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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following House-passage of the Republican-led funding bill.

“Today, I voted against the partisan Republican funding bill that does nothing to bring down the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans,” said Rep. Carbajal. “Families across the Central Coast and beyond are already seeing that their health insurance costs could more than double next year if Congress fails to act. By refusing to extend the critical Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, Congressional Republicans are forcing Americans to choose between higher costs or no coverage at all. I won’t stand for that. I am a cosponsor of a bipartisan bill to extend these tax credits, and I call on Speaker Johnson to bring that bill to the House floor for a vote.”

Last month, Carbajal co-sponsored the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, a bill to protect families, seniors, and small business owners from massive health care premium increases.

Throughout the shutdown, Democrats have argued that any stopgap funding bill needs to protect the expanded tax credit subsidies for health insurance purchased through Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. Those tax credits and the eligibility for them were expanded by Democrats in 2021 under then-President Biden and are scheduled to expire at the end of December. If the tax credits are not protected, millions of Americans could lose their health insurance. In the coming weeks, Democrats will use every tool at their disposal to save these critical health care tax credits.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ted Lieu (33 District of California)

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the House passed a government funding bill that fails to address the Republican healthcare crisis. 

“Republicans and Donald Trump have spent this past year waging an all-out assault on healthcare by cutting the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Medicare. People are suffering. My constituents are worried about how they’re going to afford to go to the doctor, especially while paying exorbitant prices for groceries and other goods thanks to Trumpflation. These are working families, children, and seniors who simply can’t afford life under Donald Trump’s economy. I cannot in good conscience support a spending bill that ignores both the devastating healthcare cuts and the crushing cost of living facing the American people.

“For 54 days, House Democrats have been pushing Republicans to take up the cause of making life more affordable for everyday Americans. Instead of joining us in that effort, House Republicans have been on vacation for seven weeks. Week after week, Democrats showed up in Washington to fight for legislation that would help Americans afford their healthcare. This Republican funding bill does not address rising healthcare costs but it does have a blatantly corrupt provision that would provide millions of dollars to eight Republican Senators and personally enrich them at taxpayers’ expense. This is unconscionable.  

“Republicans are not working on behalf of the American people. Americans see with their own eyes who is fighting for them, and who is working on behalf of the rich and powerful. The fight is not over, and House Democrats will not yield.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter delivers $5 million to Tybee Island for new fire station

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered $5 million in federal funding for the City of Tybee Island to construct a new fire station as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. Both Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) voted against this funding.                     

“Tybee Island’s current fire station does not meet the needs of the city’s world-class firefighters, EMS providers, and marine rescuers. This necessary funding will make Tybee Island safer and ensure that those charged with protecting our community have the tools they need to do so effectively,” said Rep. Carter.

“On behalf of the City of Tybee Island, thank you, Representative Carter, for securing $5 million in federal funding for the city’s new fire station. This critical investment will ensure our first responders can continue dispatching land- and marine-based fire and rescue operations from a modern, resilient facility,” said Mayor Brian West. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter statement on House voting to reopen the government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk for his signature.

The bipartisan deal funds the government through January 30th, with three funding bills – Agriculture-FDA, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs – running through Fiscal Year 2026.

“Our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end. For more than 43 days, Chuck Schumer, Jon Ossoff, and the Democrats blackmailed the American people for political leverage, holding SNAP and WIC, federal worker pay, air travel, and our troops hostage. Still, the vast majority of Democrats – including both of Georgia’s senators – rejected the bipartisan proposal to turn our lights back on, forcing families to starve and workers to go without pay in exchange for absolutely nothing. They don’t care about your health care, they care about pleasing the radical left and Chuck Schumer,” said Rep. Carter.

The funding bill included $534.3 million supporting projects throughout the state of Georgia. Georgia’s entire Democrat delegation, including both Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), voted against this funding and final passage of the bill.

“A vote against this bill is a vote against Georgia, something our senators have no problem doing time and time again. Their legacy will be one of mass starvation and chaos, literally ripping food from children in an effort to win reelection,” said Rep. Carter. “While it will take weeks or months for our nation to fully recover from Democrats’ political games, I’m proud to have cast my vote in favor of this legislation, which ensures that the American people are taken care of.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2025) – Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following passage to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371:

“Republicans are eager to get back to work for the American people after Democrats kept the government closed for more than forty days because they were more concerned about an election than they were about the rest of the country. Now that a handful of common-sense Democrats have chosen to end their political gamesmanship and have joined Republicans in re-opening the government, President Trump can get this signed, and we can continue to deliver on our pro-family, pro-business, pro-America agenda.”

