Josh Riley’s shutdown disrespects those who served

October 17, 2025

Thousands of veterans are still waiting on benefit approvals and medical reimbursements because of Josh Riley’s shutdown. Veterans earned these benefits with their blood and sacrifice, but Riley turned his back.

“Democrat Josh Riley voted to shut down the government and left our veterans twisting in bureaucracy. It’s disrespectful and un-American.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole