{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\" and state = \"MN\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/10/01/finstad-statement-on-democrats-blocking-senate-passage-of-national-fraud-enforcement-division-act-of-2026/", "Finstad Statement on Democrats Blocking Senate Passage of National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026", "2026-10-01", "2026", "2026-10", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a unanimous consent request to pass his National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026:\n\n\u201cOn September 16th, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support from my colleagues,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cWith 352 Representatives from across the country supporting a permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice, it is extremely disappointing to see Senate Democrats put fraudsters above American taxpayers by stonewalling our call for stronger federal fraud enforcement. It\u2019s high time we put partisan politics aside and bring this meaningful reform to President Trump\u2019s desk.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/30/finstad-state-legislators-county-city-leaders-release-joint-statement-regarding-new-richland-flood-prevention-infrastructure-improvements/", "Finstad, State Legislators, County, City Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding New Richland Flood Prevention Infrastructure Improvements", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Minnesota State Senator Gene Dornink, Minnesota State Representatives Peggy Bennett and Tom Sexton, Waseca County Commissioner Doug Christopherson, and New Richland Mayor Janda Ferguson released the following statement regarding recent flooding in New Richland and ongoing prevention efforts:\n\n\u201cOver the past several years, the New Richland community has experienced repeated and significant flooding, with some of the most severe impacts occurring earlier this month. As public officials representing the New Richland community and its surrounding areas, we are committed to supporting immediate recovery efforts while working together at every level of government to secure the resources needed for long-term infrastructure improvements that will better protect the community from future flooding.\u201d", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-cosponsors-election-integrity-legislation", "Emmer Cosponsors Election Integrity Legislation", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) cosponsored Congressman Pete Stauber\u2019s (MN-08) Voter Vouching Transparency Act, which requires states with voter vouching policies, like Minnesota, to report basic information to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission about their use in federal elections. Minnesota is one of several states that have a voter vouching policy, allowing one voter to \u201cvouch\u201d for other individuals instead of providing identification to vote.\n\n\u201cMinnesota\u2019s vouching policy is an open invitation for voter fraud. Allowing one voter to vouch for up to eight others does not make for safe, secure elections. In fact, it does the opposite,\u201d said Congressman Tom Emmer. \u201cAnyone who argues otherwise should admit the truth: they want ineligible individuals to vote in our elections. With this legislation, we will bring oversight and transparency to a policy that provides a clear avenue for fraud.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nIn Minnesota, any individual whose name appears on Minnesota\u2019s voter rolls can \u201cvouch\u201d for the identity and eligibility of up to eight other individuals attempting to vote without ever showing any form of identification.\n\nThe Voter Voucher Transparency Act follows over a year of requests from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for information on Minnesota\u2019s voter lists and compliance with federal election guidelines. The DOJ has made numerous attempts to obtain information on Minnesota\u2019s voter-list maintenance practices and Help America Vote Act (HAVA) compliance. Minnesota has not complied with the DOJ\u2019s requests.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-introduces-legislation-create-transparency-voter-vouching", "Stauber Introduces Legislation to Create Transparency on Voter Vouching", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), along with Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, and Congressman Brad Finstad, introduced the Voter Voucher Transparency Act, legislation that will create a standardized federal reporting requirement so the public can see how often voter vouching is used in federal elections.\n\nSpecifically, this legislation would require states to report the number of individuals who registered to vote using a voucher, the total number of voters who served as vouchers, the number of individuals vouched for by each voucher, and the number of attempted vouching registrations that were not accepted, including the reasons for denial.\n\nOf his legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, \u201cUnder Democrat leadership, Minnesota became ground zero for welfare fraud, so it should come as no surprise that these same Democrat leaders are also enabling election fraud through the state\u2019s controversial voter vouching system. Allowing one person to vouch for up to eight voters creates an environment where illegal immigrants can easily cast ballots. This is wrong, and it is un-American. Unfortunately, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has done everything in his power to prevent transparency on this issue. We can\u2019t fix what we can\u2019t measure, which is why I am proud to introduce legislation requiring a federal reporting requirement on voter vouching to understand the full scope of the issue here in Minnesota and nationwide. Only Americans should decide the outcome of U.S. elections, and I will not stop fighting until election integrity is restored.\u201d\n\nIn the state of Minnesota, an individual seeking to become registered to vote on Election Day can confirm their residency simply by having a registered voter \u201cvouch\u201d for them. Registered voters can vouch for up to eight people, and staff at residential facilities can vouch for an unlimited number of facility residents. Compounding this issue, Governor Walz also signed the \u201cDriver\u2019s Licenses for All\u201d bill into law, allowing individuals to obtain a standard driver\u2019s license or state ID regardless of their immigration status.", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-mesabi-metallics-plan-build-15-billion-steel-mill-iowa", "Stauber Statement on Mesabi Metallics\u2019 Plan to Build a $15 Billion Steel Mill in Iowa", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement in response to today\u2019s announcement that Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. This will be the largest steel plant in U.S. history and is expected to produce 7.5 million or more tons of steel each year while employing as many as 1,700 workers.\n\n\u201cI am proud that Mesabi Metallics recently opened their new mine in Minnesota\u2019s Eighth Congressional District \u2013 the first new mine to be built on the Iron Range in over 50 years. Furthermore, I appreciate the President\u2019s commitment to revitalize America\u2019s steel industry and am excited that the taconite produced on Minnesota\u2019s Mighty Iron Range will play a vital role in that national effort.\n\n\u201cHowever, building this facility in Iowa is a missed opportunity for Northern Minnesota. The hardworking union men and women on the Iron Range stood ready to build, operate, and support a facility of this scale. Yet, their state leaders failed them. While Iowa\u2019s leaders have fostered a pro-growth environment that attracts investment and jobs, the Walz-Flanagan Administration have done the opposite. Their abysmal leadership has driven away opportunity through hostility to industry and indifference to the Iron Range. They shoulder all the blame for this 15-billion-dollar project, along with its 1,700 family-sustaining jobs, going to our neighbor to the south.\n\n\u201cMinnesota cannot afford more of the same. We need state leaders who make Minnesota a place that welcomes investment and the jobs that come with it, not a place that is repeatedly overlooked because it continues to chase investment away.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-condemns-trump-administrations-unconstitutional-action", "Congresswoman McCollum Condemns Trump Administration\u2019s Unconstitutional Action to Take Back $810 Million That Congress Invested in Health Care and Housing", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 On Friday night, OMB Director Vought filed an illegal pocket rescission of Fiscal Year 2026 funds. This action follows the Trump administration\u2019s illegal impoundment of nearly $5 billion in taxpayer dollars from Fiscal Year 2025. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration is again unlawfully taking funding away from Americans that was passed by a bipartisan vote in Congress and signed into law by President Trump. Their illegal budgetary manipulations are targeting our communities that are already struggling with increased costs because of Trump\u2019s policies. Just last year, the Republican Big Beautiful Bill Act took away health care and food assistance for millions of Americans to pay in part for massive, permanent tax giveaways for their millionaire and billionaire donors. Trump\u2019s reckless tariffs and unauthorized war with Iran are raising the cost of health care, housing, gas, groceries and more. The Trump administration is now illegally reversing a bipartisan vote to invest funding into communities across our country for better patients\u2019 health care outcomes, provide housing counseling to Minnesotans, and support resettlement support for refugee families.", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/25/finstad-hosts-roundtable-with-biofuels-leaders-in-janesville/", "Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Biofuels Leaders in Janesville", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "September 25, 2026\n\nNEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion with the Minnesota Biofuels Association, Guardian Energy, and local farmers for a conversation on homegrown energy production and a tour of the Guardian Energy facility. Representatives from Minnesota Corn and Cole\u2019s Electric were also in attendance.\n\nWith four locations across the Midwest, Guardian Energy is one of the largest ethanol production groups in the United States. Their Janesville location is currently undergoing a construction project to build one of the world\u2019s largest grain bins, with a 2.3 million bushel capacity.", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-reform-americas-immigration-system", "Rep. Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reform America\u2019s Immigration System, Hold ICE Accountable", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EAGAN, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig officially cosponsored bipartisan legislation that would make meaningful reforms to our country\u2019s broken immigration system.\n\nThe DIGNITY Act would grant legal status and protections to certain undocumented immigrants, reform the asylum screening process to provide legal options for asylum seekers, invest in border security and modernize ports of entry, create new regional processing centers for asylum seekers, mandate accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and provide a pathway to citizenship for our country\u2019s Dreamers.