Costa Statement on Averting a Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the House voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to avert a federal government shutdown. This CR now heads to the Senate for final passage before the President signs it into law.

“It is Congress's most basic duty to keep our government running for the American people,” said Costa. “We need to avert a federal government shutdown. The House has done its job by passing this short-term deal, its time for the Senate to follow through, and send the bill to the President’s desk. We still have a lot of work to do to secure a long-term bipartisan budget that puts the needs of the American people first.” 

This continuing resolution will fund the government for the next 45 days: including $16 billion in federal funding for federal disaster aid. The CR extends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 – ensuring we can continue to safeguard our nation’s airspace. 

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