Mr. Speaker, we are less than 34 hours from a Republican government shutdown. This is not the time for political theater or political grievances. We are spiraling toward a shutdown that would devastate thousands of working families that I represent throughout California's Inland Empire. If extremist Republicans are allowed to continue their theatrics, over 4,000 Federal employees in my district--mothers, fathers, caretakers among them--could miss their next paycheck. TSA agents at Ontario International Airport will have to work without pay. Over 25,000 women and children who rely on Federal food assistance could miss their next meal. It is beyond hypocritical that Republicans want to cut benefits for hardworking families while making it easier for billionaires to cheat on their taxes. My Republican colleagues need to get serious about governing or get out of the way. ____________________
On the recordSeptember 29, 2023
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