Congressman Dan Meuser, who represents Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district, posted a series of statements on October 21, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown and the role of House Republicans and Senate Democrats in the impasse.
In a post made at 16:15 UTC, Meuser stated, “House Republicans did our job and passed a clean continuing resolution on September 19th to keep the government open. But it’s been sitting in the Senate ever since, where Chuck Schumer and the Democrats refuse to pass it. The government has now been shut down for 21 days — and”.
Later that day, at 18:58 UTC, Meuser addressed constituents about ongoing services during the shutdown, writing, “With the holidays right around the corner, many families are traveling in search of warmer weather. If you or someone you know needs assistance with a passport, my office remains open and ready to help—even during the Schumer Shutdown. Please call my district office at https://t.co/4SVM2B2UWj”.
Meuser also promoted an upcoming media appearance, posting at 22:54 UTC: “Tune in to @NEWSMAX tomorrow morning, Wednesday, at 6:30 am. I’ll be joining Wake Up America Early to discuss the latest on the ongoing government shutdown. https://t.co/Xlzq74pBOf”.
Meuser’s remarks come amid a federal government shutdown that began after Congress failed to pass necessary appropriations legislation by the end of the fiscal year. The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution on September 19, but it has not advanced in the Senate, which is led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The ongoing shutdown has resulted in various disruptions to federal services, although congressional offices can remain operational to assist constituents.
Meuser, a Republican from Pennsylvania’s 9th district, has previously served as Secretary of Revenue for Pennsylvania before his election to Congress.
