington continue to work every day to serve you. Please call my office or visit my website for assistance with navigating a federal agency, renewing your passport, or other constituent services.

It is an honor to serve you!

craiggoldman.house.gov

Washington, DC Office 1716 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5071

Fort Worth, TX Office 306 West Seventh Street, Suite 1145 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: (817) 806-9474