\n\nThe DIGNITY Act was originally introduced by Reps. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL).\n\n\u201cAmerica is a country of immigrants, yet for too long, our broken immigration system has made it too hard for folks who come to this country looking for a better life to stay here,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cIt\u2019s time to create a humane immigration system that actually works and provide a pathway to legal status for those who work, pay taxes and contribute to our economy. I\u2019m proud to support this critical bill, which makes meaningful reforms to our immigration system without compromising our communities\u2019 safety and security. It\u2019s a win-win\u201d\n\nRep. Craig has always advocated for a legal pathway to citizenship for our nation\u2019s Dreamers and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. She has repeatedly cosponsored the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship to Dreamers, recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries. She is also a cosponsor of the America\u2019s Children Act, which would provide a pathway to legal permanent residency for individuals who were brought to the U.S.as children and have since graduated from an institution of higher education.\n\nRep. Craig has also been a fervent defender of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in the face of President Trump\u2019s repeated attacks on TPS holders.\n\nIn July, she introduced the Temporary Protected Status Review Act, which would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to follow a clear, evidence-based process before terminating TPS and allow Congress to reverse TPS terminations under the Congressional Review Act.\n\nYou can read the full text of the DIGNITY Act here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-attends-monticello-water-treatment-plant-ribbon-cutting", "Emmer Attends Monticello Water Treatment Plant Ribbon Cutting", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MONTICELLO, MN \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Monticello's new Water Treatment Plant. September 23, 2026 marked the start of construction of the new facility to provide safe drinking water to the surrounding community.\n\n\u201cThis much-needed Water Treatment Plant will make a difference for Monticello and the surrounding communities,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the local leaders who have worked so hard to get this project underway. It\u2019s great to know that those who live and work in Monticello will continue to have access to safe, clean water for years to come.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nMonticello, Minnesota is a growing city in Wright County with a population of approximately 14,600 residents, located roughly 41 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Monticello residents connected to city water are served by five municipal wells that feed water into the distribution system. While Monticello's wells meet all Safe Drinking Water Act Standards, testing shows an elevated level of manganese. Because of this, the city is building a new filtration system and water treatment plant.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-senator-tina-smith-secure-funding-local-water", "Congresswoman McCollum, Senator Tina Smith Secure Funding for Local Water Infrastructure", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "On Thursday, the EPA awarded $1,092,000 to the City of Gem Lake. Congresswoman McCollum and Senator Tina Smith secured the funding for the Municipal Water Supply Community Project through the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Following the grant award, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:\n\n\u201cIn the East Metro, we understand just how vital safe drinking water is to the health of our community,\u201d Congresswoman McCollum said. \u201cThis federal investment will help protect the health of Gem Lake residents by providing them with safe drinking water.\u201d\n\n\u201cClean drinking water should be a basic standard in this country,\u201d said Senator Tina Smith. \u201cGem Lake citizens have been rightfully concerned about carcinogens in their water supply, and this new system will give residents some peace of mind. I\u2019m glad Rep. McCollum and I were able to secure this funding.\u201d\n\n\u201cBetty McCollum\u2019s office was instrumental in helping us in all phases of grant application and processing. We are very grateful for the help and on-going professionalism\u201d Gem Lake Mayor\n\nThis funding would be used for the construction phase of a new water supply system to provide safe drinking water to residents. In FY 2024, Congresswoman McCollum secured $959,757 which was used to fund the design of the new water supply system.\n\nSampling performed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) detected 1,4-dioxane, a likely human carcinogen, in several private wells in Gem Lake. While the cause of the contamination has not been narrowed to one source, the residents of Gem Lake are not responsible for it, nor did they contribute to the issue. The MPCA has been providing residents with bottled water, a short-term solution.", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/24/finstad-calls-for-increased-usps-communication-regarding-closure-of-glenville-post-office/", "Finstad Calls for Increased USPS Communication Regarding Closure of Glenville Post Office", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "September 24, 2026\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to District Manager of the United States Postal Service\u2019s Minnesota-North Dakota District Angela Bye, requesting clarity and increased communication following the closure of the Glenville Post Office.\n\nOn June 28, 2026, a vehicle struck the Glenville Post Office, causing damage to the front of the building. The next day, Postal Service operations were halted and customers were informed mail could be picked up at the Albert Lea Post Office, about seven miles away. Since then, city officials and residents of Glenville have received minimal updates on a reopening date or timeline of resumed operations.\n\nThe letter reads:\n\n\u201cDear District Manager Bye,\n\n\u201cI am writing regarding the continued closure of the Glenville Post Office located at 220 W. Main Street in Glenville, Minnesota following a vehicle collision that damaged the building. I am concerned about the length of the closure and the impact it is having on residents, businesses, and other postal customers in the Glenville community. It is important that you communicate clearly with the City of Glenville about the timeline and process of reopening the post office.\n\n\u201cOn June 28, 2026, a vehicle struck the Glenville Post Office building, leaving damage to the front of the building. Since then, the Postal Service has halted operations at this location with no indication to the local community on the status of restoring postal operations. Residents should not be left without convenient access to postal services for an extended and indefinite period, particularly without clear information about what is being done to restore services.\n\n\u201cNumerous constituents of mine have contacted my office stating that they have had no correspondence with the Postal Service on a reopening date or a timeline for resumed operations. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can complicate the repair of a damaged postal facility, the residents of Glenville deserve transparency regarding the status of their post office and a clear understanding of when normal service will return.\n\n\u201cLocal residents rely on their Post Office for essential mailing services. This includes receiving medications, bill payments, stamps, shipping packages, and regular correspondence. Further, this closure can have a profound impact on Glenville\u2019s Main Street businesses that rely on the Post Office to connect with customers and remain competitive.\n\n\u201cI respectfully request information on the following questions:\n\nWhat is the current status of the Glenville Post Office following the vehicle collision?\n\nWhat repairs or other corrective actions are required before the facility can reopen?\n\nHow is the Postal Service communicating with the City of Glenville about the closure and anticipated reopening, and how will you communicate with City officials going forward?\n\nWhat temporary measures has USPS implemented to ensure Glenville residents continue to have reasonable access to postal services?\n\n\u201cI respectfully urge USPS to work with the local postmaster to reopen the Glenville Post Office as soon as possible and keep the local community informed on the steps being taken to do so. Thank you for your attention to this matter.\n\n\u201cSincerely,", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-hosts-firefighter-roundtable-in-carver-county", "Emmer Hosts Firefighter Roundtable in Carver County", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "CHANHASSEN, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable discussion with firefighters and mayors in Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District to learn more about the challenges that fire services face and to share information about federal resources that can help with equipment, staffing, and training.\n\n\u201cOur 6th District is home to some of the best firefighters in the nation, and they deserve our full and total support,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cThey put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe, and we are dedicated to making sure our district\u2019s fire services have the resources they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cI sincerely appreciate Congressman Emmer reaching out and visiting with fire service leaders,\u201d said St. Cloud Fire Chief Matthew Love. \u201cThis was a great opportunity to discuss topics that have a substantial impact on St. Cloud and the greater Minnesota Fire Service.\u201d\n\nAttendees included:\n\nJohn Harnois: Fire Chief, Buffalo\n\nElise Ryan: Mayor, Chanhassen\n\nMatt Lunser: Fire Chief, Clear Lake\n\nMatt Van Lith: Fire Chief, Delano\n\nJeff Cielocha: Fire Chief, East Bethel\n\nBrent Ambuehl: Fire Chief, Sartell\n\nMatthew Love: Fire Chief, St. Cloud\n\nDave Schmidt: Fire Chief, St. Francis & Bethel\n\nTim Fiedler: Fire Chief, St. Michael\n\nDave Shoger: Fire Chief, Victoria\n\nJustin Sorenson: Fire Chief, Waconia\n\nShawn Downs: Fire Chief, Waite Park\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/23/finstad-house-majority-whip-emmer-host-emergency-services-roundtable-in-cannon-falls/", "Finstad, House Majority Whip Emmer Host Emergency Services Roundtable in Cannon Falls", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted a roundtable discussion in Cannon Falls with southern Minnesota law enforcement, ambulance services, fire departments, and emergency service providers to hear about their local infrastructure needs and federal resources available to their communities.\n\n\u201cOur emergency services personnel are the key to keeping our friends, families, and neighbors safe,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cAs Members of Congress, these conversations with our public safety community keep us engaged with the needs of the finest and bravest in Minnesota. I\u2019m grateful to House Majority Whip Emmer for joining me in the First District today to hear from these men and women, and for the folks in attendance who took time to speak with us.