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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark and Chairman Aguilar where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have shut down the government instead of working with Democrats who are in Washington, DC and ready to work to find a bipartisan agreement and lower healthcare costs.

LEADER JEFFRIES: At midnight, Donald Trump and Republicans shut the federal government down because they don’t want to provide healthcare to working-class Americans. Leader Schumer and myself met with President Trump and legislative leaders on Monday. We had a conversation that was designed to avoid a painful government shutdown and address the Republican healthcare crisis. Subsequent to that meeting, we heard nothing from any of the legislative leaders on the Republican side, and the President has been engaging in irresponsible and unserious behavior, demonstrating that, all along, Republicans wanted to shut the government down. That’s no surprise, because for decades, Republicans have consistently shut the government down as part of their efforts to try to extract and jam their extreme right-wing agenda down the throats of the American people.

Democrats have repeatedly made clear we are ready to sit down with anyone, at any time and at any place in order now to reopen the government, to enact a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and to address the devastating Republican healthcare crisis that has caused extraordinary harm on people all across the country, in rural America, working-class America, urban America, small town America, the heartland of America and Black and brown communities throughout America. The Republican healthcare crisis is devastating, the likes of which no one has ever seen. Largest cut to Medicaid in American history. A possible $536 billion cut to Medicare because of the One Big Ugly Bill if Congress doesn’t act by the end of the year. Tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased premiums, co-pays and deductibles because of the Republican unwillingness to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health clinics are closing all across the country, including in rural America, because of what Republicans have done and the healthcare crisis they have triggered through their cruel actions throughout this year. Republicans have even canceled medical research in the United States of America, even as it relates to children who are battling cancer. The Republican healthcare crisis is immoral in nature, and Democrats are fighting hard to reverse it. Cancel the cuts, lower the cost, save healthcare on behalf of the American people.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement:

Donald Trump is once again treating working people as collateral damage in his endless campaign of chaos and revenge. By blocking billions of bipartisan infrastructure dollars for the Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway, Trump isn’t hurting Democrats—he’s hurting the nurses, teachers, first responders and everyday commuters from New York and New Jersey who rely on safe, reliable transit to get to work, school, to shop and home to their families.

The Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway aren’t political trophies—they are lifelines. They mean tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs. They mean shorter commutes, safer travel and a stronger economy not just for New York, but for the entire nation. Choking off these projects out of spite will damage America’s competitiveness and cost working families dearly.

Instead of playing politics with the livelihoods of millions, President Trump should be working on bipartisan solutions to strengthen infrastructure, lower costs and deliver for the American people.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

FRESNO, Calif. –  Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown. “For weeks, Republicans have refused to work in a bipartisan way to responsibly fund our government and protect Americans’ healthcare. Instead, they chose to shut our government down and reject the comprehensive plan put forward by Democrats. The people of the Valley, and communities across our nation deserve better,” said Congressman Costa.  
“Our plan would prevent Republican healthcare tax hikes and require the Trump Administration to carry out the bipartisan budget that Congress passes, putting the people of the Valley and across our nation first.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Celebrates 75 Years of Impact Aid with House Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing the 75th anniversary of Impact Aid and its success helping school districts across the country who have a loss of revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property.   

“Impact Aid brings much needed financial assistance to communities across the country who have a smaller property tax base due to large federal properties,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Here in Central Washington, the program serves our rural schools on tribal lands with resources that support school operations, staffing, and materials used by students every day. This resolution recognizes 75 years of Impact Aid’s contributions to helping students access a quality education and prepare for a successful career after graduation.” 

Rep. Courtney said, “Eastern Connecticut is home to more servicemembers than anywhere else in the state, and that means that Impact Aid funding is critical to the success of our local schools with a large proportion of military families. This past year, over 2,200 children in Groton and Ledyard Public Schools benefitted from this funding and received a high-quality public education. I’m glad to introduce this resolution to recognize the importance of the Impact Aid Program, 75 years after it was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.” 

Cherise Imai, Executive Director, National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, said, “For 75 years, Impact Aid has made a difference in the lives of students and communities across the country, fulfilling the federal government’s responsibility to those most directly affected by its presence. This program is more than just funding—it’s a lifeline for schools serving military-connected children, students living on tribal lands, and all those in federally impacted areas. We are grateful to Congress for honoring this legacy with a bipartisan resolution and for its ongoing support of Impact Aid. As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to working together to protect and strengthen the program for generations to come.” 

The Impact Aid Program was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1950. The program is the oldest K-12 federal education program. Nationwide, approximately 1,200 school districts enrolling more than 10 million students benefit from Impact Aid funding.

Children of our men and women in uniform, children residing on Indian lands, children in low-rent public housing, and children of civilians working or living on federal land are considered “federally connected children” who are served by local educational agencies eligible for Impact Aid.

Read the full resolution here.  

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

The Innovate Fund, a community development entity, has made an investment to serve the Town of Tazewell, Virginia. The investment supports the construction of an 11,773 square foot Medical Office Building that will deliver primary health care services to the community. 

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement:

“This investment, made by the Innovate Fund and supported by the New Markets Tax Credit which I voted to extend and make permanent this year, will address a shortage of primary care providers and create greater access to health care services in the area.”

BACKGROUND

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) was set to expire in 2025. However, Republicans in Congress this year permanently extended the credits by passing the reconciliation package, now known as the Working Families Tax Credit. Congressman Griffith supported the reconciliation package.

Tazewell Community Foundation Board Chairman Chris Wearmouth credited financing through the NMTC to make this investment possible.

The Innovate Fund’s announcement can be found here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Griffith Announces EPA Partnership with Town of St. Paul

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued this statement after Senate Democrats failed to join House and Senate Republicans to pass a short-term spending bill that would avoid a government shutdown.

Rep. Kelly and House Republicans passed the spending bill on September 19.

“The spending bill passed by House Republicans last month is a clean, responsible short-term solution — without strings attached — to keep the government’s lights on and its doors open,” said Rep. Kelly. “Now, Senate Democrats have repeatedly rejected our legislation and are demanding to include more than $1 trillion in new spending. Make no mistake — The Schumer Shutdown could have been avoided.”

Learn more about the short-term spending bill passed by the House here.

Have questions about the government shutdown? Learn more here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown:

“House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to risk the jobs and essential programs of Americans for no reason other than their hatred of President Trump.

House Republicans will continue to fight this political malpractice every step of the way,” said Rep. Scott.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representative by a vote of 231-196 with his support. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. 

“The entire state of Georgia plays a key role in implementing President Donald Trump’s strategy of Peace Through Strength,” Rep. Scott said. “The FY26 NDAA strengthens the U.S. military and enhances the quality of life for our warfighters and their families. I am proud of my work on this important piece of legislation to support our armed forces in their mission of defending the United States.” 

“Once again, I want to thank Congressman Austin Scott for being a steadfast voice for our servicemembers and their families as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. Throughout the entire FY26 NDAA cycle, his leadership has been vital in my efforts to produce a bi-partisan bill to ensure our warfighters have the resources and support they need to defend our nation. Congressman Scott is always fighting to take care of the men and women who wear the uniform, said Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03).

“We are deeply honored by Representative Austin Scott’s amendment, adopted by the House, which aims to establish a formal Air Force and Space Force Museum System under Title 10. This landmark provision, including the recognition of the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the potential for additional museums like ours at Warner Robins, ensures the enduring legacy of our Airmen and Guardians. The criteria for designation and closure, along with support for public-private partnerships, will strengthen our ability to educate, preserve, and engage the community. This is a historic step forward for our mission and heritage preservation. We look forward to watching this provision progress in Congress, said Daniel Rhoades, President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation.

Rep. Scott had 10 initiatives included in the base text of the bill, 18 amendments adopted during the HASC markup of the FY26 NDAA, and another 9 adopted on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Amendments adopted on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives authored by Rep. Scott include language that: 

• Establishes a system of official Air Force and Space Force museums within the Department of the Air Force; 

• Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name an aircraft carrier USS United States;

• Authorizes the Baltic Security Initiative to strengthen the armed forces of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to deter Russian aggression, increase interoperability, and support modernization;

• Adds Young Marines, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to the list of youth and charitable organizations eligible to receive assistance from the Department of Defense;

• Enables the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to be eligible to be appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;

• Requires each company with $1 billion of revenue or greater seeking a contract with DOD to provide data relating to the numbers of veterans hired in the past 12 and 36 months and that number still with that company 12 and 24 months after hiring – to focus on veteran hiring AND retention;

• Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy by January 1, 2030, to eliminate the acquisition of computer displays by the Department of Defense from nations such as Russia or China;

• Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from entering into, renewing, or extending a contract or other agreement for the procurement of organic light emitting diode (OLED) display technologies that are fabricated in a foreign adversary, by a foreign adversary entity, or by a covered OLED display technologies company.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA)

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government. Instead of working with Democrats to protect Americans’ access to affordable health care, President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress failed to pass a responsible funding plan to keep the government open. Their refusal to negotiate a fair, bipartisan solution has left most federal government functions unfunded, triggering a shutdown that halts critical government services for Americans and halts pay for millions of families, workers, and communities across the country.

“Today, for the third time under the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress, the federal government has entered a shutdown, forcing millions of Americans to pay the price for their inaction.

“Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House – the three bodies necessary to fund the government. Instead of negotiating with Democrats to find common ground, as Democrats have done when they held the majority, House Republicans have chosen to cancel votes, skip town, and shut down federal agencies.

“This is a crisis of their own making, driven by political theater rather than concern for the health, safety, and security of the American people. Their actions are reckless, morally indefensible, and they put billionaires above the lives of working families. My Democratic colleagues and I will not be complicit in their failure.

“Democrats have consistently offered a fair, bipartisan path forward: a spending plan that strengthens health care, invests in public health, and helps families make ends meet. Yet the Republican majority has ignored every opportunity to address the healthcare crisis their ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ created, opting instead to shut down the government. 

“House Democrats remain ready to negotiate a fair, bipartisan spending bill, but we will not compromise when it comes to protecting the healthcare of the American people and lowering everyday costs.

“I will continue doing everything possible to bring Congressional Republicans back to the negotiating table and reopen the federal government immediately. We cannot allow extremists to thrust our economy into chaos, plunge millions of Americans into unemployment and poverty, and deprive children and our most vulnerable populations of vital services and resources. Our focus must be on solutions that strengthen health care, lower costs, and put working families first.”

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Issues: 119th Congress, Budget