September 30, 2023 – Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Chavez-DeRemer Votes for Bipartisan Stopgap Measure to Avert Government Shutdown
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted in favor of H.R. 5860, which would fund the government through November 17, 2023 and provide extensions for key expiring programs. The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote of 335-91 and now heads to the Senate.
“I’ve been working tirelessly to find a pragmatic solution to keep the government open. This stopgap measure will ensure there are no disruptions in government services for Oregonians as Congress continues considering long-term spending bills that fight inflation, secure the border, and support farmers and ranchers. I understand the political posturing that we’ve seen over the past several days has caused a lot of unnecessary uncertainty for Oregonians, and I hope the Senate will advance this stopgap measure quickly to prevent a damaging and costly shutdown,” Chavez-DeRemer said.
In addition to funding the government for 45 days, H.R. 5860 also includes $16 billion in supplemental funding for disaster relief, health care extenders for community health centers and child and family service welfare programs, a three-month extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and an extension for the National Flood Insurance Program.
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