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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

Washington, D.C. — Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to celebrate recycling, drive public awareness, and spark action toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Congresswoman Stevens is Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Recycling Caucus.

The resolution is co-sponsored by her fellow Recycling Caucus Co-Chairs Dave Joyce (R-OH), Marianette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Representatives Carson (D-IN), Carter (D-LA), Correa (D-CA), Dean (D-PA), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lawler (R-NY), and Adam Smith (D-WA), reflecting strong bipartisan support and advancing the priorities of the House Bipartisan Recycling Caucus.

“Recycling is good for our economy, Michigan manufacturing, our national security, and the planet,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “In Michigan alone, the recycling sector supports over 17,000 jobs and contributes more than $5 billion to our economy. America Recycles Day is our chance to recognize this vital industry and encourage folks in Michigan and across the country to take part.”

“Recycling is one of the simplest, most effective tools we have to protect our planet, reduce waste, and strengthen our economy. After decades of progress, recycling rates have stalled, and communities are feeling the strain. This resolution serves as a clarion call to renew our national commitment to recycling and to promote policies that make recycling accessible and efficient for households, businesses, and municipalities alike. On America Recycles Day, I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in support of a future where recycling practices are accessible, efficient, and second nature for every American—and where planet and profit go hand in hand.” – Rep. Chellie Pingree.

“Keep America Beautiful applauds the Congressional resolution recognizing America Recycles Day,” said Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “Our research shows that Americans of all ages, geographic location, and political affiliation overwhelmingly support recycling—and for good reason. Recycling conserves natural resources, drives economic growth, and helps keep our communities clean and beautiful. We’re grateful to Representative Stevens and Members of Congress for recognizing America Recycles Day and for their shared commitment to making recycling simpler, smarter, and accessible to every community.”

Recycling plays a powerful role in boosting jobs and manufacturing, protecting the environment, and enhancing national security by helping secure critical resources and strengthening domestic supply chains.

America Recycles Day aims to:

• Raise awareness of the economic and environmental importance of circular solutions

• Promote education so Americans know what, where, and how to recycle effectively

• Encourage participation in community recycling and reuse programs.

• Foster collaboration among governments, businesses, and individuals to reduce waste and build a more sustainable future.

The resolution has been endorsed by leading organizations including Keep America Beautiful, Advanced Drainage Systems, Alpeck Polyester US, Aluminum Association, American Beverage Association, American Cleaning Institute, American Forest & Paper Association, America’s Plastic Makers, a part of the American Chemistry Council, Arconic, BASF, Can Manufacturers Institute, Consumer Brands Association, EPR Leadership Forum, ExxonMobil, Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Glass Packaging Institute, Hydro Aluminum, IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association, International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), NAPCOR, National Stewardship Action Council, National Waste and Recycling Association, Niagara Bottling, Novelis, Paper Recycling Coalition, Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), PLASTICS, Primo Brands, ReMA, SNAC International, Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, SWANA, Tetra Pak, The Recycling Partnership, World Wildlife Fund

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) led a letter urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy and Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Director Vought to immediately release the highest possible amount of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available under the November 2025 Continuing Resolution. The members emphasized the urgent need to restore energy assistance to millions of vulnerable households facing rising utility costs and extreme weather conditions nationwide.

“LIHEAP is more than just a utility assistance program, it is a lifeline for seniors, children, and low-income families,” said Congressman Ruiz. “In my district, families face some of the highest temperatures in the country. There is an urgent need to protect people from extreme cold or heat. Without immediate LIHEAP funds, many must choose between safety and basic needs. That’s unacceptable.”

“Families across the country are already stretched thin by rising costs, and now millions are wondering how they’ll keep the heat on as temperatures continue to drop,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “No one should have to choose between staying warm and putting food on the table. The administration must act with urgency to get LIHEAP funding out the door, so families aren’t left out in the cold this winter.” 

