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Press ReleaseNeutral2025-09-30

Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: “Delivering Results, Not Political Theater”

Brian Babin
Brian Babin
RTX-36 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) was published on 2025-09-30 and titled "Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: “Delivering Results, Not Political Theater”". It focuses on taxes and touches on defense, veterans affairs.

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Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: “Delivering Results, Not Political Theater”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement as Democrats recklessly drive the nation toward a government shutdown at midnight: “Democrats are holding the government hostage to force through $1.5 trillion in radical pet projects. House Republicans did our job. We passed the clean, short-term funding bill that Democrats themselves had asked for, with no gimmicks, no partisan riders, and no tricks. Keep in mind, they voted for this 13 times under President Biden,” said Rep. Babin. “But out of pure political desperation, they voted against their own demands, barreling us toward a shutdown at midnight. Let’s be clear: Republicans voted to keep government open, protect military paychecks, support our veterans, and keep vital services running. Democrats voted for a shutdown. Their rabble-rousing is not in the name of good governance. It is about Democrats choosing political theater over the American people, simply because they hate President Trump and the America First agenda more than they care for you.”
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