Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the government shutdown.
“Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and have led the country into a government shutdown. Families have been struggling to make ends meet as a direct result of Trump and Republican policies that have raised prices on everyday goods and slashed health care for millions. They have created a health care crisis that must be addressed now, or Washingtonians and small businesses will see their costs skyrocket at the end of the year. These cuts will also impact Washington’s health care providers, forcing them to reduce services.
“Instead of working to find a bipartisan solution to protect health care and fund the government, House Republicans cancelled votes this week and left town, setting up a shutdown. Sadly, Republicans care more about bending the knee to President Trump than standing up for their constituents.
“There is a clear path forward out of this crisis – stop the health care cuts and extend the Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies. I’m going to keep fighting to protect our communities, our health care, and the federal programs that Americans depend on.”
Background:
Republicans have repeatedly voted against extending enhanced ACA premium subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.
If Congress doesn’t act, Washington families who rely on WA Health Plan Finder could see their premiums spike by 65% next year.
The loss of subsidies would force 80,000 Washingtonians to go without health coverage.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Know Your Immigration Rights
If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)
Bacon Issues Statement on Government Shutdown
Washington, September 30, 2025
Bacon Issues Statement on Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after Democrat Leadership failed to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR):
“Republicans passed a clean, short-term CR with no additional funding except for security for Members of Congress and Federal office holders such as judges. Schumer and Jeffries catered to their far-left base by opposing a clean CR. Many Republicans are willing to negotiate on ACA tax credits as part of the normal appropriations process that will require bipartisanship to pass, but it is very unusual for either party to oppose a clean CR. Under the Biden Administration, Republicans worked with Democrats to pass a clean CR 13 times. I would like to thank Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Sen. Angus King of Maine, an Independent who caucuses with Democrats, for choosing Americans over party.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI)
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps
September 30, 2025 202-813-2793
PRESS RELEASE
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement as government funding is set to expire at midnight tonight, September 30, 2025:
“Republicans control the House of Representatives, Senate, and the White House. Despite the looming government funding deadline, they refuse to work with Democrats to stop an entirely preventable government shut down. Democrats have made it clear that we want to keep the government open and support legislation that lowers the cost of living and saves healthcare for the nation.
“The people of the Virgin Islands and across the nation are already facing healthcare challenges—including the threat of rising costs for millions of families. For the past seven months, the Trump Administration has unilaterally redirected funds from medical research, school meal programs, and law enforcement resources. Democrats are pushing for the necessary guardrails to ensure everyday people including Virgin Islanders are protected, while Republicans have advanced a budget that enables further unilateral actions and supports billionaires.
“A government shutdown will disrupt critical services that all Americans depend on—including disaster recovery efforts, passport services, support for small businesses, and healthcare programs. Federal workers will go without paychecks while trying to support their families.
“My office while on furlough will remain open and working for the people of the Virgin Islands. And Democrats have been clear and consistent that we are willing to negotiate and to work across the aisle to reach a bipartisan funding agreement. If you have questions, you can reach us at 340-778-5900 or 340-774-4408.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he affirmed Democrats’ commitment to protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the reckless Republican-caused healthcare crisis.
BECKY QUICK: We just heard from House Speaker Mike Johnson about the potential for a government shutdown happening later tonight. Joining us right now to discuss it all is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. And sir, thank you for being with us today. I’m not sure if you heard what Leader Johnson had to say on some of these issues, but if you didn’t, I’ll kind of give it back to you. He said that this is a clean continuing resolution that’s been put forth. It’s the same thing that the Democrats voted for 13 times under Biden. That this would keep the House open, it would keep the government open. You could continue to negotiate. And he said that this is being done for pure politics, for Chuck Schumer’s backside, I think, were his exact words on this. Would you care to respond to that, sir?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, that’s all a lie. It’s not a clean continuing resolution. In December of last year, Democrats and Republicans actually passed a bipartisan bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden and also had the blessing of then-President-elect Donald Trump. That is the actual baseline of a bipartisan agreement. What the Republicans are attempting to continue at this point in time is a March partisan Republican spending bill that Democrats in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected because we viewed it as an attack on veterans, an attack on child care, an attack on housing affordability and an attack on the healthcare of the American people.It’s not a bipartisan spending agreement. It was a Trump partisan spending agreement, and we’ve been very clear as Democrats that we are ready, willing and able to try to find a bipartisan path forward to reach a spending agreement that actually meets the needs of the American people in terms of their health, their safety and their economic well-being, particularly in an environment where the cost of living in this country is already too high, America is too expensive and Republicans haven’t lowered costs, costs are increasing. But we will not support a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people.
