Press Releases

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement condemning Senate Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Day #10 of the Schumer Shutdown for keeping the government closed and putting the livelihoods of active-duty service members and federal workers in jeopardy. The House of Representatives sent a 24-page Continuing Resolution (CR) to the Senate to keep the government funded on September 19; however, Senate Democrats have blocked its passage. Today, federal workers will receive a reduced paycheck due to the Schumer Shutdown. With the Senate not reconvening until Tuesday, October 14, paychecks that military personnel would have received on October 15 will not be issued on time, leaving thousands of Florida families in limbo.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter to mortgage company associations, banking associations, and credit union associations requesting that they grant some flexibility to those experiencing hardship during the Schumer Shutdown. Congressman Patronis is urging financial institutions to not penalize servicemembers and federal employees in Florida who will soon receive reduced pay or no pay at all due to the government shutdown caused by Congressional Democrats who refuse to work with Republicans to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR).

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement condemning Senate Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for forcing a government shutdown and jeopardizing the safety and efficiency of America’s air travel system. Congressman Patronis called on Senate Democrats to stop playing politics and to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and national security by passing a clean Continuing Resolution (CR).

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a virtual press conference and delivered remarks on the serious disruptions to America’s transportation systems, which threatens the safety, reliability, and efficiency of air travel across the country. Some air traffic control facilities are experiencing an increase in sick calls, with some missing as many as 50% of employees on any given day since the shutdown started last week. The federal government remains shutdown because Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats still refuse to work with Republicans to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR). There are Approximately 155,000 federal employees in Florida, that’s 1.6% of the state’s workforce are either furloughed or forced to work without pay. Congressman Patronis currently sits on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis formally requested that his pay be withheld due to the government shutdown caused by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats who have still refused to work with Congressional Republicans to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR). The Democrats have previously voted on 13 times. On October 10, federal workers will receive a reduced paycheck due to the Schumer Shutdown. Should the Schumer Shutdown continue until the next pay day on October 24, federal workers will not receive a paycheck until the federal government is reopened. Active duty servicemembers are paid twice per month, the first being scheduled for October 15. Should the federal government not reopen by then, servicemembers will not be paid. Also, in response to the Schumer Shutdown, Congressman Patronis has co-sponsored a bill with Rep. Ralph Norman (R -SC) that would hold Congress accountable for government shutdowns and prevent members from receiving compensation during a shutdown.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a virtual press conference warning that Congressional Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s refusal to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) has frozen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at the height of hurricane season. This political gridlock leaves Florida families and homeowners vulnerable as the Atlantic remains active, developing major storms in recent weeks. Congressman Patronis urged Senate Democrats to stop playing politics and gambling with the lives of Florida families.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced more impacts to law enforcement and military servicemembers throughout Northwest Florida and the country. On day two of the Schumer Shutdown, the Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have still refused to work with Congressional Republicans to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) and end the government shutdown. While Congressman Patronis and Republican leadership continue to put America’s Armed Forces and law enforcement first, Democrats are still demanding $1.5 trillion in additional spending that wastes YOUR money to fund healthcare for illegal immigrants, climate initiatives in foreign countries, and radical radio programs.

Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a virtual press conference slamming the Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for failing to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) and causing a government shutdown. Congressman Patronis urged Senate Democrats to put aside partisan demands and work in preserving the stability and security our nation deserves.