Statement on the Possible Government Shutdown

Floor Speech

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) released the following statement regarding the pending government shutdown. At midnight tonight, Friday, April 8, funding for federal government operations will expire. While budget negotiations are continuing, government services unrelated to national security and public safety will cease until a final agreement can be reached to fund operations through the remainder of the current fiscal year, which ends September 30.

"It is ridiculous that we are confronting a government shutdown tonight at midnight. The budget should have been worked out long ago. We need to govern as adults. I am hopeful that a budget compromise can soon be reached, and I will work hard to reach a reasonable compromise."

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