Government Funding Update 

Dear John xxxxxx,

On Wednesday, after 43 days, the federal government reopened. Republicans control the entire federal government, the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. For weeks, the American people paid the price for their dysfunction. Federal workers missed paychecks, families faced delays in lifesaving services, millions of people were left without the means to put food on the table, and small businesses suffered.

After dragging our nation through an avoidable shutdown, my Republican colleagues have doubled down on their cruel agenda: ripping health care away from 17 million Americans and dooming millions more to massive increases in health insurance prices, all to give tax breaks to their billionaire donors. I voted NO because the reopening deal did nothing to undo the damage Republicans have inflicted on working families, seniors, and children. Instead of protecting affordable health care, this bill locked in harmful cuts that weaken Medicaid, threaten community health centers, and put millions at risk of actually losing care.

From the start of this shutdown, Democrats have fought to keep the government open and save lives by protecting access to health care, food assistance, education, and disaster relief. We stood united for a bipartisan, responsible budget that strengthens Medicare, expands telehealth, and makes health care more affordable for everyone. Congressional Republicans chose cruelty over compassion.

We need a government that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. I will not stop until every American has access to quality, affordable health care. This fight is not over.

If you were directly impacted by the shutdown or have any questions, my team and I are here to help. You can call my D.C. office at (202) 225-2111 or my Skokie office at (773) 506-7100 with concerns or questions.

Sincerely,