Rep. Kevin Kiley Issues Statement on House Vote Ending Historic Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON – Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03) released the following statement in response to the House passing the funding package to reopen the government.

“With today’s vote, we have thankfully closed one of the most regrettable chapters in the history of the U.S. Congress. The longest-ever government shutdown, lasting 43 days, has caused hardship and chaos throughout the country. And the baffling decision by House Leadership to cancel six straight weeks of session has left Americans without representation at a time when it was most needed. The gridlock and excessive partisanship in Washington has never been more clearly on display; neither party is emerging from this mess in a positive light.

“I voted to avoid this shutdown from the beginning, and even with the House recessed I’ve been in D.C. working in every way I can to get the government open. I am grateful that has finally happened. It couldn’t come a moment too soon.

“I’ll now be working harder than ever to advance the priorities for our district and for California that have been on hold the last two months: lowering the cost of living, securing education funding, managing our forests, preventing a rise in healthcare premiums, and much more.”

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