HARRISBURG – Today, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein issued the following statement urging Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution and avoid a damaging government shutdown.
“A shutdown would have serious consequences for Pennsylvania’s economy, workforce, and communities — undermining business confidence, disrupting federal services, and threatening critical operations that families and employers rely on every day. A shutdown would threaten important economic progress, delay federal permitting and contracting, and jeopardize essential services that support infrastructure, transportation, and public safety. Passing this continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown is important for a wide range of Pennsylvania employers — from the largest manufacturers and service providers to the small businesses that power our economy.
“We commend our Senators, Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, for their bipartisan leadership in calling for a clean continuing resolution. Their efforts reflect a shared commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic resilience. We encourage all members of Congress to follow their example and prioritize responsible governance over partisan gridlock.”