IL HR0520

Affirms that no one benefits when the federal government shuts down, citing disruptions to federal employee pay, critical services, grants, loans, and operations affecting families, businesses, hospitals, universities, and local governments

Urges Congress to maintain continuous federal operations through timely appropriations or continuing resolutions and to reject government shutdowns as a negotiating tactic

Highlights specific concerns for Illinois, including impacts on aviation safety at O'Hare and Midway airports, delays to infrastructure and housing project approvals, and uncertainty for nutrition, health, and veteran services

Reaffirms the Illinois General Assembly's bipartisan commitment to working with the state's Congressional delegation to keep government functioning

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Senate leaders, House leaders, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation