Hartzler statement on two-week funding bill

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) made the following statement on H. J. Res. 123, the continuing resolution the House passed today to fund the military and federal government through Dec. 22:

“The measure we passed today is only a temporary solution. My hope is that we can use this two-week extension to focus on finishing tax reform for the American people, then reach a long-term deal to increase funding for our men and women in uniform. A continuing resolution that extends through next year would be devastating for our Armed Forces and is unacceptable. This year alone, 77 U.S. service members have been killed in readiness related accidents — we must invest in our forces now so that we’re equipped to effectively respond to and deter our enemies in the future.”