Sykes Shut Down the Government. Now Food Safety’s on the Line.

October 21, 2025

Because of Emilia Sykes’ shutdown, routine food safety inspections have been scaled back across the country. That means fewer eyes on what ends up on your family’s dinner table.

“Democrat Emilia Sykes’ shutdown has real-world consequences, even at the grocery store. Americans shouldn’t have to question whether their food is safe because Democrats can’t do their jobs.” — NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon