Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement after President Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government.

"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, and refuse to meet with Democrats to keep the government open. Let me be clear: this is a Republican government shutdown. Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress would rather shut the government down than lower your healthcare costs," said Congressman Donald Norcross. "Earlier this year, Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid and Medicare in the Big Ugly Bill, and now they are once again working to make your healthcare more expensive. While Republicans are on vacation, my Democratic colleagues and I are in Washington, ready to vote to reopen the government with a bipartisan agreement that protects Americans' healthcare."

If Congress does not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits immediately, hundreds of thousands of people will lose their healthcare, and millions more will see their costs skyrocket. If Republicans get their way, 24,000 individuals in New Jersey's First Congressional District will see their healthcare costs rise.

For constituents who have questions about how the Republican Government Shutdown might impact them, visit Congressman Norcross' resource webpage here .

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