Congressman Hamadeh’s Offices Will Remain Operational During Democrat’s Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is reminding residents of Arizona's 8th Congressional District that his offices will remain fully operational in the wake of the forced government shutdown by his Democrat colleagues in Congress.

On October 1, 2025, many federal government agencies were closed after Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Republicans to pass a responsible Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open.

Democrats have shut down the government and thus actively deny American citizens services they pay for in order to force through a proposal that would result in hundreds of billions spent on healthcare for non-citizens and illegal immigrants over the next decade.

Congressman Hamadeh's D.C. and Surprise offices remain open, and case workers stand ready to provide assistance with federal matters including issues with Medicare and Medicaid benefits, Social Security payments, VA medical care and benefits, and visa and passport services.

"As the White House points out, the Democrats proposal would require Medicaid to pay more for emergency care provided to illegal aliens than it does for American patients who are disabled, elderly, or children.' That is unacceptable. We can no longer afford to fund the results of the Biden Administration's broken border scheme," stated Congressman Hamadeh.

"Americans deserve a functioning government, and House Republicans delivered by voting to keep it open. Yet, Democrats voted to shut it down, prioritizing free healthcare for illegal immigrants over American citizens' needs," stated Congressman Hamadeh.

"This nonpartisan funding bill, passed 13 times under Biden, was rejected by Democrats solely due to their opposition to the new president," stated Congressman Hamadeh. "Their shutdown halts critical services like benefits for Veterans, military pay, and national security programs.

"As Arizona's 8th District representative, I'm here to put Americans first, not illegal immigrants. My office remains open, ready to serve, no matter how long Democrats delay," concluded Congressman Hamadeh.