Families waiting for treatments are suffering thanks to Josh Riley’s shutdown

October 22, 2025

Out of touch Democrat Josh Riley’s shutdown has frozen lifesaving medical research, paused cancer trials, and left scientists locked out of labs. Families waiting for treatments are paying for Riley’s political games.

“Democrat Josh Riley’s shutdown is stopping progress and hurting patients. It’s cruel, callous, and completely avoidable.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole