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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 2h

We’re entering week two of the federal government shutdown, as millions of Americans face health insurance premium increases as high as 114% because Republicans refuse to act.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

The Trump Administration threatened to illegally cancel backpay for furloughed federal workers.

Today, I joined @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @bobbyscott.house.gov, @repsuhas.bsky.social and @repvindman.bsky.social to demand Vought follow the law.

Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to stand with my Virginia colleagues against the White House’s bogus threat to deny furloughed federal workers back pay.

The law is clear: back pay is guaranteed.

Families can’t be used as pawns in Trump & Vought’s shutdown.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

We are now in Day 6 of a government shutdown, leaving 750,000 federal workers furloughed with no idea of when they’ll receive their next paycheck and millions more uncertain of what the future holds.

Read more in my weekly newsletter below ⬇️

Weekly Newsletter, 10.7.25

After weeks of inaction from Congressional Republicans, funding for the federal government ran out at midnight on October 1st.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

Watch more of this segment here:

McClellan Calls Out Republicans on WUSA9 for Government Shutdown and Health Care Impacts

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

If Congressional Republicans don’t act now to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, millions will see their health care costs skyrocket.

With open enrollment starting November 1st, I shared with @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy why the time to act is now.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 2d

Republicans shut the government down rather than address a looming health care crisis of their own making.

The cost? Virginia hospitals, especially those in rural communities, will cut services or close entirely.

Shutdown and Medicaid cuts deal one-two punch to Virginia hospitals

Medicaid coverage remains intact during the shutdown, but safety-net hospitals nationwide could lose billions.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 4d

This week, Republicans shut the government down rather than address the health care crisis they created. Here are some highlights.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 5d

Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year unless Congress acts.

Open enrollment begins November 1st.

Premium notices go out this month.

But Republicans chose to shut down the government rather than act now.

We can’t afford to wait.

Graphic with price tag that reads, “IF REPUBLICANS LET HEALTH CARE TAX CREDITS EXPIRE, 33,000 PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA’S 4TH DISTRICT WILL SEE THE COST OF HEALTH COVERAGE SOAR.”

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 5d

Speaker Johnson canceled votes next week.

That’s one more week without any action to end the government shutdown — and extend enhanced premium ACA tax credits before open enrollment begins on November 1st and millions of Americans see their insurance costs skyrocket.

Tweet from House Press Gallery (@HouseDailyPress) that reads, “The Chair announced the Speaker's designation of Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Monday, Oct. 13 as a district work period.”

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 5d

Watch our full conversation here:

Stop the Republican Shutdown PT.1

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 5d

ICYMI: as we entered a government shutdown, I joined @kamlager-dove.house.gov, @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social and @amo.house.gov on the @housedemocrats.bsky.social’ 24-hour shutdown livestream to discuss OMB Director Russell Vought’s continued assault on our federal workforce.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 6d

Listen to our full conversation here:

McClellan Joins Mornings with Zerlina to Discuss Republicans' Government Shutdown

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 6d

Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration would rather shut the government down than address the health care crisis they created.

I joined @zerlinamornings.bsky.social this morning to share why Democrats are fighting to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 6d

Government Shutdown Resources & FAQs

After weeks of Republicans’ inaction and unwillingness to work with Democrats on a bipartisan budget bill, funding for the federal government expired at midnight on October 1st, 202

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 6d

We now find ourselves in a government shutdown. What does that mean? How will this affect you? Where can you go for help?

Visit my webpage for FAQs, guidance and more.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 6d

Tune in to @zerlinamornings.bsky.social at 8:15 AM ET as we discuss the government shutdown!

Mornings with Zerlina. @zerlinamornings.bsky.social · 6d

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

Wishing all who observe a day of meaningful reflection and renewal as Yom Kippur begins this blessed evening. G’mar chatimah tovah.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

Watch the full segment here:

McClellan Joins NBC 12 to Discuss Republican Government Shutdown

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

At midnight, the federal government shut down as funding ran out.

I spoke with @12onyourside.com about what’s at stake, as Congressional Democrats stand ready to pass a budget that meets the needs of the American people without gutting their health care.

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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 7d

“This president and Republicans who control the House and Senate got elected promising to lower costs, and from day one have done everything but."

@mcclellan.house.gov: "We are fighting to lower your costs, including energy, healthcare, and get our federal workers back to work as soon as possible.”

Rep. McClellan during virtual LCV press conference on the harmful impacts of Trump’s Government Shutdown

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

Join me at exactly midnight when the shutdown goes into effect with the @cbc.house.gov as we discuss what a government shutdown means for you — and how @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting back.

Stop the Republican Shutdown PT.1

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

My House Democratic colleagues and I remain in Washington ready to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill that ensures the well-being of every American and addresses the health care crisis.

I urge Republicans to return to Washington and work with us to do just that and end their shutdown.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

From a March extension that hurt vulnerable populations to the Big Ugly Law that ripped health care and food assistance from millions and now this shutdown, Republicans decided they would rather raise health care premiums, shut down the government and lay off our federal workforce than take action.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

From day one of the 119th Congress, Democrats have stood ready to craft bipartisan funding legislation that meets the needs of the American people, just as we did in December.

Republicans have rejected us at every turn.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

Hundreds of thousands of Virginians will lose their health insurance due to Medicaid cuts in the Republicans’ Big Ugly Law and their refusal to extend the ACA enhanced tax credits. Health care costs will rise and providers will close or cut services.

This goes beyond insulting — it’s cruel.

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