[VT | March 28, 2026 | Philadelphia PA]
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair and U.S. Representative for New York, Grace Meng, recently issued a statement regarding the continued federal government shutdown.
Meng stated that after weeks of negotiations, Senate Republicans agreed to a funding proposal that would provide support for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), while excluding funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
She noted that although the proposal represented a bipartisan agreement, it was not passed in the House of Representatives, resulting in the government shutdown entering its seventh week.
In her statement, Meng said the ongoing situation has affected federal employees and public services, including workers not receiving pay and increased pressure on airport operations.
She also reiterated her opposition to funding ICE under the current proposal and stated that CAPAC will continue to advocate for reforms in related budget discussions.
Negotiations over federal funding remain ongoing, and Congress has not yet reached a final agreement to fully restore government operations.
