Schakowsky Statement on Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the Federal Government Shutdown:

"As of midnight, the federal government has entered a shutdown. Republicans control the entire federal government - the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. This is an utter failure ofRepublican leadership - it will substantially impact our communities and our economy and will drive up health care costs for millions of people.

"This shutdown was avoidable. It will hurt real people right here in the 9th District. Federal employees will miss their paychecks, families will experience delays in necessary services, and small businesses that rely on federal permits, loans, and contracts will suffer.

"I will vote for a bipartisan, negotiated budget that not only protects the vital programs we depend on, like Medicaid, disaster relief, telehealth access, and food assistance, but also extends health insurance tax credits and protects Americans from price increases. However, I refuse to rubber stamp a Republican proposal that continues to give tax breaks to their wealthy donors while families pay more to visit the doctor.

"If you are directly impacted by the shutdown or have any questions, my team and I are here to help. Do not wait to reach out to us. My Washington, D.C. and Skokie offices remain open and fully functional. You can call my DC office at (202) 225-2111 or my Skokie office at (773) 506-7100 with concerns or questions. I also have an FAQ page up on my website that you can view here. We are ready to do everything we can to help constituents get through this difficult time.

"Now more than ever, we need stable leadership and a return to governing in good faith. I will keep fighting for you and your family, and I hope that together we can rise above partisan gridlock and get the job done the American people deserve and expect."

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