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Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan funding agreement that strengthens border security and averts another government shutdown:

“While I was frustrated by the way this legislation was rushed through, I put in the work today to make sure I’m fully aware of what it entails,” said Congressman Troy Balderson. “I fundamentally disagree with several provisions in this bill, but I cannot, in good conscience, vote to shut down the federal government, when the alternative is a genuine bipartisan compromise such as this one. This is not an ideal solution by any means, but it does its intended purpose—fund the government and provide funding to protect our country and curb the swelling humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Therefore, I support this compromise and am glad to see its bipartisan support in both chambers.”

Balderson recently introduced the End Government Shutdowns Act (H.R. 791), which would prevent future shutdowns by triggering continued levels of funding from the previous fiscal year rather than leaving the door open for future shutdowns.

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