REP. MIKE THOMPSON VOTES AGAINST PATH TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, DELAYING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
September 29, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted against legislation that again attempts to delay the Affordable Care Act and puts the federal government on a path towards a shutdown. Earlier this week, the Senate rejected the House-passed government funding measure that undermined the Affordable Care Act. The Senate is not expected to pass any legislation that defunds or delays health care reform, nor will the President sign any such legislation. A government funding resolution must be passed by Congress and signed by the President by October 1st, 2013 or the government will shutdown.
“For the second time in less than ten days, the House Majority has voted to pass extreme, Tea Party driven legislation that undermines health care reform and puts our nation on a dangerous path towards a government shutdown. Threatening to shutdown the government at midnight on Monday because Democrats want to make sure folks can afford health insurance is reckless and outrageous. This will damage our economy, put people out of work, deny affordable health care to millions of Americans, and risk cutting off benefits to seniors and veterans. The Senate responsibly passed a bill that would keep the government running and protect health care reform. The House needs to get back to work and do the same before time runs out,” said Thompson.
Thompson voted in favor of a separate measure on the floor that ensures U.S. troops get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
“For the second time in less than ten days, the House Majority has voted to pass extreme, Tea Party driven legislation that undermines health care reform and puts our nation on a dangerous path towards a government shutdown. Threatening to shutdown the government at midnight on Monday because Democrats want to make sure folks can afford health insurance is reckless and outrageous. This will damage our economy, put people out of work, deny affordable health care to millions of Americans, and risk cutting off benefits to seniors and veterans. The Senate responsibly passed a bill that would keep the government running and protect health care reform. The House needs to get back to work and do the same before time runs out,” said Thompson.
Thompson voted in favor of a separate measure on the floor that ensures U.S. troops get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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