Sánchez: Failed Republican leadership to blame for shutdown

October 1, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez issued the following statement on the government shutdown: “Republicans control the House, Senate and White House. This shutdown is a direct result of their failed leadership. “Speaker Johnson and House Republicans rushed through a partisan bill that does nothing to prevent health care premiums from rising by as much as 114 percent for millions of Americans – knowing it had no chance of passing the Senate. They then cancelled votes and skipped town instead of negotiating. “It’s time for Republicans to stop playing political games, return to the table and work with Democrats on a bipartisan solution that protects health care and reopens the government.” ###