Bean Statement on Troop Pay Amid Shutdown

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after President Trump used unspent research and development funding so that U.S. service members received their paychecks on time today despite the ongoing government shutdown. 

“Today, our troops received their paycheck because President Trump stepped up and did what Senate dysfunction nearly prevented. With military livelihoods at stake, the Senate failed to act, blocking a common-sense funding extension nine separate times.

Last month, I supported, and the House passed a straightforward, short-term funding bill to keep the government open through November. We did our job, but the Senate chose gridlock over responsibility.

It’s time to get back to delivering for the American people. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill so that our men and women in uniform don’t worry about missing their next paycheck.” 

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