Leader Jeffries Statement on Government Funding

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: House Democrats are committed to funding the government in a manner that promotes the economic well-being, health and safety of everyday Americans. The top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, Rosa DeLauro, remains ready, willing and able to talk with our Republican colleagues, but there has been zero outreach from the Trump administration and House Republicans have walked away from the negotiating table. As the recent budget resolution vote made clear, there will be no support for partisan legislation that fails to protect the quality of life of the American people, most importantly with respect to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, it appears that Republicans, who control the House, the Senate and the presidency, are once again determined to shut the government down and hurt everyday Americans. ###