As the federal government shutdown entered its 30th day, Illinois Republican Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Mary Miller (IL-15) issued a joint statement calling on Senate Democrats to take action to reopen the government. The lawmakers expressed concern that continued inaction could lead to funding lapses for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the end of the month.
According to the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, each week of the shutdown results in nearly $600 million in lost economic output for Illinois.
The representatives stated: “We proudly voted with our Republican colleagues on September 19th to keep the government open and protect vital services for hardworking families. Senate Democrats have had over a month to do the same, but instead they have chosen to hold the government hostage and use our families as political pawns to extort $1.5 trillion in far-left partisan spending. Their reckless obstruction is damaging Illinois’ economy and putting nutrition benefits for Illinoisans at risk. It’s time for Senators Durbin and Duckworth to end the political games and vote to pass the clean Continuing Resolution sitting in the Senate.”
Darin LaHood currently serves as U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 16th district, a position he has held since replacing Aaron Schock in 2015. In 2022, LaHood won re-election against Elizabeth Haderlein with approximately 66% of the vote.
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