Rep. Luria Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Releases Statement on Passage of Another Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) released the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 16, 2022: 

“The passage of a continuing resolution is not cause for celebration. It was a vote to avoid a government shutdown, which would threaten our national security, jeopardize our commitment to Ukraine, negatively impact the economy, and devastate Coastal Virginia. 

“Subverting the normal appropriations process and relying on a patchwork of continuing resolutions severely impacts the ability of our military and defense industrial base to plan investments in our national security and counter the threats we face around the world. 

“The American people are better served when both sides come together to pass a responsible, on-time budget. I remain hopeful that the House and Senate can find common ground to produce a final omnibus funding package before the new December deadline that prioritizes defense spending and provides our government with the basic resources it needs to function.”