WASHINGTON – After 43 days of chaos, more than $6 billion in lost travel spending and unnecessary pain for travelers and federal workers, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement:
All government shutdowns are irresponsible—period. They jeopardize essential services, erode public confidence and inflict needless economic pain. If Congress ever goes down this foolish path again, essential federal workers—like air traffic controllers and TSA officers—must be paid without interruption. America cannot afford another self-inflicted crisis that threatens the systems millions rely on every day.
This resolution restores stability to the people and systems that keep travel moving—but it must also drive long-term change. Congress should invest in the modern infrastructure, technology and workforce needed to keep America moving forward.
About U.S. Travel Association
U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing the $1.3 trillion travel industry, an essential contributor to our nation’s economy and success. U.S. Travel produces programs and insights and advocates for policies to increase travel to and within the United States. Visit ustravel.org for information and recovery-related data.
