Lance Statement on Vote to Fund the Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed a measure to extend government funding and reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program:

“With government funding set to run out on Friday, the U.S. House has acted appropriately and passed bipartisan legislation this evening to keep government open, keep our troops and veterans funded and keep our children healthy.  It is now time for the Senate to follow suit and act responsibly to avert a government shutdown.”