Washington, Feb. 3 -- Congressman Gabe Evans issued the following press release:
Today Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) joined House Republicans and Democrats to pass five Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills, along with a short-term two-week Continuing Resolution (CR) for the Department of Homeland Security, once again ending a partial government shutdown.
"The House did its job and passed the final four appropriations bills. However, because Senate Democrats refused to follow through on the bipartisan-bicameral spending package - that they had previously agreed to - House Republicans were once again forced to step in and end a shutdown that should have never happened. Instead of honoring their word, Senate Democrats continue to pla...