The letter is currently cosigned by 101 Democratic Members of Congress. The full letter can be found here.

LIHEAP is a federal program that helps eligible households afford heating in the winter and cooling during dangerously high summer temperatures. In previous years, nearly seven million families, seniors, and at-risk households have benefited from the program. However, recent administrative actions have placed the program—and millions of Americans who depend on it at risk.

Earlier this year, the Administration’s FY26 Budget Request proposed eliminating LIHEAP entirely, while reports in April indicated that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had dismissed all LIHEAP staff. These decisions have created confusion and delay, leaving it unclear who will approve state energy assistance plans or oversee disbursement of funds now that the Continuing Resolution has been enacted.

The lawmakers noted that LIHEAP is already an underfunded and oversubscribed program—reaching only about 17 percent of eligible households. Without swift action to release funds, millions of seniors and families could be left without critical energy assistance until early 2026.

Key Impacts of Delayed LIHEAP Funding:

• Families face dangerous exposure to freezing winter temperatures and life-threatening summer heat.
• Rising electricity and heating costs are straining household budgets, particularly in rural and low-income communities.
• Administrative delays at HHS threaten to postpone LIHEAP disbursements by months.

  “Providing reliable LIHEAP funding is not a political choice, it is a moral and public health imperative,” Ruiz concluded. “We must act now to protect the most vulnerable families before temperatures drop, and lives are put at risk.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on her vote against Republican’s funding bill:

From the beginning, the vast majority of House Democrats have been united in opposing any funding bill that doesn’t address the escalating health care crisis. Without immediate action, millions of Americans are going to be priced out of their health insurance in January. President Trump and Republican leadership have proven that they’re willing to take drastic measures—including a historically long government shutdown and the first-ever illegal attempt to deny SNAP benefits to food insecure Americans—to avoid addressing this crisis. 

This “deal” is going to be financially ruinous for thousands of Mainers—despite somehow managing to include provisions that will allow millions of dollars in cash payouts to Republican Senators. While it’s critical to end the shutdown and fund the government, this was not the way to do it. I am an emphatic no on this terrible bill. 

It became increasingly clear this week that Speaker Johnson will not put a clean ACA bill on the floor, regardless of the Senate’s handshake deal. But this fight is far from over. House Democrats have already filed a discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits for a full three years. It is my sincere hope that, just as we are doing with the petition to release the Epstein files, we can get enough Republicans on board to pass these extensions—and bring much-needed relief to millions of Americans.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on the Senate’s short-term government funding deal:

A “deal” that lets enhanced ACA credits expire, which will drive premiums higher for families already stretched thin, fails the millions of families counting on us to keep their health care affordable. That is not a compromise. It is capitulation.

House Democrats have been clear: Any responsible bipartisan funding bill must address the Republican-made health care crisis. Senate Republicans refused. Now they want the House to rubber-stamp legislation that leaves working families exposed to higher costs while pretending there’s some mythical path to a clean ACA vote in the House. After watching Speaker Johnson sprint away from simple questions on ACA extensions, no one should believe that fiction.

Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle the ACA. This “deal” gives them exactly what they’ve always wanted: higher premiums and fewer protections for the people we represent. I will not legitimize that choice, or the cruelty and chaos Republicans and this Administration have created.

I will vote no. And I will keep fighting—alongside Leader Jeffries and House Democrats—to secure a real solution that keeps the government open and preserves the ACA tax credits tens of millions of Americans rely on.  

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, co-chairs of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-07), sent a bicameral letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in strong support of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina’s Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications that request approval to improve state data collection and implement state-led management of the recreational red snapper fishery in federal waters in the South Atlantic region.

The co-chairs were joined by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Ashely Moody (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representatives Byron Donalds (FL-19), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Randy Fine (FL-06), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Daniel Webster (FL-11), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Cory Mills (FL-07), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Rick Allen (GA-12), Neal Dunn (FL-02), Darren Soto (FL-02), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), and Maria Salazar (FL-27).

