Many experienced groups are urging the Congress to pass a short -term spending measures to prevent potential government shutdowns, warning that the GOP -led continuous resolution (CR) involves important extensions for giants’ housing, profit and health care.
Four veteran groups – American Legion, Emvets (American Veterans), Vietnam the Veterans of America and Mission Roll Call – said on Saturday that CR, which pass Earlier this month, the “Vital Extension” for the Department of The Veterans Affairs (VA) includes Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, The Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HHCHV) Program and Accessory Services for Accessory Services (SSVF).
“Congress should work without delay in passing this remedy and ensure that VA can serve veterans and their families throughout his life,” Emvets told The Hill in a statement. “Further, Amvets encourages the Congress to prioritize the appropriation of full-year, on time to provide VA with the stability and prediction required to serve the veterans of our country.”
Republic and democratic leadership Look away Avoid a possible shutdown to pass a consensus to pass a consensus and kick after midnight of Tuesday.
The Senate Minority Leader Chak Shumar (DN.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakim Jeffrees (NY) have said that they will not vote for the short-term spending measures of the House. Some other democrats are watching within the conference other ways To avoid shutdown on 30 September. Sen Jean Shaheen (DN.H.), which is planning to retire at the end of 2026 sent out GOP MPs to “Fillers” about reaching a possible deal. He has not denied voting for CR.
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Theun (Rs) Said The Congress can avoid a shutdown if the Democrats returned their demands to add about $ 1.2 trillion to the health care related expenses in CR.
With President Trump turning down A request to interact with Shoomar and Jeffrees, democrats are left with some options, but No ideal Currently for the party in the minority in both the chambers.
GOP senators will require support from at least eight Democrats to pursue the bill, Sen Rand Paul (R-K) said he would not support CR.
“Every day caused by the partisan struggle means that the veterans remain on the streets, wait for the decisions of the benefits of the benefits of the families and lose the pace towards resolving the crisis of suicide.”
The group’s statement continued, referring to Shumar and Jeffreies, “I appeal to both of you as leaders of my Caucus and work closely with the President to keep the government open.”
Senate is democrats Allegedly A conference call on ET at 4 pm on Sunday to talk about its shutdown strategy.
If the government stops next week, the giants will still be able to receive their pension and disability payments. The 24-hour veteran crisis line will still work and the VA hospitals will be open, but there will be other services Stop temporarilyGI Bill Hotline, VA incorporates regional offices and some others.
“These extensions are not just bureaucracy measures; they directly affect the lives of veterans and their families.”
