Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has made a bold challenge to Democrats, urging them to openly oppose a bill that would fund federal workers during the government shutdown. The statement comes as the impasse between the two parties continues to strain the government’s operations. Roy’s remarks are part of a broader strategy to pressure the Democratic-led House into taking a hard stance on the issue.
The bill, which has yet to pass, aims to provide immediate relief to federal workers who have been affected by the prolonged shutdown. However, Republicans argue that the proposal would only deepen the financial strain on the nation’s budget. Meanwhile, the ongoing shutdown has led to widespread disruptions, including furloughs and delayed services across federal agencies.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) has yet to respond publicly to Roy’s challenge, but the situation highlights the deepening divide between the two parties. As the crisis continues, the debate over funding federal workers has become a flashpoint in the larger battle over government spending and oversight.