“These requests from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are the result of years of conservation work, collecting better data, and improving management techniques,” said Rutherford. “In fact, for years, I have heard from anglers that they see more red snapper now than ever before. Sadly, despite this success, anglers continue to face one- and two-day seasons, barring them access to a healthy, abundant resource even after years of conservation and compliance. That must come to an end. That’s why as a co-chair of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force in the House, I remain committed to supporting state management. I look forward to working with Governor DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to fight for recreational anglers in Northeast Florida and the Great State of Florida. Our states and governors are ready to lead the way by applying proven methods to collect high-quality data, expand sustainable harvests, and support the coastal economies that depend on this fishery. Together, let’s Make Fishing Great Again.”

“Federal, one-size-fits-all policies have choked Georgia’s recreational fishing industry for years. State-based management is the common-sense solution. Georgia anglers are the experts and better equipped to set conservation and fishing policies that protect fish stocks and our way of life. I’m proud that Georgia submitted this request and urge the Trump administration to swiftly approve it,” said Carter.

“South Carolina’s anglers and fishers are essential to our way of life and our economy,” said Fry. “Those who make their living on the water know these fisheries best. State-led management is the commonsense solution, allowing our states to use better data, extend seasons, and strengthen our coastal communities.”

“I strongly support North Carolina’s request for autonomy over red snapper season and urge the Trump Administration to move quickly so these reforms are in place by the 2026 season. For years, rigid federal rules have meant one- or two-day red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic even as they are plentiful in our waters. That makes no sense for our coastal economy or for conservation. Under state leadership, we can use up-to-date, local data to protect the red snapper population while allowing anglers in the South Atlantic more predictable and responsible fishing opportunities.” saidRouzer.

The South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force is dedicated to improving data collection efforts and ensuring more predictable fishing seasons. Recently, Rutherford and several task force members led state delegation letters to the Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requesting longer seasons and state management of South Atlantic fisheries.

Florida’s EFP request includes assuming state management of red snapper in federal waters and a 39-day recreational red snapper season in the South Atlantic. Specifically, Florida requests an EFP that would authorize the state to test new management strategies and allow the 2026 recreational red snapper season to run continuously from May 22 (the Friday before Memorial Day) to June 20 and then reopen in the fall for 3-day fishing weekends (Friday-Sunday) on Oct. 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18.

Read the full letter is below:

We, the undersigned Members of Congress representing the South Atlantic region, write to express our strong support for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina’s Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) applications that request approval to improve state data collection efforts and implement state-led management of the recreational red snapper fishery in federal waters in the South Atlantic region.

For too long, recreational anglers in the South Atlantic have been largely shut out of red snapper harvest opportunities despite unprecedented growth and record abundance in this fishery.  This is a sign that the current management system is out of step with the on-the-water reality.  Despite fishery managers’ success rebuilding the stock for more than a decade, anglers continue to face one-or two-day seasons, a frustrating cycle that leaves them unable to access a healthy and abundant resource even after years of conservation and compliance.

On June 11, 2025, NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) finalized Amendment 59, establishing new measures to end and prevent overfishing.  We thank you for rejecting the bottom closures that were proposed by the Biden Administration.  Closing bottom fishing from December to February for 55 species off the east coast of Florida would have been devastating to our region’s economy. The drastic nature of that proposal underscores the need for significant changes to South Atlantic red snapper management to ensure reasonable harvest opportunities.

The South Atlantic states’ EFP requests align with President Trump’s April 2025 Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, which directs the Department of Commerce and NOAA to expand the use of EFPs and modernize data collection so that fishery management decisions can respond to real-time conditions. Under these requested EFPs, states will develop and test reliable data collection programs that improve our understanding of the red snapper stock and expand fishing opportunities for anglers through more accurate, responsive management.

