Rep. Evans Urges Financial Institutions to Provide Relief for Military and Federal Employees

WASHINGTON —Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans sent a letter to banking associations and credit union associations across the state, urging them to support military servicemembers and federal employees impacted by the government shutdown.

The letter is in response to Senate Democrats decision to vote against the Continuing Resolution (CR) after the eighth round of voting, refusing to work alongside Republicans to fund the government and instead choosing to hold the country hostage over a $1.5 trillion deficit spending partisan wish list. This reckless form of legislating is punishing America’s working-class families who, through no fault of their own, are facing missed paychecks and mounting financial strain.

Congressman Evans’ letter thanks the banks and credit unions that have taken the initiative to implement temporary financial relief programs, while actively calling on other financial institutions to demonstrate solidarity, by respectfully urging their members to waive penalties, suspend late fees, and provide additional immediate relief that safeguards the financial well-being of Coloradans across the state.

An excerpt from the letter reads:

"On September 30th, 2025, Senate Democrats failed to join unified Republicans on voting in favor of the Continuing Resolution (CR). This decision, spearheaded by Senate Minority Leader Schumer, caused a lapse in appropriations and now hardworking civil servants and brave men and women in uniform are left to deal with the devastating financial implications… I respectfully urge and request that your members implement compassionate and proactive measures to support servicemembers and federal workers during this government shutdown. These temporary relief measures will enable families that are missing paychecks to financially recover and come out stronger once Senate Democrats decide to join Republicans in protecting the working class.”

Read the full letter here.