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s always a good day when I get to work with my friend, Congressman Brad Finstad. We had the chance to meet with some of Minnesota\u2019s best emergency services personnel while in the First District,\u201d said Rep. Emmer. \u201cThese brave men and women risk their lives every day to keep us safe, facing one uphill battle after another. Today was an important opportunity to hear from them and reaffirm our unwavering support.\u201d\n\nIn attendance were representatives from public safety and emergency departments across southern Minnesota, including Brownsville, Cannon Falls, Faribault, Mower County, Nerstrand, Northfield, Oronoco, Red Wing, Rochester, Sleepy Eye, St. Charles, West Concord, and Zumbrota.", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-omar-speaks-oversight-and-government-reform-hearing-dhss-fatal", "ICYMI: Rep. Omar Speaks in Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on DHS's Fatal Shootings", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke in a hearing hosted by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations titled \u201cOur Values at Stake (Part V): Deaths, Deception, and a Failure of Accountability at DHS.\u201d Donna and Brent Ganger, mother and brother of Ren\u00e9e Good, and Stella Carlson, eyewitness to the murder of Alex Pretti, joined the Committees as witnesses. Rep. Omar questioned them on the aftermath of the fatal shootings by immigration officers in Minnesota, and across the country. She also asked them about the communities' needs as they seek justice for those murdered by DHS agents. You can watch the full video here. Below is a transcript of her opening remarks:\n\n\"For those who know me, I'm not known for being an emotional person, but representing Minnesota, representing the epicenter of where Operation Metro Surge took place, having two of my constituents assassinated in broad daylight - it was the most emotional I've ever been in my entire life.\n\n\"And, you know, even the last two hearings that I've participated in, even today, I had to walk out a few times because it is hard to hear people account for losing their daughter, for losing their son, for losing their father, for losing their neighbor, for losing a young dad -I was around his age when when my first daughter was around his daughter's age.\n\n\"And to know that it all happened in the hands of your own government. And for those of us who, like Rep. Garcia talked about, who are immigrants in this country, who fled countries where people are routinely killed in the hands of their government - and as Representative Crockett said, you know, we come to the United States as the land of free, the land of laws, there is an incredible constitution we all celebrate and take an oath to, not just when we become citizens, but when we do, end up serving that country to give back because we are enormously grateful for it - that you just never think that this country is going to be a country where its own government kills its own citizens and residents.\n\n\"And then that government turns around and continues this sort of insane thing that, you know, happens in other countries, where that government creates this propaganda to say that the victims somehow were responsible for their assassination. That they somehow invited their government to publicly execute them.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-24T10:30:22Z", "2026-09-24T10:31:42Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/9/rep-fischbach-honored-with-growth-energy-s-fueling-growth-award", "Rep. Fischbach Honored with Growth Energy's Fueling Growth Award", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) was recognized with Growth Energy's Fueling Growth Award at its annual Biofuels Summit for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of America\u2019s ethanol producers, corn growers, and rural communities.\n\nAt the summit in Washington, D.C., Representative Fischbach highlighted the House\u2019s work to advance permanent, year-round E15 sales and called on the Senate to pass the legislation.\n\n\"In the House, we have done our job. We passed the Farm Bill, and we passed permanent, year-round E15,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"We proved that year-round E15 is a win for the American consumer with savings of 20 to 40 cents a gallon at the pump, a win for national security by keeping homegrown fuel in our tanks, and a win for our corn growers and ethanol producers.\"\n\nFischbach served as a key champion, using her position on the Rules Committee to navigate the year-round E15 legislation through the House of Representatives. She also urged attendees during her address to press Senate offices during their Capitol Hill visits to deliver regulatory certainty for agricultural producers and consumers.\n\n\"The Farm Bill and our E15 legislation sit across the Capitol in the Senate, stalled while our growers continue to face outdated regulations and are forced to rely on temporary, short-term emergency waivers,\" Fischbach continued. \"I am tired of hitting the pause button on American energy every summer, and I know you are too. The House finished the work, and now the Senate needs to step up, pass these bills, and get them across the finish line.\"", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/18/finstad-hosts-crop-insurance-discussion-with-usda-rma-administrator-swanson-southern-minnesota-ag-producers/", "Finstad Hosts Crop Insurance Discussion with USDA RMA Administrator Swanson, Southern Minnesota Ag Producers", "2026-09-18", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), fourth-generation farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion in Faribault with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Pat Swanson to hear from southern Minnesota agricultural producers and local crop insurance agents about the availability and effectiveness of federal crop insurance programs following improvements made through H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts.\n\n\u201cI know firsthand that crop insurance is the number one risk management tool that farmers depend on, which is why I\u2019m especially proud of the work we\u2019ve done in the Working Families Tax Cuts to strengthen our federal crop insurance programs, making coverage more accessible and affordable,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cI\u2019m grateful that Administrator Swanson could join me today to hear from the men and women who are directly benefiting from these provisions and discuss ways we can continue to improve our federal crop insurance programs for the farmers and rural families who need them. Thank you to all those who joined in today\u2019s important conversation.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/9/rep-fischbach-s-empowering-moms-act-advances-out-of-ways-and-means-committee", "Rep. Fischbach\u2019s Empowering Moms Act Advances Out of Ways and Means Committee", "2026-09-18", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach\u2019s (MN-07) Empowering Moms Act (H.R. 10356) passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee today, marking a step toward expanding comprehensive support and federal resources for parents nationwide.\n\n\"Expecting and new mothers deserve easy access to compassionate care and clear medical information,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"The Empowering Moms Act gives women real resources to help them navigate pregnancy and raise their families. We must do everything in our power to support mothers during their pregnancies and after. This bill does exactly that.\"\n\n\"Every mother deserves a clear path to the resources that can help her and her baby thrive,\" said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). \"Too many pregnant women and new moms do not know where to turn for health care, financial help, or basic parenting support in their own community. The Empowering Moms Act helps make those resources easier to find by turning President Trump's one-stop website, Moms.gov, into a permanent, comprehensive directory that connects mothers to help close to home. This bill reflects Representative Fischbach's long-standing commitment to moms and families. I am grateful for her work to help moms and babies across the country thrive.\"\n\nThe Empowering Moms Act codifies Moms.gov as a central resource for expecting and new parents with information about pregnancy resource centers, adoption agencies, and other relevant public and private resources available to women near their zip code and surrounding areas, including:\n\nHealth and well-being services, such as prenatal diagnostics, breastfeeding support, pregnancy wellness, primary care, and infant loss support.\n\nMaterial support for formula, diapers, household goods, and child care.\n\nMental health services with respect to domestic violence and sexual assault.\n\nComprehensive information on alternatives to abortion and abortion risks.\n\nThis legislation will also require HHS to maintain a national list of federal funding opportunities available to non-profit and health care entities that provide pregnancy support services and will promote the life of unborn children by prohibiting Moms.gov from including information about entities that provide abortions.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-craig-omar-introduce-legislation-reimburse-minnesota-and-other-states", "Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states for costs incurred and damages caused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Make ICE Pay Act would direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish this grant program using $139,575,630,000 in federal funding previously appropriated to ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).\n\nThis funding would be available to states targeted by President Trump\u2019s reckless and lawless immigration enforcement operations \u2013 including Minnesota, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina and Oregon \u2013 and would be distributed to impacted nonprofits and small businesses.\n\nThe Make ICE Pay Act is co-sponsored by Reps. Chuy Garcia (IL-04), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05). The bill is endorsed by Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, the National Partnership for New Americans, Popular Democracy and the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.\n\n\u201cThe psychological and financial impacts of Operation Metro Surge will be generational,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cAs Minnesotans begin the long process of healing from the wounds that President Trump\u2019s ICE inflicted, it\u2019s important that we commit to holding this lawless and misguided administration accountable. There is much more work to be done, but this bill is a critical step toward making our communities whole.\u201d\n\nRep. Craig has taken the Trump Administration to task over its reckless and lawless immigration agenda and has fought to bring home Minnesotans wrongfully detained by ICE.\n\nThis summer, she successfully secured the release of her constituent, Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who was held in ICE detention while suffering from an untreated ovarian cyst. In May, she traveled to El Paso, TX to visit Pedro-Francisco and conduct oversight of two ICE detention facilities\u2014Camp East Montana and the El Paso Service Processing Center.