Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Releases Statement on the Republican Aviation Crisis

Washington, D.C. - CongressmanGregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement:

"Transportation Secretary Duffy and Congressional Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for manufacturing this completely avoidable aviation crisis. With the holidays around the corner, Americans should not have to face mass delays and canceled flights at 40 major airports across the country.

"Republicans control every branch of government, yet they've let the longest shutdown in American history drag on. Instead of showing up to do their jobs and find a solution, Speaker Mike Johnson has sent the House home for a month and a half, abandoning their responsibilities while the country suffers. Republicans could end the government shutdown right now and pay air traffic controllers who keep our skies safe, along with other hardworking federal employees. But instead of working with Democrats to solve the ongoing health care crisis, Republicans have been enjoying a taxpayer-funded vacation since September 19.

"Let's be clear: Since day one of this Republican shutdown, Democrats have been ready to negotiate a bipartisan funding deal that lowers health care and makes life more affordable for the American people. We are fighting for you, the people and we're not backing down!"