BECKY QUICK: He said, on the healthcare front, that there is room for negotiation with the ACA, but he said that that deadline is not until December 31, when the existing tax benefits would fall off. He says that that should be negotiated separately and that they won’t do it while there’s a shutdown of the government. He also went on to say that this is in writing from the Democrats that they want healthcare for illegal immigrants to be part of this. They want to gut $50 billion that was included in the Big Beautiful Bill for rural hospitals, and that they want money there for Corporate Public Broadcasting as part of this, too.
LEADER JEFFRIES: The One Big Ugly Bill represented the largest attack on Medicaid in American history. The largest cut ever. Hospitals, nursing homes, community-based health clinics are closing all across America as a result, including in rural parts of the country. That One Big Ugly Bill actually stole food from the mouths of hungry children and seniors and veterans, and all of this was done so that Republicans could reward their billionaire donors with massive tax breaks, and in the process, skyrocket the deficit by north of $3 trillion. It was entirely irresponsible. It hurts everyday Americans, who we should be standing up for, in order to reward the wealthiest people amongst us. That’s not an acceptable thing, and that’s the climate and the environment that we’re walking into. That said, we, of course, are willing to try to find that bipartisan common ground. But the urgency, as it relates to the Affordable Care Act tax credits, relates to the fact that beginning tomorrow, notices are going to go out to tens of millions of Americans, and it’s going to be clear to them that their premiums, co-pays and deductibles are about to skyrocket thousands of dollars in additional expense in an environment where life is already too expensive for the overwhelming majority of the American people.
BECKY QUICK: Is it true that you want to restore American taxpayer benefits to illegal immigrants?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Of course not. And thank you for asking that question, because this is also an outright lie. Federal law prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars to provide medical coverage to undocumented individuals. That’s the law. And there is nothing in anything that we have proposed that is trying to change that law.We are fighting for the healthcare of the American people, fighting to deal with the Republican healthcare crisis, which included the largest cut to Medicaid in American history. It includes the fact that Republicans have refused to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits time and time again, putting in jeopardy the healthcare of tens of millions of Americans. It’s the fact that Medicare is going to face a $536 billion cut at the end of this year, if Congress doesn’t act, because of what Republicans did in the One Big Ugly Bill. Our fight relates to the fact that hospitals and nursing homes and community-based health clinics are closing. No one in America, the wealthiest country in the history of the world—this great country of ours—should die because they can’t find a bed or a room at a hospital because their hospital has closed as a result of what has happened with this Republican healthcare crisis. And on top of all of that, we see that Republicans have actually launched an assault on medical research in the United States of America in the Republican appropriations bill that is part of this process.
BECKY QUICK: Minority Leader, Minority Leader, let me just ask you. I’m going back and just looking at this. I think the questions about illegal immigrants getting these benefits go back to a term that’s in your proposal that you’ve put forth that says legally present immigrants are eligible for all of these subsidies. And there’s a big question about what ‘lawfully present’ means. Does that refer to people who are here under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programs? I guess there’s different descriptions of what people see. What does that mean to you, ‘lawful present’? Would it refer to DACA?
LEADER JEFFRIES: We had a meeting with the President of the United States yesterday and made clear we’re not trying to change current law. We are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in rural America, in suburban America, in urban America, in small town America, in the heartland of America, in Black and brown communities all across America. That’s what we’re doing. That’s why this fight is about. Mike Johnson—we have a very positive, forward-looking, communicative relationship, but he’s been making the point that healthcare is an extraneous issue. No, healthcare is not an extraneous issue. It is a central issue to the quality of life of the American people. We don’t want to shut the government down. That’s not our approach, but Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency. If the government shuts down, it’s their decision to do it.
JOE KERNEN: But this is a continuing resolution, and it’s going to be—it’s going to happen. All these things that you want to do, there’s no way any of them are going to be negotiated by the time this happens. And if you shut down the government, you—last time, Democrats point out—you lose FEMA, you lose troop pay, you lose all these different things that are so important to Democrats when they’re on the other side of this. If you’re not going to get all these other things settled, you need to do the CR to get the government funded and then return to this and do it in the normal course of business for Congress. What is it that would get you to yes? I mean, and I think that you kind of danced around the illegal—you do want to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants that are here right now.
LEADER JEFFRIES: That’s a Republican talking point, and it’s shameful that you would continue—
JOE KERNEN: Is it true?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Of course not. I just said repeatedly that it is not. And we made that clear in the Oval Office to President Trump and to Republican leaders. We’ve made that clear repeatedly. It’s a Republican talking point. In fact, I’m being gentle. It’s a lie. We are fighting for the healthcare of the American people. And what we need to do is—
JOE KERNEN: What would you need then?
LEADER JEFFRIES: —to address the Republican—
JOE KERNEN: By tonight?
LEADER JEFFRIES: —healthcare crisis.
JOE KERNEN: What do you need by tonight to get you to yes?
LEADER JEFFRIES: I’ll tell you what we need by tonight. Speaker Johnson should call Republican Members of Congress back from the vacation that they’re on. They were supposed to be here. We were supposed to have votes yesterday and today so that we can actually arrive at a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded and to do it in a way that actually enhances the quality of life of the American people. So that would actually be a useful first step.
BECKY QUICK: Do you think the government is going to shut down? Because it doesn’t look like there’s much give on either side.
LEADER JEFFRIES: We’re here. We’re in Washington, D.C. We look forward to having conversations throughout the day with the administration and with our Republican counterparts to try to arrive at a bipartisan agreement. But what we’re not going to do is be part of essentially a my-way-or-the-highway approach. In other words, that Republicans simply say our view of the country is that we’re going to continue to assault the healthcare of the American people, and Democrats, you should just go along with it. And our view is no, actually, we’re not going to support a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people.
BECKY QUICK: There was some big pushback from the Progressive Caucus in the House yesterday when Chuck Schumer floated the idea of, you know, a way around this, a way to say, ‘Okay, we can start the Democratic shutdown, but then we could make sure we pass some bills to allow much of the government funding to continue.’ How much pushback do you get from the Progressive Caucus in the House? And what are they telling you at this point? Are they the ones who are kind of driving things?
LEADER JEFFRIES: We had a House Democratic Caucus meeting yesterday, and we are completely unified in defense of protecting the healthcare of the American people and fighting to lower the high cost of living. Donald Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs on day one. But costs aren’t going down, they’re going up. The Trump tariffs are adding thousands of dollars in additional expense to everyday Americans. Electricity bills are going up, housing costs continue to go up, grocery bills are going up and, of course, healthcare premiums, co-pays and deductibles are about to skyrocket. Millions of Americans in this country actually are going to confront medical bankruptcy. Our view is that is not acceptable. And so, I think what Leader Schumer said yesterday at our joint press conference, he was very clear that a short-term continuing resolution that differs in any way from what Democrats have proposed, which was legislation that was introduced and actually secured more votes in the Senate about a week ago than the partisan Republican proposal, that that is our starting point in terms of any conversation as it relates to making sure we fund the government in an enlightened way that makes sense for everyday Americans, for business, for industry, for the economy.
BECKY QUICK: Yesterday, sir, in the caucus that you’re referring to, I think the shouts were heard outside the doors of ‘hell no.’ Does that tell you the resolve? Should we read into that? That there is no way you are going to go ahead with this, and we should buckle up and prepare for a long government shutdown?
