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Rep. Hoyle Statement on Government Shutdown
By The office of Rep. Val Hoyle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown at 12:01 am ET this morning:
“This is a Republican shutdown, plain and simple. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They have all the political levers and votes to pass a budget. But instead, they’re pushing an agenda that raises health care costs and makes life harder for working families. In Oregon, that means higher premiums, struggling hospitals, and farmers left without the loans or disaster aid they need.
“Democrats have been here, ready to negotiate a bipartisan deal to keep the government open and protect people’s health care and our economy. We must also protect Congress’ power of the purse and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. I hope my Republicans care about these things too and come back to the table and do their jobs.”
Information and resources regarding the government shutdown are available on Rep. Hoyle’s website.
Background
- On September 29th, House Democrats returned to Washington D.C., as planned, to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill to keep the government open. House Republicans did not return and refused to bring the House into session.
- Rep. Hoyle strongly supports H.R.5450 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act of 2026, introduced by Representative DeLauro and Senator Murray to fund the government at current levels, extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits which are due to lapse in December, protecting Congress’s power of the purse, and preventing President Trump from stealing from communities. More information can be found here.
- Currently, 20,000 Oregonians in the Fourth Congressional District receive tax credits for the ACA to lower their health insurance premiums. If these credits expire:
- A 60-year-old couple making $82,800 would see their premiums increase by $19,688 or 322%.
- A family of four making $64,000 would see their premiums increase by $2,541 or 368%.
- A family of four making $129,800 would see their premiums increase by $9,440 or 91%.
- Combined with the Medicaid cuts passed in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, a lapse in these tax credits will lead 32,772 OR-04 residents to lose their health insurance.
