LaLota Votes in Favor of Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after voting YES on a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open.

“Congress has an important duty to keep the government open, our military paid, and important programs and agencies including the FAA, community health centers, and National Flood Insurance Program authorized.  Just as we demonstrated by raising the debt ceiling earlier this year simultaneously with cutting spending, our country works better when leaders put aside differences for the benefit of the American people,” said LaLota. “That said, we are not out of the woods yet. We must pass the remaining appropriations bills as soon as possible to fund the government while reducing spending, strengthen our southwest border, and avoid doing this all over again in 46 days.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

Background:

The House-passed bill would still have to pass the Senate and be signed into law. The bill continues Fiscal Year 2023 funding through November 17th, 2023.

In addition to funding the government, the CR included short-term reauthorizations of both the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill provides $16 billion in supplemental funding for disaster relief, ensures wildland firefighters receive pay, and extends funding for key healthcare programs, including community health centers, special diabetes programs, child and family service welfare programs, and key disaster and medical response authorities.

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