"We are now just three days away from a Republican government shutdown that would threaten the safety of our communities, force our troops to work without pay, and put children and families at risk of going hungry. It's inexcusable that House Republicans would shut down the government over their demands to slash funding for everything from food assistance for families to education for our children. Speaker McCarthy must put the American people first, honor his own bipartisan budget agreement, and ensure that our communities don't suffer the consequences of a Republican shutdown."