Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York’s 11th district has issued a statement following her vote to reopen the federal government, which will now be funded through January 30. The funding levels remain the same as those passed by House Republicans in September.
Malliotakis said, “Today, I am glad to once again vote to fully fund our government and end the unnecessary shutdown that caused pain for millions of Americans. From SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) benefit disruptions to air traffic delays and federal employees not getting paid, this shutdown has caused 42 days of pain for American citizens, the federal workforce, and our nation’s economy. This entire foolish exercise, led by New York’s own Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, achieved nothing as the bill we passed tonight contains the same funding levels that House Republicans passed in September except extends the funding until January 30th instead of November 21st.”
She added, “I am glad that programs like SNAP, WIC, and Veterans benefits will be extended for an entire year to avoid similar disruptions in the event that Democrats recklessly choose to shutdown the government again in the New Year.”
Malliotakis also recognized members of the Senate who voted in favor of reopening: “I applaud the 8 Senate Democrats who defied Chuck Schumer and did the right thing for our country. Senator Chuck Schumer has failed Americans and further embarrassed New Yorkers by pushing for the shutdown to continue. Upon this bill being signed, officially ending the Schumer Shutdown, Schumer should step down.”
Nicole Malliotakis has represented New York’s 11th district since 2021 after replacing Max Rose. She previously served a decade in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2021. Born in New York City in 1980, Malliotakis currently lives on Staten Island. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University and Wagner College.
