BOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN

This press release from Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) was published on 2026-04-29 and titled "BOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN". It focuses on healthcare and touches on taxes, the environment.

BOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted today to end the longest government shutdown in history, reopening the government and funding essential services through January 30th. The Continuing Resolution, which passed the House on a near party-line vote, includes critical, year-long funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and military construction. "Washington Democrats inflicted 43 days of pain on the American people just to score points with their political base. Their shutdown was senseless from the start, hurting working families, farmers, and veterans every step of the way," said Bost. "The Republican-led agreement passed by the House today restores access to critical services and provides some certainty at a time when our constituents desperately need it. The People's House is open once again, and we owe it to them to act responsibly and not pull this country back over a cliff when funding expires in January." Key provisions in the Continuing Resolution include: A full year's funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and military construction $263.7 billion for mandatory veterans programs, including disability compensation, education benefits, and job training; additional funding ensures veterans healthcare and benefits will be fully funded $107.5 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) $26.65 billion for agriculture and rural development programs $19.7 billion for military construction projects ###