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Democrats Introduce Continuing Resolution to Prevent Government Shutdown and Protect Congress' Power of the Purse

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Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduced a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded and allow bipartisan negotiations to continue over full-year bills that ensure Congress, not President Trump or Russ Vought, decides how taxpayer dollars are spent. The CR also addresses the health care crisis created by Republicans and protects Congress' power of the purse, rejecting President Trump's illegal "pocket rescission." Democrats are willing to negotiate a bipartisan CR and government funding bills that lower the cost of living, help working people, and protect people's health care.

Key Takeaways:

  • The continuing resolution (CR) keeps the government funded through October 31 to avert a Republican shutdown and allows bipartisan negotiations to continue over full-year spending bills.
  • The CR reverses Republicans' devastating Medicaid cuts and attacks on the Affordable Care Act in their Big Ugly Betrayal.
  • The CR prevents Americans' health care premiums from skyrocketing by extending the premium tax credits that help over 20 million Americans afford health insurance.
  • The CR addresses President Trump's illegal pocket rescission and protects any spending agreement from unilateral partisan cuts.
  • The CR provides additional funding to enhance security protections for Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and the judiciary.
  • Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro invite Republican leadership to join Democratic leadership at the negotiating table to prevent a shutdown and begin bipartisan negotiations.
  • The CR ensures that Congress, not President Trump or Russ Vought, determines how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Statistics:

  • The CR keeps the government funded through October 31.
  • Over 20 million Americans will benefit from the extension of premium tax credits that help them afford health insurance.
  • The CR provides additional funding to enhance security protections for Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and the judiciary.

Sources:

  • U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Statement of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03)

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