Julia Brownley: “I remain appalled by the gimmicks that the House continues today. The majority claims that the bills before us will fund…”

“I remain appalled by the gimmicks that the House continues today. The majority claims that the bills before us will fund WIC and FEMA programs. But let's be clear. The only way these programs will be funded is by ending this irresponsible and reckless government shutdown. I have no doubt that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle want FEMA to function and WIC recipients to continue to receive life- sustaining nutritional benefits. But to put bills on the floor that pretend to take care of these issues when they do not, or to take care of the American people when they do not, is shameful. We should not be using FEMA and critical safety net programs as political footballs. Mr. Speaker, if we truly want to end this shutdown and help American families, we must allow a vote on the floor to end this government shutdown. Let us do what we all know is right. ____________________”