The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:

“We commend the Congressional leaders who brokered today’s deal to reopen the federal government. When government works, America works. Business leaders need certainty that our government will keep the lights on and agency doors open to plan, invest, and build with confidence.

This is just the first step. We urge Congress to reach a longer-term agreement that keeps the government open beyond January 30. Our nation deserves problem solvers and American businesses need stability to compete globally and launch the next generation of world-changing innovations.”