We have a proven model.  During President Trump’s first term, his administration approved state management EFPs for red snapper in the Gulf, moving management decisions closer to the resource.  That decision improved stock health, strengthened data collection, and led to longer, more predictable fishing seasons.  In 2025, Florida had its longest season since state management began in the Gulf, at 126 days, which is a dramatic improvement over the 3 federal season days in 2017.  That experience shows what happens when States are in the lead: with better data and more responsive management, anglers gain access, conservation is maintained, and coastal communities benefit. These are outcomes that Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina should be able to realize in the South Atlantic.

Now, during President Trump’s second term, there is an opportunity to extend the Gulf’s successful state-led red snapper management in the South Atlantic.  The region’s states are ready to lead by applying proven methods to collect high-quality data, expand sustainable harvests, and support the coastal economies that depend on this fishery.

Mr. Secretary, we urge your department to work swiftly with Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina to approve these EFPs and authorize state-led management of red snapper in the South Atlantic beginning in 2026.  We look forward to working with you to advance state management for the benefit of fishermen, conservation, and our coastal economy.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss the House Republican agenda going forward after Congressional Democrats kept the government closed for a record-long 43 days.

Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here.

On the end of the Democrat shutdown:

The long national nightmare is finally over. We’re so grateful that Republicans stood together and faced down the Democrats. The whole thing was foolish and utterly pointless. As you know, they got nothing out of that political stunt other than imposing all that pain on the people. You had millions of American families go hungry, literally, through the 43 days of this nightmare. You had, you know, travelers stranded in airports. All those flights were canceled and delayed. People had their lives disrupted, you had troops and federal employees wondering where their next paycheck was going to come from. The Democrats knew all that pain would be exacted on the people, and they did not care. And nothing came out of it for them.  

It did cost real percentages on the GDP. It cost us probably trillions of dollars when it’s all said and done, literally. I mean, it’s the longest shutdown in history, as you noted. And there are real consequences for that kind of nonsense. And it’s going to take us a while to get back but we’re right back at it. I mean, the Republican Party, all of us said from the very beginning that this is an unnecessary thing. They made the whole cause up. As you know, Maria, the shutdown was never about health care. It was never about any issue. Their counterproposal for our clean continuing resolution back in mid-September was that they wanted to spend an additional $1.5 trillion, which included $200 billion to return health care to illegal aliens, among other crazy priorities. They knew we weren’t going to do that. They were trying to show, this is what it was all about, they were trying to show that they were willing to put up a fight against President Trump.

On the expiring, COVID-era Obamacare subsidies:

I haven’t and there’s a lot of reasons why. First of all, the Unaffordable Care Act has failed the American people. It did exactly the opposite of what they all promised is it would do. The Democrats broke the American health care system. The reason your premiums are skyrocketing is because they have terrible policies. And one of them is subsidizing insurance companies. That’s what this COVID-era subsidy was all about. Remember, the Democrat Party created this on their own. They’re the ones that put the expiration date on it December 31 of this year, because they knew it was a boondoggle. There was no way they could justify that being permanent policy. So, what we have said is, if there was going to be an extension of that, it would need massive reforms. You need some income caps on that. You should not be subsidizing health care for wealthy people. 

And you need all sorts of reforms on it. You need Hyde protections on those things and other innovations. The Republican Party has known this is going to expire at the end of the year as everyone in Congress has. We were always preparing to work through that in a deliberative fashion through October, November, December. But ironically, the Democrats, their shenanigans took a lot of the time off the clock on that for us to do it. So, we’re working on it in earnest. It is the Republican Party that will bring down health care costs, not the Democrats.

