Rep. Cisneros Statement on Republican Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement on the Republican shutdown:

"Government funding has officially lapsed and we have entered into a government shutdown, thanks to Republicans' inability to govern. House Republicans canceled the last two work days on the calendar and extended their vacation. Now, thousands of federal workers will be forced to work without pay, essential services will be paused, and hardworking American families are shoved further into the Republican healthcare crisis. Do not believe the Trump-Republican lies, Democrats are fighting to protect healthcare for the American people. Rather than making life better for the American people, Trump and Congressional Republicans seem hellbent on punishing and making life harder for the American people. But they don't care. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. Their lack of leadership is disappointing and the full responsibility of the shutdown is at their feet. Congress always works best for the American people when Democrats and Republicans work together. So come back to D.C. and let's work on a bipartisan deal for the American people."

Regardless of a government shutdown, the Office of Congressman Cisneros will remain open to assist. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at (626) 646-0369. More information about the government shutdown can be found on our website.

Rep. Cisneros is a Navy veteran and the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. He currently serves on the House Armed Services and Small Business Committees.

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