Rep. Miller Votes to End the Democrat Shutdown and Deliver Major Investments for Illinois Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following statement on her vote for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, which officially reopened the federal government:

"Democrats spent more than 40 days inflicting unnecessary hardship on American families, veterans, and farmers in a desperate attempt to gain leverage for their radical agenda. I voted to reopen the government, put Americans first, and ensure Congress gets back to regular order," said Congresswoman Miller.

The continuing resolution delivers full-year funding for key appropriations bills, including Military Construction-Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies. The agriculture bill includes $4.5 million in community project funding that Congresswoman Miller secured for the Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant Expansion in Shelby County. This investment will modernize rural water infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable water for Illinois communities.

The agriculture bill also increases support for critical agricultural research and rural water programs, which were among Congresswoman Miller's key appropriations priorities.

"I was proud to secure these investments for rural Illinois, and I will continue fighting to ensure that our families, farmers, and veterans receive the resources and support they deserve," Congresswoman Miller added.