The David Lin Report Did Economy Just Crash From Government Shut Down? Jobs Ruined? Congressman Explains | Rep. Stutzman
Nov 18, 2025
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a U.S. Representative from Indiana, dives into the fallout of a recent 43-day government shutdown and its economic implications. He explains the challenges faced by federal workers and highlights his Streamlining Rural Housing Act, which aims to align HUD and USDA standards for quicker housing development. Stutzman also discusses the need for reevaluating the federal workforce and touches on the complexities of SNAP funding and crypto legislation. His insights into government efficiency and market solutions make for a compelling conversation.
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Shutdown Caused By Senate Gridlock
- The 43-day shutdown was avoidable and stemmed from Senate filibuster dynamics blocking a simple House-passed CR.
- Marlin Stutzman argues Senate rules let a minority stall funding and created unnecessary economic disruption.
Guarantee Back Pay And Reinstatement
- Ensure federal employees furloughed during a shutdown receive back pay and job reinstatement when funding resumes.
- Stutzman highlights that the passed bill returned jobs and back pay to affected federal workers.
Shutdown's Measured Economic Hit
- CBO estimated the shutdown trimmed 2025 GDP temporarily and left $7–14 billion unrecovered in 2025 terms.
- Stutzman sees shutdown effects as an unnecessary economic snag that policy and rate improvements might offset in 2026.