LEADER JEFFRIES: We have a little over 12 hours or so before midnight. I think what would be helpful is if Republicans in the House of Representatives actually return for duty here in the Congress so that if we reach an agreement, we could actually pass an agreement as opposed to Republicans being on vacation all across the country and the world. That makes no sense to me. It never did. And it’s an indication that I think House Republicans actually are the ones who want to shut the government down.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Minority Leader, while we have you here, and I know you’re busy working on keeping the government open, hopefully, but a question here in New York. We’re all very curious. Do you plan to endorse the Democratic frontrunner at this point? I know there’s been some reporting that you’re in talks to do something like that.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, I issued a statement on Sunday, I believe it was, in connection with the decision by Mayor Eric Adams not to seek reelection. He’s someone that I’ve known for over 25 years. He’s had a long journey in public service. Actually, Mayor Adams and I started our careers at the same time, him in the State Senate and myself in the State Assembly. And I respect his contributions to the city of New York, his contributions as Mayor, and of course, before that, as State Senator. And perhaps even most importantly, as someone who wore the uniform to protect and serve. I also indicated in that statement that I’m focused right now, laser-like, on avoiding a government shutdown and making sure we address the Republican healthcare crisis. And that I would have more to say about the Mayor’s race and the remaining candidates sometime soon.
ANDREW ROSS SORKIN: Okay. Well, come on back, and hopefully we’ll get a chance to talk about that as well. We wish you luck over the next 12 hours, and we can all, you know, cross our fingers.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Know Your Immigration Rights
If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California)
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Peters, Levin, and Jacobs hosted a virtual press conference to share updates on federal budget negotiations and highlight the consequences of a Republican government shutdown for San Diego families, businesses, and servicemembers.
House Democrats remain ready, willing, and able to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep government open and lower health care costs for Americans. However, this morning, Republicans shockingly adjourned the House of Representatives until Friday, October 3rd, just hours before a government shutdown which will force troops to work without pay, harm small businesses, risk air travel disruptions, and endanger access to Head Start for families struggling to pay for childcare.
“President Trump is in the White House and Republicans control the House and Senate — if there is a shutdown, it falls squarely on their shoulders because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that serves the American people,” said Rep. Scott Peters. “The partisan Republican budget bill would allow the cost of healthcare to skyrocket for millions of Americans starting tomorrow, October 1st. This is in addition to higher costs for groceries, energy, rent, cars and living expenses because of President Trump’s tariffs and attacks on energy projects. I will continue to do everything in my power to keep the government open and protect San Diego families from a costly government shutdown.”
“Let’s be clear. Republicans control the House. Republicans control the Senate. Trump is in the White House. If the government shuts down, it is because they wanted it to shut down. Because they refused to negotiate. This is on them,” said Rep. Levin. “I have been working in San Diego and Orange County, and in Washington, to prevent a shutdown and protect the services that American families depend on. And while I will keep working in good faith, I will not compromise health care for my constituents.”
A recording of the press conference is available here.
Find a detailed FAQ on what a shutdown would mean for essential services and San Diego families here.
According to recent data, a government shutdown would mean:
San Diego
In CA50, 28,000 people will see their health care costs rise if Republicans let critical tax credits expire.
117,000 active duty and reserve servicemembers in San Diego County and 34,000 military affiliated and VA civilian jobs throughout the County would be forced to work without pay during a shutdown.
For a 60-year-old couple earning $82,800 per year in our community, their annual healthcare premiums will rise by 265% unless Congress takes action. For a family of four earning $64,000 per year, that number is 664%.
California
238,366 active duty and reserve personnel serving our armed forces in California would be forced to work without pay during a shutdown.
660,000 people flying through California airports every day would face potential delays and safety concerns due to staffing impacts on TSA agents and air traffic controllers.
253,600 federal workers in California would be furloughed or forced to work without pay, in addition to the many employees of businesses with government contracts who could be laid off, furloughed, or see their hours cut.
5.38 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries in California would lose access to benefits in a prolonged shutdown.
36.2 million visitors to California’s 28 national parks in 2024. Those visitors spent $3.2B across the state and supported 39,678 jobs which in total comes to a $5.1B dollar positive statewide impact. Families who’ve already booked their travel would be turned away from park access, monuments, and museums, causing them to lose their hard-earned money.
State governments would be forced to pay for federal services like the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, potentially risking benefits for the TANF beneficiaries in California.
The Small Business Administration would stop processing small business loans, halting a program that provides roughly $4 million in funding to small businesses in California every year.
The Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing housing loans. The USDA issued 22,989 residential loans in California in 2024, over 90% of which were first-time buyers.
The Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing farm loans, which provide $78,580,000 in funding for farmers in California every year.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the looming government shutdown:
“It’s reckless that Republicans would rather shut down the government than work with Democrats to keep our government open and keep health care affordable. The Republican funding bill would leave more than 4 million Floridians—and millions more across the country—facing skyrocketing health care costs, doubling insurance premiums, and forcing many families to lose coverage altogether. This would have a rippling effect on our entire community, causing severe strain on the delivery of health care services,” said Rep. Frankel.
“I’m standing strong with my Democratic colleagues to protect your health, lower costs, and keep our government working for you. And no matter what happens in Washington, my office will remain open and ready to serve.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)
September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month, and Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) are marking it by introducing the bipartisan FASTER Act—a bill to keep older adults safe at home by funding fire department safety visits, simple upgrades like grab bars, and connections to lifesaving community resources.
“Falls send 3 million older Americans to the ER every year, cause 41,000 preventable deaths, and drive $80 billion in health care costs—most of it paid by Medicare and Medicaid,” said Rep. Frankel. “Behind every one of those numbers is a grandmother, grandfather, parent, or neighbor whose independence is shattered. The FASTER Act is about saving lives, protecting families, and cutting billions in preventable costs by making simple, commonsense changes to keep seniors safe in their homes.”
“As more Americans are able to stay in their own homes as they age, fire departments and EMS are frequently the first responders when their independence is threatened by a fall,” said Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging. “Congresswoman Frankel should be commended for her continued leadership on falls prevention by proposing the FASTER Act to support firefighters’ proactive approach to making homes safer and ensuring timely access in an emergency that could mean the difference between life and death.”
Alongside the FASTER Act, Rep. Frankel introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 22–28, 2025 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Earlier this year, she also cosponsored the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act to help older Veterans avoid dangerous and costly falls. This effort follows Rep. Frankel’s collaboration with the Palm Beach County Health District on a major fall prevention program.
The FASTER Act is cosponsored by Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), and Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15). It is endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)
Headline: How a Government Shutdown Impacts Central Washington
As we barrel towards a government shutdown due to Senate Democrats’ refusal to pass a clean continuing resolution (CR), essential programs and services here in Central Washington are now at risk. Congress has the responsibility under our Constitution to fund the federal government, and allowing a shutdown is a disservice to the American people.
If the government shuts down, farmers and ranchers in the Methow and Yakima Valleys will lose access to Farm Service Agency employees due to furlough. Farm operating loans, conservation and crop disaster programs will be impacted and paused for the duration of a shutdown. Additionally, funding for agriculture research grants through the Agriculture Research Service, which WSU Prosser relies on, could be paused indefinity.
For small businesses in the Tri-Cities, a government shutdown would mean a stop on new small business loans and investments. Access to Small Businesses Administration financing would be put on hold, and any businesses undergoing expansion would be impacted. Congress passed historic pro-small business laws in the Working Families Tax Cuts that are set to take effect this year, and a government shutdown would impede small business’ ability to take advantage of those policies.
Veterans in Central Washington, including those seeking counseling or treatment, can expect to see their regional offices closed during a shutdown. Even call center hotlines will not be staffed, which could have dire consequences for veterans struggling with mental health issues from their time in the service. With veterans’ resources already straining in our region, veterans would lose access to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and career counseling, resulting in a backlog of requests for when the shutdown ends.
Visitors of public lands, including the Gifford-Pinchot and Okanogan National Forests and the North Cascades National Park, will also feel the impact of a shutdown with management and maintenance suspended, and even potential full closures of parks. While the Bureau of Reclamation is expected to continue generating water and power, processing of special use permits and certain project management actions will be paused, negatively impacting irrigators within the Columbia River Basin.
The blame for a government shutdown will fall on Senate Democrats, who are threatening essential services for partisan demands that do not belong in government funding negotiations. The House of Representatives, with my support, passed a clean, short-term, bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open until November 21 so we can negotiate a funding agreement for fiscal year 2025. The Senate must do the same.