On restoring regular order to the appropriations process and preventing another Democrat shutdown:

I don’t put anything past Schumer and Jeffries and the Democrats right now, but we’re going to try to take that weapon out of their hand. And what I mean by that is over these next several intense days, these next couple months, we’ll be working around the clock to make sure we get more of these appropriations bills through the process. As you know, part of the vote Wednesday night was a minibus, a small package of three of those appropriations bills that we’ve now gotten off the table. There’s 12 of them in total. So, we’re working right now for the next package of those to push through the process and get this done in the way it’s supposed to be done, by regular order. That’s how we operate as good stewards of taxpayer funds. And as you know, Maria, it hasn’t worked that way in Washington for a long, long time. And since I became Speaker two years ago, I’ve been trying to force that like a boulder up a hill. And this is a big innovation. It seems like a small thing to cheer on, but in Washington, having gotten three appropriations bills signed into law, three individual appropriations bills is a big achievement. We’re going to do more of those and hopefully we can get all that done by that deadline in January.

On Democrats standing for nothing than opposing Republicans and President Trump:

They do because we have such a remarkable track record of success. I made the point after the big vote Wednesday night, I went to the press gaggle with all the Hill press corps, and I told them, I said, we have a split screen in America. You guys are not covering this. The first 10 months of this administration and this Congress were the most productive of any in the modern era. And arguably in all of history. Look at it on the Republican side, President Trump and our party, we did the biggest tax cuts in US history. We’re doing massive regulatory reform. We’re cutting fraud, waste and abuse out of government. We closed the border as we promised. We’re solving the crime crisis. We have all these great things going into the economy, infused pro-growth policies in our big, beautiful bill. The President has ended eight wars around the globe. 

All that in nine months, nine and a half months, what have the Democrats done at the same time Maria? They shut the government down and they pushed ICE officers around and they spurred on political violence. I mean, there is a big contrast, a wide chasm between the two parties. This is not your father’s Democrat Party. They’re Marxists now. They’re radicals. And they are so disturbed that we are delivering for the people. They had to do anything they could to try to disrupt it. And the shutdown was their plan. It didn’t work. It backfired. And I think now their leaders are going to lose their posts.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas)

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after Congress passed H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026:

“Tonight, I voted to bring long-overdue relief to Texans who have faced weeks of uncertainty throughout this 42 day Schumer Shutdown. This bill passed by a vote of 222 to 209 and President Trump is expected to sign it into law soon.

Throughout this shutdown, Congressional Republicans stood firm against the $1.5 trillion in reckless spending demanded by Democrats and remained determined to put the American people first. It took seven weeks for members across the aisle to finally realize they were failing the American people. They put health care for illegal aliens ahead of paying American workers, keeping our airports running, and supporting the men and women in uniform who protect this nation.

This Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act keeps the government funded at Fiscal Year 2025 levels through January 30, 2026, or until full-year appropriations bills are enacted. The bill includes full annual funding for three of the twelve annual appropriations bills: Military Construction and VA, Agriculture/FDA, and Legislative Branch.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for the bipartisan Continuing Resolution to reopen the federal government. The legislation passed in the House 222-209. 

Golden’s vote supported the reopening of the federal government, and once again gets critical food and heating assistance funds flowing to Mainers who rely on them. Now, with the shutdown ended, Golden called on Congress to take immediate action to extend expiring ACA premium tax credits that keep health insurance plans affordable for millions of Americans. 

“Congress still has a window to pass bipartisan legislation to extend the ACA premium tax credits,” Golden said. “In September, I joined a bipartisan coalition in the House to put forth legislation to extend the credits for one year and now, with the shutdown now over, I urge members of both parties who care about affordable health care to come back to the table so we can get the job done.”

In addition to extending President Biden’s last budget through January 30, 2026, the legislation also passes three of the 12 Fiscal Year (FY26) appropriations bills for the full fiscal year: Agriculture, Legislative Branch; and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs.

The spending package includes several of Golden’s priorities, including the funding of SNAP through the entirety of FY26, the reversal of the Trump administration’s mass firing of thousands of federal employees during the shutdown, and Golden’s Community Project Funding Requests for the towns of Holden and Surry.

