Van Hollen Statement on Passage of Short-term CR

Statement

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the passage of a short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded through December 11, 2015:

"With only seven hours to spare before a government shutdown, Congress was finally able to pass a short-term Continuing Resolution to temporarily keep the government open. This was not a victory for anybody, and I hope Republican leaders will finally take Democrats up on our offer to come to the table and negotiate a long-term agreement to fund vital government programs at levels necessary to keep America's economy competitive and growing.

"The dysfunction of this Republican majority is costing America jobs and hurting economic growth. In the coming months, we need to pass a long-term transportation funding bill, renew the Export-Import Bank that helps American companies stay competitive overseas, and raise the debt ceiling to prevent a default that would be catastrophic, all while negotiating a spending agreement to keep the government open when this CR expires on December 11. I stand ready to work with any Republican willing to do what's best for the country."

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