Ventura County Leaders Urge Congress to Resolve Shutdown and Safeguard Health Care Access

October 25, 2025 - 06:20

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) recently convened a press conference to call for an immediate end to the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing the urgent need to protect affordable health care access for millions of Americans. Accompanied by Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez, Gold Coast Health Plan CEO Dr. Felix Nuñez, and various community advocates, Brownley highlighted the detrimental effects that the shutdown and Republican-led health care cutbacks are having on families in Ventura County and beyond.

During the event, Brownley articulated the critical importance of stable government funding for health care services, stating that disruptions not only threaten the well-being of individuals but also place an undue burden on local health care providers. The leaders present shared personal stories and statistics illustrating how the shutdown has already impacted health services, leaving many vulnerable populations at risk. The coalition's message was clear: immediate action is needed to ensure that all Americans have access to the health care they deserve.