\n\nEarlier this year, she conducted four oversight visits of the ICE processing center at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Following her third visit with Rep. Omar, she sent a letter to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressing concern that no detainees were present during their visit despite reports that individuals were being held at Whipple and slamming Noem for previously denying them their constitutional right to conduct unannounced oversight visits. Rep. Craig also introduced articles of impeachment against former Secretary Noem in January before she was ultimately fired in March.\n\nShe has vocally opposed the opening of any new ICE facilities in Minnesota, including a proposed ICE detention center in Shakopee, which she successfully quashed alongside state and local leaders. And this Congress, she helped introduce the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act to establish standards of care for individuals held in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE custody.\n\nYou can read the full text of the bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-introduces-legislation-to-reclaim-local-control", "Emmer Introduces Legislation to Reclaim Local Control", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced new legislation to reclaim local control by revoking a grandfathering clause that has allowed the Metropolitan (Met) Council to operate as the only Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the nation composed entirely of gubernatorial appointees without any local elected officials. Minnesota\u2019s Met Council consists of Governor Walz\u2019s appointees who routinely prioritize wasteful transit projects and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives over Minnesota\u2019s actual infrastructure needs. The Reclaim Local Control Act will restore local control over Minnesota\u2019s infrastructure dollars. Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) are original cosponsors of Emmer\u2019s bill.\n\n\u201cWalz\u2019s hand-picked board of radical extremists puts \u2018green\u2019 scams and DEI transit projects ahead of the roads and bridges that Minnesotans actually need,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cOur constituents in Carver and Anoka counties are being left behind while the rest of the metro gets funding galore for DEI nonsense. It\u2019s time to reclaim local control and end Big Government overreach.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe Met Council is a policy-making board of 17 members appointed by the governor. The Council oversees the planning of communities, housing, parks, transportation, wastewater, and water in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Their work covers 181 cities and townships and seven counties, including Carver and Anoka counties, which are a part of the Sixth Congressional District.\n\nIn 1991, MPOs were designated to be composed of local elected officials. However, a grandfathering clause that was included allowed the Met Council to continue to be made up of only gubernatorial appointees. The Governor\u2019s sole authority to appoint board members to the Met Council has led to partisan priorities being addressed over Minnesota\u2019s actual infrastructure needs, to the detriment of areas that do not meet its arbitrary DEI standards.\n\nCongressman Emmer and the rest of Minnesota\u2019s Republican Congressional delegation have led the charge to oppose funding for wasteful transit projects by sending letters to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) in 2025 and 2026.\n\nIn April, Congressman Emmer sent a letter to the Met Council to express his opposition to the Council\u2019s proposal to use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in awarding transportation funding in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, including Carver and Anoka counties.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-introduces-legislation-redirect-ice-and-cbp-funding", "Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Following the conclusion of \u201cOperation Metro Surge\u201d in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the \u201cOne, Big Beautiful Bill\u201d Act (HR-1) and invest it into communities across the country that have been impacted by the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s heinous operations.\n\n\"For over a year, ICE has been tearing through our nation, leading racist terror campaigns that have caused devastating damage to our cities, to our businesses, and to the lives of our constituents,\" said Rep. Omar. \"In Minneapolis, Operation Metro Surge cost our community nearly $700 million. We have a moral responsibility to end this abuse of power. Our bill will force ICE to pay the price for the damage they\u2019ve left in their wake and ensure that these devastating operations can never be repeated.\"\n\n\u201cThe psychological and financial impacts of Operation Metro Surge will be generational,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cAs Minnesotans begin the long process of healing from the wounds that President Trump\u2019s ICE inflicted, it\u2019s important that we commit to holding this lawless and misguided administration accountable. There is much more work to be done, but this bill is a critical step toward making our communities whole.\u201d\n\nThe Make ICE Pay Act would redirect nearly $140 billion towards local recovery efforts in states affected by ICE and CBP surges and named operations; including California, Minnesota (Operation Metro Surge), Illinois (Operation Midway Blitz), Louisiana (Operations Swamp Sweet and Catahoula Crunch), Maine (Operation Catch of the Day), North Carolina (Operation Charlotte\u2019s Web), and Oregon (Operation Black Rose).\n\nThe funding can be used by states, localities, non-profits and small businesses to provide economic relief, reimburse operational costs, support educational institutions, or deliver psychosocial support to the impacted. It may also be used for investigations, commissions of inquiry, truth telling, record-keeping, and memorialization to make sure that this devastation is accurately recorded, remembered, and can never be repeated.\n\nThe legislation is cosponsored by Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR), Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN).\n\nThe full text of the bill is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/9/rep-fischbach-hosting-service-academy-nomination-information-session", "Rep. Fischbach Hosting Service Academy Nomination Information Session", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach's (MN-07) office will be co-hosting an information session with Congressman Tom Emmer's (MN-06) office on September 22nd, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the St. Cloud Library (1300 W St Germain St) to discuss service academy nominations.\n\nAny interested students and parents are invited to attend this session to learn more about the application and nomination process. They can also find more information by visiting the Congresswoman's website or clicking here.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-introduces-make-ice-pay-act", "Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Make ICE Pay Act", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Following the conclusion of \u201cOperation Metro Surge\u201d in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the \u201cOne, Big Beautiful Bill\u201d Act (HR-1) and invest it into communities across the country that have been impacted by the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s heinous operations.\n\n\"For over a year, ICE has been tearing through our nation, leading racist terror campaigns that have caused devastating damage to our cities, to our businesses, and to the lives of our constituents,\" said Rep. Omar. \"In Minneapolis, Operation Metro Surge cost our community nearly $700 million. We have a moral responsibility to end this abuse of power. Our bill will force ICE to pay the price for the damage they\u2019ve left in their wake and ensure that these devastating operations can never be repeated.\"\n\n\u201cThe psychological and financial impacts of Operation Metro Surge will be generational,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cAs Minnesotans begin the long process of healing from the wounds that President Trump\u2019s ICE inflicted, it\u2019s important that we commit to holding this lawless and misguided administration accountable. There is much more work to be done, but this bill is a critical step toward making our communities whole.\u201d\n\nThe Make ICE Pay Act would redirect nearly $140 billion towards local recovery efforts in states affected by ICE and CBP surges and named operations; including California, Minnesota (Operation Metro Surge), Illinois (Operation Midway Blitz), Louisiana (Operations Swamp Sweet and Catahoula Crunch), Maine (Operation Catch of the Day), North Carolina (Operation Charlotte\u2019s Web), and Oregon (Operation Black Rose).\n\nThe funding can be used by states, localities, non-profits and small businesses to provide economic relief, reimburse operational costs, support educational institutions, or deliver psychosocial support to the impacted. It may also be used for investigations, commissions of inquiry, truth telling, record-keeping, and memorialization to make sure that this devastation is accurately recorded, remembered, and can never be repeated.\n\nThe legislation is cosponsored by Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR), Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN).\n\nThe full text of the bill is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/16/finstad-applauds-house-passage-of-the-national-fraud-enforcement-division-act-of-2026/", "Finstad Applauds House Passage of the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) applauded the passage of their legislation, H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would make permanent the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and appoint an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement to lead the division to investigate, prosecute, and prevent fraud within federally funded programs.\n\n\u201cIn Minnesota, we\u2019ve seen the systematic failure of Governor Walz and his administration refusing to investigate fraudsters and safeguard Americans\u2019 hard-earned taxpayer dollars,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cMeanwhile, the Trump Administration and the Department of Justice have taken decisive action, including establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division to investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.\u201d\n\nFinstad continued, \u201cI\u2019m proud to see my National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 pass in the House today, codifying the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the DOJ and establishing a permanent framework to strengthen our federal fraud prosecution efforts.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/16/reps-finstad-morrison-applaud-committee-passage-of-the-sbic-reporting-modernization-act-of-2026/", "Reps. Finstad, Morrison Applaud Committee Passage of the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03), members of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the unanimous committee passage of the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation will require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish quarterly, rather than annually, reports regarding the performance of the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program and enhance reporting metrics to improve Congressional oversight. The SBIC program is one of the highest performing programs within the SBA, working to connect American small businesses to private equity capital and long-term debt financing.