Boyle Statement on the Trump–Republican Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump and congressional Republicans forced a shutdown of the federal government: “Donald Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. The Trump–Republican health care crisis is already here. Families across the country are watching their premiums skyrocket, and millions of Americans stand to lose coverage altogether, all while billionaires pocket another massive tax break. I will not stand by while Republicans rip health care away from people in Pennsylvania and across America.” Click here for district-level data on how the Trump–Republican health care crisis will raise costs for millions of families. ### Issues : Budget and Fiscal Responsibility