Press Releases

“Twice now I’ve been proud to support measures that would get our federal workers the paychecks they have earned while we continue negotiating to open the government,” Waltz said. “Both times, my Democratic colleagues have overwhelmingly sunk the proposals. The way they are using federal workers' paychecks as political pawns in their obstructionism is unacceptable. We were sent to Washington to get things done, not continue the status quo. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table so we can open the government, secure our border, and get hard-working federal employees their paychecks.” Read more »

“Our nation was founded on the notion every American has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As legislators, we are bound to protect these rights, especially as they relate to our most vulnerable population -- which is why we cannot ignore the fundamental right of an unborn child to live,” Waltz said. Read more »

“As an Army veteran and National Guardsman, I know how to accomplish a mission for our country. This is the Servant Leadership ethos I will bring to my work on both these Committees, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to achieve these goals for our country and state.” Read more »

“This supplemental disaster funding bill is just another example of House Democrats using disaster victims as political pawns. This bill is not a serious attempt to help those who were devastated by Hurricane Michael or other disasters across the country. If it were, they would have worked with the White House and Republicans in the House and Senate to ensure bipartisan support. Hurricane victims are hurting, and we are committed to ensuring they get the help they need. We also know that the families of many public servants throughout our state and nation are suffering due to the partial government shutdown. Our delegation takes seriously its responsibility of passing meaningful legislation to protect and defend our nation, provide assistance to those hurt by natural disasters, and fully reopen the government to ensure our public servants receive the pay they’ve earned." Read more »