\n\nSpecifically, the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026:\n\nEnhances Congressional oversight into the SBIC program to ensure that American taxpayers\u2019 dollars are being put to good use.\n\nRequires quarterly reporting to give Congress current data on the volume of funding entering and leaving the programs, the level of outstanding leverage, and the outcomes the programs generate in financing and employment.\n\nExpands the scope of data in the report for Congress, including the number of applicants receiving Green Light letters and how many of those applicants raise enough private capital to secure the leverage commitment they were approved for.\n\n\u201cSBICs play a vital role in connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners to the capital they need to start and grow their businesses,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cIn requiring the SBA to publish quarterly reports on the performance of the SBIC program, Congress and the American people will have clear information and reporting measures to improve transparency and accountability, while ensuring our small businesses succeed. I\u2019m proud to work alongside Congresswoman Morrison and my House Committee on Small Business colleagues to pass the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026 out of committee and continue delivering for Main Street.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-votes-against-expanded-presidential-tariff-powers", "Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 Today, the House of Representatives voted on The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation that would hand expanded tariff powers to President Trump. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis bill is a wolf in sheep\u2019s clothing. While purporting to be a bill to sanction Russia, this bill is so broad that it passes tariff authority into law that could hit the majority of our trading partners. I refuse to give expanded tariff authority to a president that routinely wages reckless trade wars with our closest allies.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. must implement enforceable sanctions against Russia to bring an end to their illegal and devasting war against Ukraine. This bill fails to mandate those penalties for Russia\u2019s aggression. Instead, this legislation only directs the president to put sanctions on Russia if he chooses. I want sanctions on Russia, period, and President Trump already has the power to do so without this bill.\n\n\u201cFor a president who says he supports Ukraine, he has inexplicably delayed release the $400 million dollars that Congress appropriated last spring to support Ukraine. President Trump must immediately release these funds that are so desperately needed to defend Ukraine from Russia\u2019s aggression.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-water-resources-development-act-includes-language-rep-omar", "House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Rep. Omar to Protect the Stability of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed language from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) to protect the future of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water resources development projects and conduct studies to provide improvements to the nation's ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure.\n\nThe language resolves a decades-long concern for local and state governments regarding a vital piece of abandoned infrastructure underneath the Mississippi River, just upstream of St. Anthony Falls. The cutoff wall was constructed by the Corps on an emergency basis in the 1870s in order to stabilize the bed of the Mississippi River after a failed attempt to create additional tunnels for hydro mills led to a rapid collapse of St. Anthony Falls. A recent study by the St. Anthony Falls Lab assessed the integrity of the cutoff wall, while highlighting that ongoing questions about ownership cast doubt on who would be responsible for maintenance and evaluation of this important piece of infrastructure. Rep. Omar\u2019s language in this bill will clarify that the Corps owns the cutoff wall and is responsible for its maintenance.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to see my language about the cutoff wall included in the House passage of the Water Resources Development Act,\u201d said Rep. Omar. \u201cThis passage addresses longstanding concerns shared by the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the State of Minnesota about a piece of infrastructure that is vital to the stability of the river at the heart of the Twin Cities. It builds on our work to protect this historic segment of the Mississippi waterfront, and ensures this sacred site will be safe and stable for our future generations. I\u2019m grateful for our community, local, state, and federal partners that made this victory possible.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-votes-present-motion-table-trump-impeachment", "Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Motion to Table Trump Impeachment", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement after voting present on the motion to table an impeachment resolution introduced by Congressman Al Green (D-TX).\n\n\u201cImpeaching a president elected by the American people is the most consequential action that Congress can take to defend the Constitution and protect the American people from a president who has betrayed his oath and engaged in illegal conduct. Today, I voted present because this resolution to impeach President Trump does not meet the high standard required by this responsibility. During the 116th Congress, the House followed a deliberate and methodical process to make the case to the American people of Trump\u2019s high crimes and misdemeanors. I voted to impeach Trump twice, presiding over the impeachment for inciting an insurrection on January 6th, 2021. I believed he was unfit to serve in office then, as I still do now.\n\n\u201cThe House of Representatives has a duty under the Constitution to hold a president accountable for illegal conduct. This obligation begins with a transparent process of Congressional hearings, investigations, and subpoenas. However, the Republican majority controlling this Congress will not allow that work to move forward. A premature and poorly reasoned resolution like this hurts our ability to hold President Trump accountable. I will continue to hold Mr. Trump accountable in a manner that is fully transparent and clearly documents his malfeasance as the President of the United States.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-mccollum-and-van-epps-introduce-bipartisan-critical-materials", "Representatives McCollum and Van Epps Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Matt Van Epps (R-TN), introduced the Critical Materials Future Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would establish a pilot program at the Department of Energy to financially support domestic critical material processing projects.\n\n\u201cSecuring a domestic critical mineral supply chain is essential for manufacturing clean energy technologies,\u201d said Rep. McCollum. \u201cFor far too long, critical minerals extracted from our public lands have been shipped overseas for processing to be sold on the global market or bought back by American companies. That is not good stewardship of our natural resources, nor is it a good national security strategy. The Critical Materials Future Act will ensure that when we extract these resources, we also have the capacity to process them here at home.\u201d\n\n\"Continuing to rely on foreign sources for our critical mineral supply is gambling with both our economic and national security. Today, China leads global processing of key critical minerals, refining more than 90% of graphite and nearly all gallium, which are essential to semiconductors and batteries. China also refines more than 90% of rare earth elements used in magnets for advanced defense technologies,\u201d said Rep. Van Epps. \u201cIt is far past time for the United States to end this dangerous dependence. We can do this by paving the way for more critical mineral processing right here at home. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the Critical Materials Future Act alongside Congresswoman McCollum. This bipartisan legislation establishes a pilot program to support companies committed to building critical mineral processing operations here in the United States. By strengthening our domestic supply chains, this legislation will reduce our dependence on foreign adversaries and move us one step closer to rebuilding the American defense industrial base.\"\n\nThe U.S. critical minerals list contains 50 minerals \u2013 including graphite, nickel, and cobalt \u2013 that are essential to our economy, infrastructure, and military capability. Critical minerals are used in smartphones, electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and more.\n\nIn December 2024, China announced that it would immediately block the export of three critical minerals \u2014 gallium, germanium, and antimony \u2014 to the U.S. China currently controls 90% of the global processing capacity for rare earth elements and over 80% of the processing for other critical minerals like cobalt, gallium, and graphite. Experts have become increasingly concerned with U.S. dependence on China for critical materials, arguing it poses a significant risk to national security.\n\nThe Critical Materials Future Act supports critical material processing projects in the United States by granting the Secretary of Energy the authority and funding to deploy innovative financial mechanisms, such as contracts for differences and advanced market commitments, within this sector.\n\nThe bill also requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of these financial tools on market dynamics and processing projects within the critical materials sector, and to provide recommendations for expanding their use to strengthen America's processing capabilities.\n\nThe Senate companion, S. 596, was introduced by Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) with Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Todd Young (R-IN), and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congresswoman McCollum introduced H.R. 5021, the Securing American Critical Minerals Act, a bill to prohibit the sale or transfer of critical minerals to our adversaries.\n\nThe full text of the Critical Materials Future Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/14/finstad-calls-on-department-of-justice-to-investigate-hennepin-county-attorneys-office-following-recent-minneapolis-shooting/", "Finstad Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office Following Recent Minneapolis Shooting", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice calling for a review of the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty following the lack of legal action taken prior to the September 2, 2026 shooting in downtown Minneapolis that left two people dead and several others injured, including two law enforcement officers.\n\nThe suspected shooter, Carlton Johnson II, had a well-established history of violence, including threatening a resident at his apartment building, brandishing a firearm, and sexually assaulting and threatening a woman. In total, Johnson had accumulated 34 criminal cases in Minnesota, spanning more than a decade. The lack of legal action taken by the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office leading up to the tragic event on September 2nd raises serious concerns about what investigative and prosecutorial procedures were followed.