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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 1h

Trump must be trying to break his own record for the longest government shutdown. Republicans refuse to come to the table and negotiate. It’s time to end this Republican shutdown, get back to Washington, and get to work.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 5h

From Medicare to medicine itself, Republicans are waging a war on healthcare.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 7h

Thank you to Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen in El Monte for letting me stop by and try a delicious smoothie! Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen is an immigrant and woman owned small business offering a variety of smoothies, juice cleanses, açaí bowls, and healthy foods.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 22h

The government shutdown has hit double digits. We are 10 days in and Speaker Johnson is refusing to bring the House back to vote on a bill that protects healthcare and reopen the government.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 23h

Only more evidence that this shutdown was manufactured by Trump and Republicans in Congress. This is unprecedented, spiteful, and a blatant violation of the law.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

More than 4,000 positions will be eliminated across agencies, the government told a court Friday night.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 1d

Republicans are sending a loud and clear message: they don’t want this shutdown to end. Our communities can’t afford to have their healthcare premiums double or lose their coverage altogether. Americans don’t want this. Republicans need to get back to work and end this shutdown now.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 1d

Republicans are stealing food off children’s plates by letting their partisan wandering affect WIC payments.

Millions of hardworking families are already struggling to make ends meet, and Republicans are hellbent on worsening their suffering. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...

Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown | CNN Politics

Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC benefits on October 15 as scheduled.

www.cnn.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

Trump is trying to steal federal workers paychecks. The law is clear: Every single federal employee affected by the Republican shutdown is entitled to full back pay. Congress passed it, and Trump signed it. Denying workers paychecks is wage theft.

Furloughed federal workers face threat of no back pay from shutdown, despite 2019 law requiring it

As the federal shutdown stretches on, furloughed federal workers face the threat of not receiving back pay, despite a 2019 law that requires it.

www.cnbc.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

We can’t keep kicking this can down the road. Nobody should have to choose between their healthcare or paying rent, but that’s the reality Republicans are building. We need to save our healthcare now.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

It’s just another lie to distract the public from the real threat—millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs double. Check the facts yourself: (2/2)

Do Democrats want health care for ‘illegal aliens’?

Republicans said Democrats shut down the government because they want health care for immigrants in the U.S. illegally. That’s False. Democrats want to reverse parts of Trump’s spending law that made ...

www.politifact.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

Republicans are spreading misinformation and false claims to fearmonger and corner Americans into the healthcare crisis they created.
Undocumented individuals are not eligible for healthcare tax credits or Medicaid coverage. (1/2)

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

This isn't the time to kick up your feet, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and do your damn job. (2/2)

Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

We are over a week into a government shutdown and House Republicans are no closer to striking a deal. Vital resources are paused, thousands of federal workers—including our servicemembers—are going without pay, and the healthcare of millions of Americans is on the line. (1/2)

Trump's off-script comments cause shutdown headaches for GOP

President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are straining to project a united front against Democrats.

www.politico.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

300,000+ people in CA-31 rely on Medi-Cal for life-saving healthcare. I stopped by El Proyecto Del Barrio to speak with patients and providers about how Medi-Cal funding cuts would impact them.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 2d

High school seniors interested in attending a military service academy: the deadline to submit your application to my office is October 31st!

Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 12d

If you’re a high school senior in CA-31 and interested in attending a U.S. military service academy, submit your application for nomination to my office by October 31, 2025. For more information or to download the nomination application, visit cisneros.house.gov/services/mil....

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 3d

Last night, I joined the Covina Police Department at their annual National Night Out to meet with our local law enforcement, build stronger community relationships, and thank all the men and women who protect and serve our neighborhoods.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 3d

If you live in HUD or USDA housing, make sure to brush up on your legal rights. Tenants should not face rent increases, terminations, or evictions because of the shutdown.

National Housing Law Project @nhlp.bsky.social · 11d

Are you a HUD or USDA tenant? Know your rights during the government shutdown!
🏢Continue paying your portion of the rent
☎️Contact an attorney ASAP if your landlord tries to hike your rent or evict you during the shutdown
🔍Check out nhlp.org/govshutdown for more detailed info on your housing rights

Graphic titled "HUD and USDA tenants' rights during the government shutdown" that explains what happens during a government shutdown, urges tenants to find legal help so they can know their rights, and notes that most tenants in HUD and USDA housing should not experience a disruption in their housing at this time because of the shutdown. There is a disclaimer at the bottom that notes this is not legal advice and if the shutdown lasts past November, tenants' rights will change and they should seek legal help.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 3d

Our Secretary of Defense is cosplaying GI Joe while the servicemembers he’s pictured with won’t get their paychecks until Republicans reopen the government.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 4d

Today marks two years since the horrific terror attack on Israel. We grieve the innocent lives lost on October 7th and the war that has continued after.

It’s past time to bring the hostages home and put an end to the violence, once and for all.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 4d

The Hatch Act isn’t a suggestion, it’s the law.

Federal agencies work for the people, not the President.

This is a blatant violation of the law.

Jordan Fischer @jordanonrecord.bsky.social · 10d

It's like a Choose Your Own Hatch Act Violation.

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 4d

Speaker Johnson is preventing Representative-elect Grijalva from getting sworn in and adding the final signature needed to release the Epstein Files.

It’s cowardly and unconstitutional.

Swear in Rep-elect Grijalva and release the Epstein Files. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

www.nytimes.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

Thanks, Donald Trump!

Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15pm to 10pm today because of YOUR government shutdown.

Burbank Airport will have no air traffic controllers Monday evening, FAA warns

Burbank Airport is bracing for impacted operations as air traffic controllers begin to call out in greater numbers due to the government shutdown.

abc7.com

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 5d

Thank you to our tireless healthcare professionals who continue to keep our community safe and healthy. (2/2)

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 5d

While Republicans rip away healthcare, our providers are continuing to serve the needs of our neighbors. I visited a community center in West Covina to discuss what we can do to support patients and providers during the Republican healthcare crisis. (1/2)

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Rep. Gil Cisneros @cisneros.house.gov · 5d

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to celebrate family, tradition, and community. To all who celebrate in CA-31, may you have a joyous celebration surrounded by your friends, family, and community.

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