DeSaulnier, McNerney Statements on Vote to End Government Shutdown

On Monday, Congressmembers Mark Desaulnier and Jerry McNerney issues statements on the Continuing Resolution to fund the government for three weeks until February 8.

Here is both statements:

Congressman DeSaulnier’s Statement on Vote to End Government Shutdown

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement on the Continuing Resolution to fund the government for three weeks until February 8th, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 266-to-150.

“This shutdown was completely unnecessary and avoidable. While I am pleased it is over, the three-week Continuing Resolution was not enough of a compromise for me to support it. Republican Leadership is continuing to deprive Members, on both sides of the aisle, of the opportunity to vote on must-address issues like permanent funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and community health centers, disaster relief, and a solution for the nearly 800,000 Dreamers. Trust remains the coin of the realm in politics, and it is now up to the Republican Leadership and the Trump Administration to keep their word and address these issues in a timely and efficient manner, so in three weeks we are not here again.”

REP. MCNERNEY STATEMENT ON ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Washington, DC – In response to the reopening of the federal government, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement:

“The government shutdown has ended, and while this stalemate was brief, it underscores the need for serious changes to be made in Washington. This is no way to govern. Waiting until the last minute to pass back-to-back short-term continuing resolutions is costly and detrimental to the long-term stability of our military and federal agencies.

“Looking ahead, there is still more work to be done. We must secure crucial spending provisions, including adequate funding for disaster relief and community health clinics. And we must find a solution for the more than 800,000 DREAMers who are racing against the clock as we approach the March deadline set by the President. Republican leaders have made a commitment to moving forward with legislation to address these issues, and we will hold them to that.”