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Hoyer Statement on the End of the Trump Shutdown

January 22, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed legislation to fund the government through February 8. Funding for the government expired at midnight on January 20:

"Funding the government by continuing resolution is not a responsible way to govern. While I am glad that our hardworking federal civilian workforce will no longer feel the strain of the Trump shutdown and will receive back pay, this continuing resolution only kicks the can down the road for a few more weeks. Maryland families deserve better – it's past time for Republican leaders to work with Democrats to sustainably fund our government.

"I implore Republicans to come to the table and negotiate with Democrats to address important issues facing Marylanders, including setting funding levels for the current fiscal year and protecting DREAMers. I hope that Congressional leaders will use the next three weeks to come together to find consensus on the issues on which we agree."