Casten Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) has released the following statement regarding the continuing resolution passed by the House to keep the government open:
“Keeping our government open and functioning is the most basic responsibility of Congress. A government shutdown would have disastrous consequences for Illinois. Troops would be forced to serve without pay, single mothers and children would have lost access to nutrition benefits, travelers would see delays at airports, and food safety inspections would have stopped.
“For these reasons, I’m proud that House Democrats once again delivered the votes necessary to avert a shutdown and keep the government open.
“That said, the continuing resolution passed today is not a permanent solution, and we must remain focused on passing a robust government funding package that addresses the needs of the American people. For months, House Republicans have pursued hyper-partisan funding strategies that prioritize politics over keeping the government open. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to work towards bipartisan solutions to fully and responsibly fund the government for FY2025.”
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