WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after the passage of a three-week continuing resolution to end the partial government shutdown and re-open the federal government.

“For the past 34 days, President Trump’s government shutdown has caused undue financial hardship on thousands of federal workers in my district and across the country while inflicting needless chaos and pain in the lives of all Americans.  I am encouraged that the President finally agreed to re-open government today and to allow the process of negotiating funding bills to work,” Sewell said. “To be clear, it is never a good idea to shutdown government over policy disagreements. The American people deserve better from their elected officials.  I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on passing long-term funding bills that reflect our shared values, respect our workers and invest in smart, effective border security measures.”