Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on Iowans in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) in early October 2025.

On October 4, Nunn stated, "It's day 4 of the Democrat Shutdown, and Team Nunn is working at full speed to help Iowans impacted. Here's how we can help https://t.co/jwEMKddX5l".

The following day, he commented on the causes of the shutdown: "This government shutdown was completely avoidable — and it can end if Senate Democrats choose common sense over partisan grandstanding. Families across Iowa shouldn’t have to pay the price for D.C. dysfunction. https://t.co/AL1uQGncC8".

Later that same day, Nunn shifted focus to agricultural research in Iowa, writing, "From crops to livestock to biofuels, Iowa is the heart of American agriculture. USDA research belongs where farmers are finding real solutions — and that’s in Iowa. Read more here https://t.co/U2ugUPEuyP".

Nunn's remarks come as Congress faces continued gridlock over federal funding legislation. Government shutdowns occur when lawmakers fail to pass appropriations bills or continuing resolutions necessary to fund federal agencies. These impasses can disrupt services and impact federal employees and citizens reliant on government programs.

Iowa plays a significant role in U.S. agriculture, producing major quantities of corn, soybeans, pork, and ethanol. The state's agricultural sector often relies on federal support and research initiatives managed by agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).