WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Republican Main Street Partnership joined Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership to call on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately end the ongoing government shutdown and bring relief to America’s service members, families, and small businesses. WATCH THE FULL PRESS CONFERENCE HERE Main Street Caucus Chair Rep. Mike Flood (NE-01) emphasized the toll on America’s troops:“ [Our troops] don't need this stress, especially to satisfy the political future of a New York Senate Leader. This could have been avoided. ” Main Street Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15) underscored that the shutdown was entirely preventable: “ The reality is simple: this shutdown was entirely preventable. It’s happening because Democrats refused to work with Republicans on our responsible, commonsense funding measure. ” Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) urged Senator Schumer to act in the best interests of the country: “ 15 days into this shutdown, it is time for Chuck Schumer to do what's right and show a fraction of the courage and selflessness our troops display every day. ” Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03) highlighted the real-world impacts on military families: “ This government shutdown does not have to happen. We have a reality before us where 1,500,000 troops... are on pins and needles on whether they can feed their families. ” Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain commended the Members for standing up for responsible governance and the men and women who serve our nation. “ Main Street Members are fighting to keep our government open, protect our troops, and deliver stability to the families who rely on them. Their leadership represents exactly what it means to govern with integrity and put country over politics. ” The Republican Main Street Partnership and its Members continue to urge Senate Democrats to put politics aside, pass the House’s responsible continuing resolution, and reopen the federal government. The shutdown is inflicting real costs on real people, especially the men and women in uniform who deserve better than political games from Washington.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Main Street Partnership (RMSP) today announced a $500,000 advocacy campaign highlighting Rep. Zach Nunn’s (IA-03) leadership in delivering historic wins for hardworking Americans. The campaign will emphasize Rep. Nunn’s work to help pass the largest tax cut in U.S. history. That package protects middle-class families, increases the child tax credit, and ends taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits. Watch the ad here “Zach Nunn is proving every day why Main Street values matter in Washington,” said Sarah Chamberlain, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership . “He is cutting taxes for working families, fighting to secure our border, and standing up for fairness in sports by keeping biological men out of girls’ competitions. This campaign will make sure his constituents and the American people know the results he is delivering.” The $500,000 campaign will run on various platforms and will highlight the tangible benefits of Rep. Nunn’s record of service. “Rep. Nunn’s record speaks for itself: lower taxes, safer borders, and policies rooted in common sense,” Chamberlain added. “Main Street is proud to stand by him as he continues to champion policies that strengthen America’s future.”

September 30, 2025 -- The following is an excerpt from an opinion piece published in the Washington Reporter: Washington is once again up against the wall. The fiscal year is ending, and Congress faces a simple choice: pass a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open while appropriators finish their work, or stumble into a shutdown that punishes the very people we are supposed to serve. The responsible path is obvious. This time, the blame for a shutdown would rest squarely on Sen. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.). He has chosen delay and brinkmanship over progress. Meanwhile, the House has already acted. House Republicans passed a clean seven-week continuing resolution to provide stability while the appropriations process moves forward. That is what governing looks like. If the lights go out, it will not be because the House failed. It will be because Senator Schumer refused to do his job. Main Street Republicans have worked to restore discipline and order to the budget process. Our Members are focused on the issues families actually care about: securing the border, strengthening national defense, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and cutting the waste that drives inflation. These are not slogans. They are serious priorities advanced through the appropriations bills. The Senate has already shown it can move legislation when it chooses, passing three bills with broad bipartisan support. The problem is not the chamber or the process. The problem is Senator Schumer, who is being held hostage by the far left in his own party and would rather stage political fights than allow progress. A short-term CR is not a gimmick. It is a practical step that gives lawmakers the time needed to finish the job responsibly. Everyone knows what happens when Washington blunders into a shutdown. Military families see paychecks delayed. Veterans wait longer for benefits. Small businesses that depend on federal contracts are left in limbo. And while federal employees eventually receive back pay, the restaurants, dry cleaners, and shops that count on their business never do. Their losses are permanent. None of this makes government more accountable. It only makes life harder for Americans who already feel squeezed by rising costs and economic uncertainty. Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) and the House majority have already provided a path forward. With the clean CR passed, Congress is positioned to complete appropriations the right way. But governing requires two chambers. Instead of continuing bipartisan work, Senator Schumer has chosen to stall for political advantage. He has decided that creating a crisis is more useful than solving one. That is not leadership. It is theater. Read the full opinion piece here.

Washington, D.C. — Republican Main Street Partnership (RMSP) today announced a six-figure advocacy campaign highlighting Rep. Dusty Johnson’s leadership in passing the largest tax cut in U.S. history. The campaign focuses on Johnson’s efforts to expand the child tax credit, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, and end taxes on Social Security benefits. Together, these reforms put more money back into the pockets of hardworking families and seniors. “Dusty Johnson is delivering where it matters most: cutting taxes and helping families keep more of what they earn,” said Sarah Chamberlain, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership . “This is real relief for parents, workers, and seniors across South Dakota and across the country.” Watch the ad here The campaign will run various platforms to ensure families understand how Johnson’s leadership is lowering costs and strengthening middle-class prosperity. “These are the kinds of results Main Street Republicans promised, and Dusty Johnson is keeping that promise,” Chamberlain added.