Speaker Johnson Urges Democrats to Pass CR, Citing Union Support and Republican Efforts

Call to Democrats to Pass Continuing Resolution

• 💡 Speaker Johnson is urging Democrat colleagues to vote for a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the government, presenting it as an "off-ramp" from their current political corner.
• 🗣️ He highlights that major unions, such as the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, are publicly supporting this move, providing Democrats with political cover.

Republican Actions During Government Shutdown

• ✅ Republicans have passed a clean, short-term funding extension to keep essential services like SNAP and WIC operational and to pay federal workers and troops.
• 🛠️ House Republicans are actively working in their districts to mitigate the impact of the shutdown, assisting constituents with issues caused by the Democrat-created crisis.

Examples of Republican Constituent Support

• ✈️ Congressman Troy Downing met with TSA officers and air traffic controllers in Montana to address concerns during the shutdown.
• 🏞️ Congresswoman Nicole Maliotakis is organizing community cleanups with National Park officials in New York to maintain public lands.
• 🏥 Congressmen Mark Mesmer and Brian Babin are strategizing with rural hospital leaders in Indiana and Texas to secure access to critical rural hospital funds.
• 💰 Congresswoman Sherry Biggs is meeting with small business owners in South Carolina, emphasizing the benefits of Republican-led initiatives like the no tax on tips measure.
• ✈️ Congressman Clif Cliff Bence is engaging with air traffic officials in Oregon regarding federal funding needs for air travel infrastructure.

Ongoing Work in Washington

• 🏛️ House committees are continuing to conference and prepare legislation for floor action, working overtime to ensure readiness upon returning to session.
• 😴 Speaker Johnson acknowledges the demanding schedule, stating he and his colleagues are working overtime due to the ongoing shutdown efforts.