\n\nThe letter reads:\n\n\u201cDear U.S. Attorney General Blanche,\n\n\u201cWe are writing to strongly request that the Department of Justice review the circumstances surrounding the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office, particularly Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, and the lack of legal action taken involving Carlton Johnson II, the suspect of the September 2, 2026, Minneapolis shooting that left two people dead and several others injured, including law enforcement officers.\n\n\u201cLeading up to this tragic event, Hennepin County prosecutors declined to bring charges against Carlton Johnson II after he threatened a resident at the Shoreline Plaza building and brandished a firearm back in June of this year. The office claimed there was \u201cinsufficient evidence to prove a charge beyond a reasonable doubt.\u201d In 2023, Johnson sexually assaulted and threatened a woman and in response she filed a restraining order against him. In total, Johnson had accumulated 34 separate criminal cases in the Twin Cities. The blatant lack of legal action taken by the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office that subsequently led to the Minneapolis shooting, raises serious questions about whether appropriate investigative and prosecutorial procedures were followed.\n\n\u201cThis is not the first case where the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office, led by Mary Moriarty, poorly exercised their prosecutorial discretion. In 2024, we sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz regarding our concerns about her prosecution of Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan. Ms. Moriarty weaponized her position against law enforcement and ignored an independent use-of-force expert chosen by her own office, who stated that Trooper Londregan acted as a \u201creasonable officer\u201d would have. After many months, Ms. Moriarty came to the same conclusion as the experts did and dropped all charges against Trooper Londregan. These cases show a pattern of poor prosecutorial discretion by Ms. Moriarty and undermine confidence in the fair and impartial administration of justice.\n\n\u201cWe respectfully request that the Department of Justice review the actions of the Hennepin County Attorney\u2019s Office regarding Carlton Johnson II and his violent past leading up to the Minneapolis shooting. When credible warnings are shown and brought to authorities, it is their responsibility to act, Ms. Moriarty\u2019s dismissal of charges has led to injured law enforcement officers and the loss of Minnesotans.\n\n\u201cThank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your response and do not hesitate to contact our offices if we can be of further assistance.\n\n\u201cSincerely,\n\nBrad Finstad, Member of Congress\n\nPete Stauber, Member of Congress", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/omar-scott-casar-introduce-legislation-protect-workers-hard-earned-wages", "Omar, Scott, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers\u2019 Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014 Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. \u201cBobby\u201d Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Vice Ranking Member Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), introduced the Protecting Workers\u2019 Wages from Medical Debt Act. This bill would prohibit workers\u2019 wages from being garnished to pay for medical debt.\n\nRight now, approximately 100 million Americans are trapped with $220 billion in medical debt. Looming unpaid medical bills can devastate working families, whether they have health insurance or not. Unfortunately, the medical debt crisis has become more dire as millions of Americans are being stripped of their health care due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans\u2019 disastrous \u201cBig, Ugly Bill.\u201d\n\nOver the last several years, new reports of hospitals and debt collectors suing patients for outstanding bills and forcibly cutting their wages to repay the debt have highlighted the predatory nature of wage garnishments.\n\nCurrently, federal law allows up to 25 percent of a worker\u2019s take-home pay to be garnished each workweek. Over 30 states have taken action to better protect consumers and have added additional protections to prevent workers\u2019 wages from being unnecessarily garnished. However, when workers are struggling, these constraints are not enough.\n\nThe Protecting Workers\u2019 Wages from Medical Debt Act protects workers, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet, by prohibiting wages from being garnished for the payment of medical debt. Specifically, the bill:\n\nBans any amount of a worker\u2019s wage from being subject to garnishment for medical debt, and\n\nProhibits any state or court from issuing or enforcing a wage garnishment order for medical debt.\n\n\u201cIn the richest country in the world, medical debt should not be a threat to working people\u2019s livelihood. The American people should not have to slash spending on necessities to pay for life-saving care and no one should be denied future health care because of unpaid medical bills. Unfortunately, that is the reality many Americans are facing right now,\u201d said Ranking Member Scott. \u201cI am proud to work with Reps. Omar and Casar on this commonsense legislation, which will ensure families are not thrown into further hardship simply because they got sick and needed care.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn 45 states, some workers have a portion of their take-home pay forcibly cut to pay off medical debt,\u201d said Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar. \u201cI'm partnering with Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) to ban this practice and ensure no worker is thrown into further financial hardship over often-predatory debt.\u201d\n\n\u201cNobody should lose their wages because they got sick,\u201d said Vice Ranking Member Greg Casar (D-TX). \u201cTrump and Republicans ripped health care away from millions of Americans to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Now families who get sick are being hit with bills they can't pay, and in most states a hospital or debt collector can take a cut of their paycheck before they ever see it. This needs to end, and our bill would stop it.\u201d\n\nThe Protecting Workers\u2019 Wages from Medical Debt Act is endorsed by: American Federation of Teachers (AFT); Center for Health and Democracy; Families USA; Public Citizen; and Service Employees International Union (SEIU).\n\nTo read a fact sheet on the Protecting Workers\u2019 Wages from Medical Debt Act, click here.\n\nTo read the bill text on the Protecting Workers\u2019 Wages from Medical Debt Act, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-reflects-25th-anniversary-september-11-2001", "Congresswoman McCollum Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota congressional delegation, released the following statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The Congresswoman, who was in Washington that day, is the only member of Minnesota\u2019s 2001 delegation still serving today.\n\n\u201cSeptember 11, 2001: A beautiful blue morning sky being shattered by the horror of two airplanes steered into the World Trade Center towers. Evacuating with my staff from my Longworth House office building. Black smoke rising from the Pentagon across the Potomac River. Seeing a fourth plane crashed into a Pennsylvania field. Along with you, these tragic images are seared in my memory, despite the passage of 25 years.\n\nThese scenes have become part of the American psyche, even for those who were not yet born to witness them firsthand. They still fill us with fear, anger, grief, and sadness. In a moment, nearly 3,000 Americans\u2019 lives were ripped away from us. Loved ones who were left behind have endured 25 years without grandfathers, mothers, husbands, sisters, and sons. The pain of their loss does not go away.\n\nToday as a nation, we once again come together to mourn with the families. We remember the steadfast flight attendants, resolute pilots, and selfless passengers, including our fellow Minnesotan, Tom Burnett Jr., who helped lead the effort to retake the cockpit of United Flight 93 from hijackers, and prevented it from hitting its intended target in Washington, D.C.\n\nAnd of course, we will never forget the courageous First Responders rushed toward toppling buildings, who risked their lives in hope of saving others. We remember the thousands who have faced illness and death from exposure to toxic dust and smoke during the months of recovery. We still feel the loss, the very sad sense of tragedy and hurt that touched us all. For all of us, September 11, 2001 remains a day that changed us and changed our country.\n\nBut let us not forget the spirit of unity that was forged in those ashes. We put aside differences and came together as Americans -- far more powerful, resilient, and righteous than the perpetrators of the attack. Our nation emerged stronger.\n\nThe anniversary of September 11, 2001 is now a National Day of Service and Remembrance. We come together to give back to our communities across America. This year, volunteers in Saint Paul and cities across the country to help pack 18,000,000 meals that will feed Americans who depend on food assistance.\n\nThe 25th anniversary falls during the 250th year of our American journey. From the beginning, America has been tested by events and adversaries, both foreign and domestic. The future of our country is up to each of us. Our nation endures because of the power of individuals uniting to create a more perfect union.\n\nDuring the long, difficult years since that beautiful, terrible morning, the most important lesson I can draw upon is the profound blessing I feel to be an American and to share this country, our values, and our freedoms with my fellow citizens. There are no guarantees that our future will be free from challenges. But if we continue to build from the unity we shared after 9/11, our nation will not only endure, we will be stronger.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/9/fischbach-minnesota-republican-delegation-confront-walz-on-recent-minnesota-fraud-report", "Fischbach, Minnesota Republican Delegation Confront Walz on recent Minnesota Fraud Report", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) in sending a letter to Governor Walz on the recent findings of more fraud in Minnesota, this time involving a Liberian government official who is connected to at least two dozen Minnesota group homes that have collected $36 million of taxpayer funds over the last ten years.\n\n\u201cMinnesotans work hard for their money, and they have every right to expect that their tax dollars are supporting vulnerable families, not being lost to fraud due to a lack of state oversight,\u201d said Rep. Fischbach. \u201cThe Walz Administration has shown a complete lack of accountability. Minnesotans deserve answers and corrective action to protect their tax dollars.\u201d\n\nTo address the oversight failures highlighted by cases like this, Congresswoman Fischbach recently introduced the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act. The legislation stops whistleblower retaliation that often prevents fraud reporting by extending federal protections to state and local government employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Her bill follows a House Oversight Committee hearing where Minnesota State Representatives confirmed there are currently no criminal penalties for government officials who retaliate against individuals who speak out about fraud. The legislation would make it a federal crime for any state official who knowingly tries to ruin a whistleblower's life to protect a political narrative, with penalties of up to five years in federal prison.