Rep. Smith Statement on Continuing Resolution Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith released the following statement:

"Tonight, we passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the U.S. government open, ensure our troops and federal employees get paid through the holidays, and delivers urgently needed relief funding across the nation.

"We cannot get this close to a shutdown again. Congress must pass long-term funding bills as soon as possible to avoid nearing a shutdown again when this Continuing Resolution expires in March.

"Congress should be working to make life better for working families. I’m committed to passing long-term government funding bills that put working people’s priorities ahead of billionaires and CEOs. I look forward to working with my colleagues to deliver common-sense, responsible government funding bills."

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