Passage of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 delivers for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District:

• ATC Workers: Backpay for ATC and federal workers that have been working without pay during the shutdown.
• Dobbins ARB: $3.2 million for planning and designing a new Entry Control Facility.
• Veteran Care: Full year funding for veterans’ care and assistance programs.
• Farmers: Full year funding of Dept. of Agriculture – critical support and assistance for farmers.
• SNAP and WIC: Full year of funding.
• Military Construction projects: $511.2 million for military construction projects in Georgia.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current funding levels through January 30, 2026, along with three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills covering the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, as well as legislative operations. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Allen issued the following statement:

“It is clear that this shutdown was about nothing more than politics. Democrats could have cut this deal over 40 days ago. Instead, they repeatedly voted to hold the government hostage—using families, service members, federal workers, and veterans as political ‘leverage’ in the longest government shutdown in American history.  

“After six weeks of obstruction, I am pleased that a handful of Senate Democrats finally came to their senses and listened to millions of hardworking Americans. Yet, the Chuck Schumer-created political charade dragged on for far too long with the support of Georgia’s two Senators and nearly every House Democrat—causing untold pain and lasting consequences. President Trump will soon sign the bill to officially turn the page on this national nightmare and reopen the federal government.”

BACKGROUND: On September 19, 2025, with Congressman Allen’s support, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan, seven-week funding extension to keep the federal government open. Senate Democrats, including Georgia Senators Ossoff and Warnock, blocked this commonsense CR for over 40 days, voting repeatedly to keep the federal government shut down. On Monday evening, the Senate passed an amended House CR by a vote of 60-40, clearing the way for the House to reconsider the bill and send it to President Trump’s desk for signature.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1)

Bergman Votes to Reopen Government, End Record-Long Schumer Shutdown

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Today, Rep. Larsen released the following statement after voting no on Republican legislation to drive up health care costs:

“This resolution to end the government shutdown allows health care costs to skyrocket for 26,000 people I represent and rips health care away from 8,000 people I represent. Instead of fixing the Republican health care crisis, it fails to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities that seniors rely on, does nothing to roll back the Big Ugly Law’s devastating cuts to Medicaid and lets several Republican Senators enrich themselves with taxpayer dollars.

“Rising costs under the Trump administration are forcing people in Northwest Washington state to choose between going to the doctor, paying rent and feeding their kids. I will keep fighting alongside House Democrats to make health care accessible and affordable, and lower the cost of living for hardworking families.

“Now that the shutdown is ending, it is time to ensure air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, TSA workers and all federal employees get the backpay they deserve as soon as possible. The President’s attack on air traffic controllers’ patriotism this week was unhinged — they deserve unconditional gratitude and compensation for the essential work they do to keep our skies safe. I am committed to rapidly unwinding the major disruptions the traveling public has been put through due to the Republican shutdown.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after the House voted to end the 43-day Schumer Shutdown. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026 that extends funding for most agencies until January 30th, 2026. The measure also includes three full-year funding bills, the Legislative Branch, Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills.

The legislation also includes key national security provisions written by Congressman Moore, including language prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch from purchasing compromised technology tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement: 

“The Schumer Shutdown is finally over after the Democrats held the American people hostage for 43 days. Republicans held the line and did not cave to the Democrats’ insane $1.5 Trillion wishlist, including giving healthcare benefits to illegal immigrants. We can now get back to work enacting the America First agenda. I’m also grateful to Chairman Cole for including my language to protect our national security by preventing the VA and Legislative Branch from purchasing harmful technology tied to the Chinese Communist Party.”

Major Investments Secured for West Virginia:

The legislation not only reopens the federal government, restoring pay for workers and providing stability for families, but also includes major local investments in West Virginia, championed by Congressman Riley M. Moore:

• $712,500 for a new Preston County Senior Center. The center has vastly outgrown its current facility, and the new location will expand access to vital services for thousands of seniors—including in-home care, meal delivery, and transportation to medical appointments. This investment will strengthen community care and improve quality of life for senior West Virginians.

• $1,668,750 for the construction of a new Barbour County Ambulance Authority Station. The new facility will enhance emergency response capabilities, expand public safety training programs, and serve as an emergency shelter and distribution site in the event of a natural disaster. This project will ensure first responders have the resources they need to keep West Virginians safe.

Congressman Moore’s statement on how these projects are crucial to West Virginia’s infrastructure and constituents:

“These are the kinds of investments that matter—projects that save lives, care for our most vulnerable, and strengthen our communities. By ending the Schumer shutdown and passing this bill, we’re putting West Virginia first and delivering real results for the people of the Second District.

West Virginians work hard and expect their government to do the same. I’ll continue fighting for solutions that strengthen our economy, and deliver for the great people of the Mountain State.”  

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

Bacon Votes to Reopen the Government and End the Democrat Leadership Shutdown