“Instead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance.
Unlike House Republicans’ extreme full FY 2025 proposals, this bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) would largely continue existing federal funding through December 20th, preventing a disastrous government shutdown. I voted to protect access to government services and benefits that our families, our workers, and our communities need and to ensure that our military and our federal employees can continue to be paid.
Yet again, House Democrats had to bail out the House Republican majority and provide the necessary votes to ensure Congress meets its basic responsibility of funding our federal government. Much work remains when it comes to finalizing FY 2025 funding. I hope Speaker Johnson recognizes that the only path forward is working with Democrats in a bipartisan fashion to make sure we invest in critical priorities such as health, education, transportation, housing, and other needs.”
