Government Shutdown Cost Economy Billions, Congressman Explains Impacts | Rep. Stutzman

Summary

Rep. Marlin Stutzman joins David Lin to discuss the end of the 43-day government shutdown, its economic costs, back pay for federal workers, and SNAP restart. He criticizes Senate Democrats for prolonging the shutdown, favors using any surplus for debt reduction over a $2,000 tariff dividend, and explains his Streamlining Rural Housing Act to align HUD and USDA standards. He also outlines his views on crypto legislation, supporting light-touch oversight with U.S. leadership while warning about pump-and-dump schemes.

• 43-day government shutdown ended; Stutzman calls it unnecessary and damaging.
• Federal workers are expected to receive back pay, and SNAP funding is set to restart.
• CBO estimates $7–14 billion in 2025 GDP may not be recovered.
• Stutzman prefers tariff surpluses go to debt reduction rather than a $2,000 dividend.
• Streamlining Rural Housing Act would align HUD and USDA standards to reduce red tape.
• Stutzman favors free markets and opposes rent freezes and farm subsidies.
• Crypto views: likes cryptocurrency but wants disclosures and guardrails against pump-and-dumps.
• He wants the U.S. to lead crypto policy rather than China or Russia.