Rep. Evans Statement on Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON – Congressman Gabe Evans issued the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution: 

“I support keeping the government open, supporting our military, and protecting services to Colorado families, seniors, and small businesses. A shutdown would hurt those who rely on government services, delay critical relief, and weaken border security. I will always fight for responsible governance that strengthens our nation,” said Congressman Evans.

By voting for the continuing resolution, Rep. Evans supported:

✅ Not shutting down the government.

✅ Identifying waste, fraud, and abuse of our tax dollars.

✅ Fully funding the largest junior enlisted pay raise in over 40 years. 

✅ Fully funding military and veterans’ benefits.

✅ Empowering federal immigration authorities to continue cracking down on criminal illegal immigrants and securing the border. 

✅ Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients from the disruptions and confusion a shutdown would cause.

✅ Fully funding important nutrition assistance to mothers, infants, and children, including a $500M+ increase for WIC.

Let's be clear, those who chose not to vote in favor of the CR, voted for:

• Small businesses to not be able to obtain loans from the SBA.

• Relief projects to be delayed.

• Assistance programs to run out of funding and not be able to provide food for children and parents in need.

• National parks to be closed.

If you have questions about how this vote fits into the larger picture of the federal government budget process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to delanie.bomar@mail.house.gov.