Williams Statement on CR Vote to Keep Government Open

Statement

Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) made the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan House Amendment to the Continuing Resolution (CR).

"This bill is about fairness. Members of Congress and the White House should have never been exempted from Obamacare from the beginning -- or any law for that matter -- and this bill rightfully subjects elected officials and their staff to the same treatment as everyday Americans. After all, it's WE the people, not THEM the people.

"The bill also puts Main Street on the same playing field as Wall Street by delaying the individual mandate just as the Obama Administration has exempted big businesses and corporations from the disastrous law.

"These kinds of sweetheart deals and selective exemptions should be a thing of the past. It's no wonder the public doesn't trust the government. This bill will go a long way to restore the public's faith while keeping the government open. It's now time for the Senate to act quickly before their inaction causes a government shutdown."

Facing the likelihood of a government shutdown, today Congressman Williams sent a letter to Chief Administrative Officer Dan Strodel asking to withhold his pay during a shutdown. Williams' offices will remain open with minimal staff available to answer constituent phone calls. The majority of his staff will be furloughed until the government reopens.

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