[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     AVOIDING A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, we have just 16 days to pass a budget and 
avoid a government shutdown; just 16 days to prevent a completely 
unnecessary shutdown and manufactured crisis that will be devastating 
for the people, families, and communities of Ohio's 13th Congressional 
District and Americans.
  These disruptions would interrupt critical government services, 
hurting small businesses, and even forcing our troops to go without pay 
and benefits.
  Thousands of Federal workers and contractors who do vital work 
throughout the country would not be able to do their jobs, creating a 
lose-lose scenario where the public misses out on essential government 
services and a lower quality of life.
  Instead of governing, what has the majority decided to do? Focus on 
partisan games meant to distract and divide our country. It is 
reckless, irresponsible, and a complete failure of leadership.
  People in Ohio's 13th District are tired of partisan politics. They 
sent me to Congress to put people over politics, to lower costs, grow 
the middle class, keep our community safe, and protect our fundamental 
freedoms. I am committed to passing a budget that invests in the people 
and communities of Ohio's 13th District, not extreme politics.
  It is time to stop the political games, honor the bipartisan budget 
agreement Congress already passed, and avoid a government shutdown. The 
American people are counting on us to get this done. We cannot let them 
down.

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