Moody Backs Bill to Prevent Government Shutdowns

The government shutdown has entered its third week, leaving federal workers unpaid and putting food‑stamp benefits and Affordable Care Act subsidies at risk for millions. Sen. Ashley Moody co-sponsored the Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act, which would create automatic rolling 14‑day continuing resolutions and allow the Office of Management and Budget to retain apportionment authority and permit limited transfers to maintain essential services during funding lapses. Moody has also backed a No Budget, No Pay proposal and pledged to donate her salary for days the government is unfunded. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene urged Senate Republicans to remove the 60‑vote threshold so funding could pass by simple majority, reflecting pressure within the GOP. Polling shows the shutdown has slightly rallied the Republican base with a modest uptick in approval, while leaders in both parties remain deadlocked over a lasting solution.