Ciscomani Issues Statement After House Votes to Avert Government Shutdown
'A government shutdown is not a political game; it has REAL consequences.'
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani issued the following statement after voting in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through December 4:
"Today, I voted for a bipartisan, temporary Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent another government shutdown. A government shutdown is not a political game; it has REAL consequences. It disrupts pay for our troops, leaves CBP agents and law enforcement working without pay, and disrupts services for the nearly 80,000 veterans I have the privilege of representing.
As an appropriator, I know CRs are not ideal and can delay critical bipartisan work, including the $42.7 million in funding that has cleared the first major legislative hurdles to deliver critical investments to Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District.
I have NEVER supported a government shutdown—partial or full. Arizona families should not have to pay the price for Washington’s dysfunction. The House did the right thing today by coming together to keep the government open, keep essential services running, and continue delivering for Arizona."
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