Today, Representative Eli Crane, a Republican from Arizona’s 2nd district, joined his fellow Republican colleagues in the state’s congressional delegation to urge Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego to support a House-passed government funding extension. The bill, passed by the House on September 19, aims to maintain government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025. Currently, only two Democrats and one Independent in the Senate back this legislation, leaving it short of the necessary votes to end the government shutdown.
Representative Crane expressed concern over the impact of the shutdown on Arizona residents. “Last month, the House of Representatives passed a funding extension to prevent a government shutdown. Unfortunately, Senators Kelly and Gallego have repeatedly voted against this approach,” said Rep. Crane. “A prolonged shutdown harms Arizonans, with many federal employees furloughed or working without pay. I urge our senators to back this sensible measure and help end the government shutdown.”
The letter signed by all Republican members of Arizona’s congressional delegation emphasizes the need for bipartisan support to reopen the federal government.
For more details on Rep. Crane’s background and political career, he has been serving in Congress since 2023 after replacing Tom O’Halleran. Born in Tucson in 1980, Crane currently resides in Oro Valley.
To view the letter sent by Rep. Crane and his colleagues, please click here.
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