“The Town of Holden extends its sincere gratitude to our congressional and senatorial leadership for their dedication and bipartisan effort in moving the ball forward to reopen the federal government and ensure the wheels of progress continue to turn for communities across our nation. Their commitment to supporting local governments and investing in infrastructure directly benefits small towns like Holden. We are especially thankful for the funding directed toward constructing a new garage for the Holden Police Department and making vital infrastructure upgrades that will strengthen our community for years to come,” said Benjamin R.K. Breadmore, Town Manager of Holden. “On behalf of our residents, staff, and Town Council, we thank you for recognizing the importance of investing in public safety and local infrastructure — key components that keep towns like Holden safe, resilient, and ready for the future.”

“Surry is a small town with a large land mass. Wildfires pose a significant risk in our area, especially in dry periods. This new truck is replacing a 40-year-old vehicle. We will soon be able to fight fires more effectively and efficiently,” said Mary Allen, Chair of the Surry Select Board. “Rep. Golden and his staff have been concerned with our outdated trucks and agreed to support our efforts to modernize our fire department. The Town of Surry is grateful to Rep. Golden and his staff for their work on our behalf.”

The House vote follows the Senate’s 60-40 passage of the measure on Monday. Once signed into law by President Trump, it will end the longest federal government shutdown in American history.

BACKGROUND: 

Congressman Golden is an original cosponsor of the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act. The bill would extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits for one year, creating time for negotiation over a permanent solution to reduce the cost of premiums on the individual marketplace.

Given the makeup of the Senate, where Republicans need Democratic votes to pass legislation through regular order, bipartisanship is the only path forward to address the looming price spikes on the individual marketplace. Golden’s bill was introduced in September by a coalition that spans members of the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, the Republican Main Street Caucus, and the bipartisan Problem Solvers’ Caucus. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement at the end of the Republican shutdown: 

“At the core of this Republican shutdown was the false premise that Congress could either reopen the government or provide for the health of the American people. Congress could have and should have done both. Instead, the GOP sent the same message to the American people over the 42 days of the shutdown that it has been sending them for the past half century: you’re on your own.
 
“As the government reopens, I want to thank our federal workers for their strength. I have met with many of you during the shutdown – at rallies, at roundtables, and in line at food banks. Whether you were furloughed or forced to work without pay, I know this shutdown put tremendous strain on you and your families. Donald Trump, Russell Vought, and the rest of their administration’s longstanding effort to put you ‘in trauma’ is sickening. Please know that I will always advocate for you on Capitol Hill.
 
“I have always believed that shutting down the government is a harmful policy. It hurts our federal workers, disrupts the services they provide the American people, and undermines national and international security.
 
“That Donald Trump and his MAGA majorities in Congress resorted to a shutdown rather than protect Americans’ access to affordable health care was particularly cruel. Their refusal to extend premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act will cause millions of Americans to see the cost of their care explode like never before. Many won’t be able to afford any coverage.
 
“As we work to complete our Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations these next 78 days, I will push this Congress to do what it should have done at the start: both fund the government and protect Americans’ health care.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:

“Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the immense sacrifices made by those who answered the call to serve – across generations, across oceans, and across the great span of American history. Crucially, we ought to reflect on that for which they sacrificed: democracy, freedom, and justice.

“This year marks 80 years since the greatest generation of Americans brought an end to World War II – a victory that came at a tremendous cost. Because the American people and the rest of the Allies were willing to pay it, our world has seen an unprecedented period of relative peace and safety in the decades since. They – and every Veteran before and since – will always have our gratitude.

“More than that, our Veterans have our commitment: our commitment to serving them with the same dedication with which they served us. That means ensuring they have access to care, benefits, and opportunities they need to succeed in our nation. That is something they not simply deserve but have earned by wearing the uniform of the United States of America. I will continue to serve our Veterans and their families however possible.”