Owens Statement on the Democrat Shutdown

WASHINGTON – Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statement in response to the Democrats’ reckless and harmful government shutdown:

“It’s Day 1 of the Democrat Shutdown because Senate Democrats refused to support a clean, nonpartisan CR to keep the government open, holding the American people hostage for a $1.5 trillion unserious and unreasonable liberal wish list.

“This is the same short-term measure Democrats supported 13 times under the Biden administration. And these are the same Democrats who once warned that shutdowns were “dangerous,” “disastrous,” and “self-inflicted harm” on hardworking families.

“The Democrats’ shutdown means our servicemembers won’t get paid, veterans’ programs will be delayed, food assistance for women and children will lapse, small business loans will stall, and the stability of more than 34,000 federal civilian employees in Utah, along with thousands of military personnel and contractors, are at risk.

“I voted to keep the government open, and my team will continue working to support Utahns during this unnecessary and harmful shutdown.”

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