Byron Donalds promises his office will remain open even as federal government shuts down

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds made clear his office will remain open even as the federal government shuts down . But some services will be impacted.

“My team and I will be hard at work throughout this shutdown. This year, we have responded to tens of thousands of messages, emails, and phone calls, and this core facet of our operation will remain unchanged,” the Naples Republican said.

“We have also helped Southwest Florida residents reclaim hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to them by federal agencies. During this shutdown, we will proceed undeterred and steadfast in our commitment to best serve the people of Southwest Florida.”

The shutdown affects federal agencies, not legislative staff. But Donalds’ Office said certain case work will require interactions with executive branch ope