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• Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum asks for pay to be withheld during shutdown | Representative Janelle Bynum
  https://bynum.house.gov/media/in-the-news/oregon-rep-janelle-bynum-asks-pay-be-withheld-during-shutdown
  ...Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has requested that her pay be withheld during the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday. In a  letter to the House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer , Bynum asked that her congressional salary be suspended for the duration of the shutdown. ...
• SHUTDOWN OVER! Zinke Votes to Reopen the Government, Delivers Over $1.1 Million in Direct Funding to
  https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/shutdown-over-zinke-votes-reopen-government-delivers-over-11-million-direct
  ...  – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, which ends the 43-day Democrat started government shutdown, funds the government through January 30, 2026, and provides full fiscal year funding for the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs. Zinke had voted to prevent the shutdown in September. ...
• Rep. Kiley Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Food Assistance Continues for Millions During Shutdown
  https://kiley.house.gov/posts/rep-kiley-sponsors-legislation-to-ensure-food-assistance-continues-for-millions-during-shutdown
  ...The government shutdown is threatening food security for millions of Americans as they rely on SNAP for a stable food source. The Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 guarantees that SNAP recipients will continue to receive their benefits throughout the duration of the shutdown. ...
• ICYMI: Nunn Joins Speaker Johnson and House Leadership, Slams Democrat Shutdown - Congressman Zach N
  https://nunn.house.gov/2025/10/16/icymi-nunn-joins-speaker-johnson-and-house-leadership-slams-democrat-shutdown/
  ...Armed Forces and call on Senate Democrats to pass the clean continuing resolution the House of Representatives approved on September 19th.  Rep. Nunn on the Democrat Shutdown “Here’s the reality right now: This government shutdown does not have to happen. We have a reality before us where 1.5 million troops, both active-duty and those in the guard reserve, are on pins and needles wondering if they’re going to be able to feed their family marching forward. ...
• Wagner Requests Her Pay be Withheld during Shutdown and Supports Bill to Pay Military, Not Congress
  https://wagner.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wagner-requests-her-pay-be-withheld-during-shutdown-and-supports-bill
  ..."Yesterday, Senate Democrats shutdown the government over a deadline that does not exist. Because of this reckless shutdown, 9 million children are at risk of losing their health care and over 2 million members of our military, including my son whose wife just gave birth to their first child this week, are not being paid," said Congresswoman Wagner. ...
• Transcript of Pelosi Floor Speech on Legislation to Avert National Rail Shutdown | Representative Na
  https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-floor-speech-on-legislation-to-avert-national-rail-shutdown
  ...Doing so fulfills our authority and responsibility under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution to ensure that the uninterrupted operation of critical transportation services and fight for fair – that's our responsibility as we fight for a fairer future for our workers. Let me be clear: a nationwide rail shutdown would be catastrophic. A shutdown would grind our economy to a halt, and every family would feel the strain. As many as 765,000 workers, including many union members, would lose their jobs in just the first two weeks. ...
• Mfume Votes to Support Rail Workers and Avert Devastating Supply Chain Shutdown | Representative Kwe
  https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-votes-to-support-rail-workers-and-avert-devastating-supply-chain-shutdown
  ...Mfume Votes to Support Rail Workers and Avert Devastating Supply Chain Shutdown | Representative Kweisi Mfume Skip to main content About Biography Committees and Caucuses Votes and Legislation Our District Issues Economy Education Energy Health Media Press Releases In the News Photo Gallery Videos Contact Our Press Team Services Art Competition Flags Help with a Federal Agency Internships Passports Military Academy Nominations Tours and Tickets Congressional Acknowledgements Grant Applicants Appropriations Requests Congressional App Challenge FY25 Appropriations Requests Contact Me Email Me Press Inquiries Scheduling Requests Office Locations Mfume Votes to Support Rail Workers and Avert Devastating Supply Chain Shutdown Home Media Press Releases Image November 30, 2022 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC  – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement upon passage of legislation to ratify the rail labor agreement and legislation to add seven days of paid sick leave to the agreement. ...
• Washington Post: Federal workers got back pay after the shutdown. But these low-wage contractors did
  https://pressley.house.gov/2020/01/29/washington-post-federal-workers-got-back-pay-after-shutdown-these-low-wage/
  ...Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) fought for the bill in the Republican-controlled Senate. It went nowhere. “Since last year’s Trump shutdown I have repeatedly pushed my Republican colleagues to provide back pay to federal contract employees, many of whom make up janitorial and support staffs,” he said in a statement. ...
• Pressley Calls for Freeze on Student Loan Payments Under Possible Government Shutdown - Ayanna Press
  https://pressley.house.gov/2023/09/27/pressley-calls-for-freeze-on-student-loan-payments-under-possible-government-shutdown/
  ...Pressley Calls for Freeze on Student Loan Payments Under Possible Government Shutdown - Ayanna Pressley Skip to Main Menu Menu Contact Us Casework Request Email Newsletter Subscribe Scheduling Request About Committees and Caucuses Pro-Choice Caucus Haiti Caucus Our District Votes and Legislation Services Help with a Federal Agency Art Competition Commendations and Greetings Flag Requests Grant Applicants Internships Military Academy Nominations Tours and Tickets Careers Community Project Funding Book Requests Appropriations Requests Surface Transportation Reauthorization Process Know Your Rights & Access Care Inauguration Tickets  Media Press Releases In The News Press Kit Search September 27, 2023 Pressley Calls for Freeze on Student Loan Payments Under Possible Government Shutdown “To throw borrowers back into repayment with bad faith loan servicers and an under-staffed Department of Education is a recipe for disaster…” WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement calling for a freeze on student loan repayments in the event of a Republican government shutdown. ...
• Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown and Support President Trump’s Agenda | Represe
  https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-e-nehls-votes-avoid-government-shutdown-and-support-president-trumps
  ...Troy E. Nehls Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown and Support President Trump’s Agenda March 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.   —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)  issued the following statement following the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which keeps the government open, allows President Donald Trump and his administration to continue to identify waste, fraud, and abuse of American’s hard-earned tax dollars, and gives Congress time to focus on delivering President Trump’s America First agenda in one big beautiful bill:  “House Republicans, including myself, just voted to keep the government open,” said Congressman Nehls. ...