Speaker Johnson on Passing CR, Rejecting Schumer's Demands, and Honoring Charlie Kirk

House Passes Continuing Resolution (CR)

• 🎯 Speaker Johnson announced the House passed a common sense, reasonable, nonpartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open.
• 🗓️ This is a short-term, 7-week CR designed to provide more time for the appropriations process.
• 🏛️ The House has worked to restore regular order, passing 12 separate appropriations bills and voting to go to a conference committee.

Rejection of Schumer's Counter-Offer

• ⚠️ Speaker Johnson criticized Chuck Schumer's counter-offer as filled with "poison pills" and partisan demands.
• 💰 Key objections include a proposed $1.4 trillion spending hike and reinstating healthcare for illegal aliens funded by taxpayers.
• 💸 Another point of contention is Schumer's demand for $500 million to prop up left-leaning media organizations.
• 🚫 Johnson stated these demands are unreasonable and that the House will not agree to them.

Consequences of Government Shutdown

• 📉 If the Senate rejects the clean CR, Speaker Johnson stated they will be choosing to shut down the government.
• 💔 He warned of unnecessary pain and suffering for the American people if a shutdown occurs.
• 🛡️ Johnson highlighted that essential services, including paying troops, would be impacted during a shutdown.

Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk

• 🕊️ The House also passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.
• 🤝 The resolution called on all Americans to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, and uphold American values.
• 😔 Sadly, a number of Democrats could not vote for this resolution.

Path Forward

• 🗣️ Speaker Johnson stated the ball is in Chuck Schumer's court and hopes he makes the right decision.
• 🤝 While open to meeting, Johnson noted there was little to discuss as Schumer had already rejected a clean CR.
• 🇺🇸 Johnson emphasized the importance of governing in a responsible manner and hopes the Senate will do the same.