Perez’s shutdown halted lifesaving medical research

October 23, 2025

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

“Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s shutdown is stopping progress and hurting patients. It’s cruel, callous, and completely avoidable.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez