LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SPENDING LEGISLATION

Brooklyn, NY - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight MAGA extremism whenever necessary. That is the framework through which we have evaluated all legislation under consideration.

Last week, led by Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, House Democrats rejected efforts by extreme MAGA Republicans to pass a six-month continuing resolution that included a voter suppression bill inspired by Trump's Project 2025 and billions of dollars in harmful cuts to national security, veterans health benefits and essential services. As a result of a bipartisan and bicameral process recently underway, the continuing resolution currently under consideration is now consistent with the spending levels agreed upon in the Bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act. It is also devoid of any partisan, right-wing policy changes that House Republicans inappropriately attempted to jam into the appropriations legislation.

Upon our return to Washington, House Democrats will collectively evaluate the spending legislation in its entirety in advance of its consideration on the Floor. Congress is now on a bipartisan path to avoid a government shutdown that would hurt everyday Americans. House Democrats will continue to solve problems for hardworking American taxpayers and deliver real results.

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