\n\nBackground\n\nRecently, a Minnesota news outlet released the findings of its investigation into several group homes with reports of neglect and even investigations into the deaths of several residents. At the center of this investigation is Sekou Dukuly, a man who relocated to Africa from Minnesota in 2024 to become the director of Liberia\u2019s government-owned port system while remaining the director of three Minnesota group homes.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-minnesota-republican-delegation-confront-walz-on-recent-minnesota-fraud-report", "Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Confront Walz on recent Minnesota Fraud Report", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) in sending a letter to Governor Walz on the recent findings of more fraud in Minnesota, this time on a Liberian government official who is connected to at least two dozen Minnesota group homes that have collected $36 million of taxpayer funds over the last ten years.\n\n\u201cOur state\u2019s tax dollars are being siphoned off by the millions, and yet Governor Walz sits on his hands and refuses to do anything about it,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cThis likely fraud scheme doesn\u2019t just hurt Minnesota taxpayers, it hurts the vulnerable individuals in the group homes this Liberian national claimed to run. Tim Walz is without question the worst governor in America.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nRecently, a Minnesota news outlet released the findings of their investigation into several group homes with reports of neglect and even investigations into the deaths of several residents. At the center of this investigation is Sekou Dukuly, a man who relocated to Africa from Minnesota in 2024 to become the director of Liberia\u2019s government-owned port system while remaining the director of three Minnesota group homes.\n\nYou can read the letter sent to Walz in its entirety here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/08/finstad-leads-minnesota-congressional-republicans-in-demanding-accountability-from-governor-walz-after-alleged-fraud-involving-liberian-official-receiving-public-funds/", "Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Demanding Accountability from Governor Walz After Alleged Fraud Involving Liberian Official Receiving Public Funds", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz highlighting concerns regarding allegations that companies linked to a highly ranked Liberian government official, Sekou Dukuly, received approximately $36 million in public funds to operate group homes in Minnesota. According to recent reports, Golden Touch Health Care and other group homes were investigated numerous times over the past decade for suspected maltreatment of their residents.\n\nThe letter reads:\n\n\u201cDear Governor Walz,\n\n\u201cWe write today to express our profound concern regarding the recent report of a Liberian government official receiving federally funded, state administered taxpayer dollars. This is yet another failure of your administration in safeguarding public funds.\n\n\u201cThe latest allegations involving Golden Touch Health Care represent yet another troubling example. According to recent reporting, companies linked to Sekou Dukuly, who is a high ranking official in Liberia, received approximately $36 million in taxpayer funds over the past decade to operate group homes for vulnerable Minnesotans. During that period, state authorities investigated suspected maltreatment at affiliated facilities on at least 22 occasions, including cases involving resident deaths and substantiated neglect in multiple cases.\n\n\u201cWhile the Minnesota Department of Health has suspended payments to affiliated providers, citing credible allegations of Medicaid fraud, and has moved to close three facilities, this appears to be another example of your administration acting only after journalists, whistleblowers, or federal investigators expose serious misconduct.\n\n\u201cThese allegations are deeply concerning, but they are not occurring in isolation. Minnesota taxpayers have repeatedly learned of alleged fraud and misuse involving Medicaid services, child care assistance, housing programs, and other publicly funded programs. This is a systematic failure of your administration\u2019s oversight mechanisms that continues to permeate across the state.\n\n\u201cMinnesotans deserve to know why warning signs continue to be missed and why providers facing serious allegations remain eligible to receive taxpayer dollars. They also deserve confidence that state agencies are taking proactive steps to prevent fraud instead of simply responding after public funds have already been lost and vulnerable residents have been placed at risk.\n\n\u201cAs a result of your failures, our state is under a microscope and providers who have done everything by the book are being punished by these bad actors draining our state\u2019s resources. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to withhold Medicaid dollars from the state because additional fraud continues to be uncovered with no accountability coming from your administration.\n\n\u201cMinnesotans are tired of learning about another alleged fraud scheme only after billions of taxpayer dollars have been placed at risk. They deserve transparency, accountability, and lasting reform.\n\n\u201cSincerely,\n\nBrad Finstad, Member of Congress\n\nTom Emmer, Member of Congress\n\nPete Stauber, Member of Congress", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-craig-nunn-introduce-bill-withhold-retirement-benefits-members-congress", "Reps. Craig, Nunn Introduce Bill to Withhold Retirement Benefits from Members of Congress Who Violate their Oath of Office", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03) Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced legislation to prevent Members of Congress who engage in misconduct from receiving taxpayer-funded retirement benefits. Their Congressional Pension Accountability Act would close loopholes that currently allow Members of Congress who have committed serious ethics violations to continue receiving a pension.\n\nUnder current law, pension forfeiture is largely limited to Members who were convicted of crimes but does not apply to those who resign after the House Ethics Committee determines they committed an ethics violation. This bill would change that and ensure that the law applies consistently across all federal retirement systems available to Members of Congress, including the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s past time we start holding Members of Congress accountable for violating their oath of office,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cMinnesota taxpayers shouldn\u2019t be paying disgraced Members of Congress even after they leave office. It\u2019s just common sense. I\u2019m proud to be partnering with Rep. Nunn on a bill that will help clean up Washington and restore trust in our government.\u201d\n\nSince Rep. Craig came to Congress, she has been working to fix a broken Washington and hold Members of Congress accountable. She has repeatedly led legislation to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks and was one of seven Members who launched the End Corruption Now agenda in Congress \u2013 a package of six bills that would put power back in the hands of the American people.\n\nLast year, she reintroduced her NO STOCK Resolution, which would require every sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately sell their individual stocks and refrain from future stock ownership while in Congress. And earlier this Congress, she reintroduced her Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination (HUMBLE) Act \u2013 a broader package of reforms that would prevent Members of Congress from using their position to enrich themselves.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/04/finstad-kennedy-introduce-the-reducing-arbitrary-barriers-to-apprenticeship-act-of-2026/", "Finstad, Kennedy Introduce the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) introduced the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation which increases access to GI Bill benefits for veterans pursuing apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs. Currently, veterans who are pursuing these programs have their monthly housing allowance reduced by 20% every six months. This legislation would ensure beneficiaries receive a full monthly housing allowance and there are no reductions based on semiannual reviews or monthly work hours. Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI).\n\n\u201cVeterans sacrifice so much in defense of our freedoms and deserve access to the benefits they\u2019ve earned, regardless of their educational track or career goals,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cFour-year degrees aren\u2019t the only option, and oftentimes those pursuing other programs experience reduced allowances. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to join Congressman Kennedy in introducing the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, ensuring veterans pursuing apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs have the GI Bill benefits they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur veterans deserve every opportunity to build a successful career following their service to our nation,\u201d said Rep. Kennedy. \u201cChoosing an apprenticeship or career in the skilled trades should never mean sacrificing hard-earned educational benefits simply because it does not follow the traditional four-year college track. This bipartisan bill removes barriers and ensures that our veterans can access the benefits they\u2019ve earned while building careers in the trades that strengthen Western New York and our entire country.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-votes-temporary-funding-measure-keep-federal", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Tuesday upon passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11:\n\n\u201cI voted for this bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating through December 11th because Americans deserve certainty that the government services they rely on will be there for them. President Trump\u2019s disastrous tariffs on allies like Canada and his unlawful war in Iran are continuing to drive up costs for the American people. Americans cannot afford a government shutdown on top of President Trump\u2019s failure to address the rising cost of living. Senate Republican leadership has also let Americans down by failing to release and advance any of their Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations bills. The House has done its job and advanced all twelve Appropriations bills through committee. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to complete their Appropriations work and then come to the negotiating table so that we can deliver a bipartisan funding package that truly invests in the needs of the American people.\u201d\n\nView the text of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027.", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-introduces-bill-lower-cost-insulin", "Rep. Craig Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Insulin", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced legislation alongside Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) to lower the cost of insulin for insured Americans and expand access to resources for uninsured Americans living with diabetes.\n\nTheir Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving InsulinNow (INSULIN) Act would build on the progress made through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by extending the $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors to all insured individuals. The bill also establishes an insulin resource center and hotline to connect uninsured diabetes patients with diabetes resources and programs.\n\n\u201cThrough the Inflation Reduction Act, we made great strides toward lowering the cost of prescription drugs by capping the cost of insulin for our nation\u2019s seniors,\u201d Rep. Craig said. \u201cNow, it\u2019s time to extend that benefit to all Americans. I\u2019m proud to be joining my colleagues in introducing this critical bill that will ensure no Minnesotan has to choose between putting food on the table and picking up lifesaving medication.\u201d\n\nSince entering Congress, Rep. Craig has been a leader in the fight to lower prescription drug prices with a specific focus on insulin. In 2022, the provision of Rep. Craig\u2019s bill that capped insulin copays at $35/month for Medicare recipients was signed into law as part of the IRA. Earlier this Congress, she introduced theAffordable Insulin Now Act to help Americans with private insurance afford insulin.\n\nLast Congress, Rep. Craig also introduced the Emergency Access to Insulin Act to help Americans without health insurance afford insulin. This bill would expand emergency insulin access, lower costs for those without health insurance and take additional steps to hold drug companies accountable for price gouging Americans.\n\nDuring IRA negotiations, Rep. Craig stood with House progressives, refusing to support the bill until it included provisions to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. She is also cosponsor of the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act, which would expand Medicare drug price negotiation to lower the price of additional prescription drugs.\n\nYou can read the full text of the bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/workforce-protections-ranking-member-omar-remarks-hearing-president-trumps", "Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Remarks at Hearing on President Trump\u2019s Deregulatory Agenda at the Department of Labor", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today\u2019s Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, \u201cLess Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today.\n\n\u201cMy Republican colleagues love to talk about getting rid of red tape, but let\u2019s look at what they actually want to get rid of: it is the light at a construction site; it is the respirator a worker wears to protect themselves from asbestos exposure; it is an inspector looking at a mine and simply asking a coal operator whether the roof is going to hold.\n\n\u201cEvery one of these commonsense rules is on the books because a worker was hurt or killed on the job. And this country decided it would not let it happen again.\n\n\u201cBut now the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans are trying to repeal them.\n\n\u201cThey have also fired staff across the Department of Labor and weakened important safety agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.\n\n\u201cThe attacks on workplace protections have made it harder to hold bad employ[ers] accountable, and harder for workers to trust that someone has their back.\n\n\u201cNow, 2025 was a very good year for President Trump personally.\n\n\u201cAccording to his own federal disclosure forms, Trump received 2.2 billion dollars in income after returning to the White House.\n\n\u201cLet me put that in perspective: the median American worker would have to work over forty-three thousand years to earn what President Trump made in a single year in office. Forty-three thousand years.\n\n\u201cWhile working families were falling further behind on their bills, the man in the Oval Office is cashing in. And Congressional Republicans are just looking the other way.\n\n\u201cWorse, they actually added red tape of their own to the very programs all of these families need to survive.\n\n\u201cIn the year since this Republican Congress passed the \u2018Big Ugly Bill,\u2019 more than eight million Americans have lost their health coverage and more than four million lost food assistance.\n\n\u201cRepublicans know they don\u2019t have a good economic record to run on. But let\u2019s be clear about the plan they are offering to the American people: it is more red tape [and] hardship for you, and less of it for their corporate beneficiaries.\n\n\u201cInstead of crafting an agenda that helps working people with the cost of living, Committee Republicans have consistently chosen to take the wrong priorities.\n\n\u201cThey have chosen to make labor cheap.\n\n\u201cThat is what their bills would do: making it easier for an employer to treat a worker like an independent contractor instead of a full-time employee; letting employers off the hook for wage theft; and making overtime cheaper and worth less for the workers putting in the time.\n\n\u201cAnd they have chosen to make jobs more dangerous.\n\n\u201cJust last month, Committee Republicans voted to block OSHA from ever issuing any standard [protecting] workers from extreme heat \u2013 in one of the hottest summers in our country\u2019s history.\n\n\u201cJust as troubling is what they have chosen not to do. This Committee has held zero hearings on issues that working people in my district and across the country care about most: not one hearing on raising the minimum wage; not one hearing on addressing the violence in the workplace; and not one hearing on our child labor laws, even as this Administration announced a plan to weaken them for 14-year-olds.\n\n\u201cMr. Chair, every worker in America deserves to come home safe at the end of the day. That should be one of the most basic obligations we have to our constituents.\n\n\u201cWorking families are not asking for much. They are asking for a fair shot, an honest wage, and a safe workplace.\n\n\u201cBut this Congress, and this Administration, are failing to meet the moment.\n\n\u201cStripping away labor protections will not unleash anything good.\n\n\u201cIt will just move the cost of doing business onto the bodies and livelihoods of working-class people who do the real work that powers this economy.\n\n\u201cWorking Americans deserve a government that works for them, not corporate interests.\n\n\u201cThank you, and I yield back.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/09/01/finstad-votes-to-fund-government-prevent-costly-shutdown/", "Finstad Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Costly Shutdown", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today\u2019s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding with a continuing resolution (CR) through December 11, 2026:\n\n\u201cAlmost a year ago, we experienced a record-long government shutdown and over 40 days of uncertainty because Democrats chose to inflict chaos and disruption on Americans rather than keep the government open and operating,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cMy House Republican colleagues and I have remained committed to responsibly funding the government and putting the American people above the political games to ensure our constituents have the essential government services they rely on. I was proud to vote yes and pass a clean CR, preventing another costly shutdown and funding the government through December 11. Now, I urge my Democrat colleagues in the House and Senate to work with us between now and December to pass the full-year appropriations bills that will fund the government through next September. The American people deserve certainty, and Congress should do its job and get this done.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/28/finstad-deluzio-introduce-the-water-authority-cybersecurity-protection-act/", "Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the\u00a0Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would double the amount of funding available in certain grants and technical assistance to local water authorities to strengthen cybersecurity efforts.\n\nIn July, Minnesota faced more than 30 cyberattacks on water systems potentially linked to Iran. At least 11 other states have reported possible cyberattacks to their water systems\u2014with some experiencing flooding and reduced water pressure or going offline completely. At least 100 municipalities across the country have reported potential hacking efforts to their water systems.\n\n\u201cWe have seen far too many instances of cybersecurity threats to our critical water systems,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cJust this summer, Minnesota experienced over 30 cyberattacks targeting operational technologies that our communities rely on. I am proud to join Congressman Deluzio in introducing this important, bipartisan legislation that will help ensure our local water authorities have the proper capabilities to respond to threats from foreign adversaries.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-statement-one-year-anniversary-annunciation-catholic-school-shooting", "Rep. Omar Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS \u2013 Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement to commemorate the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in her district.\n\n\"Today, our community gathers to remember Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, honor the survivors, and stand with every child, family, educator, parishioner, and first responder whose life was forever changed by the tragedy at Annunciation one year ago.\n\n\"Fletcher and Harper were targeted while doing something so innocent: sitting in prayer at the first all-school Mass of the school year. As a mother, I cannot imagine the heartbreak their families have endured. As a Minneapolis resident and your representative, my heart remains utterly shattered. I refuse to accept that this is the reality our children must grow up in.\n\n\"Annunciation Church has been a fixture of our Southside community for more than 100 years. My district office is just 10 minutes away, and members of my staff have deep ties to this church. They have celebrated weddings, baptisms, and first communions there. This tragedy struck not only a school and a parish, but a community that we hold close to our hearts.\n\n\"At the heart of today is a simple belief: one meaningful way we can remember is by showing up for others and moving our feet. Through acts of service and generosity, we can carry forward the love, courage, and care that have surrounded the Annunciation community over the past year. But remembrance must also be coupled with action.\n\n\"Gun violence is the number one killer of children and teens. Our leaders at every level of government have an obligation to confront this crisis and keep our children safe. As a legislator, I continue to be ashamed by the lack of political will to act, even after Columbine, Parkland, Uvalde, and far too many other tragedies. We must do whatever is within our power to protect our kids.\n\n\"It should not be controversial to pass commonsense lifesaving measures, including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Our elected leaders should care more about the safety of our children than protecting access to weapons of war.\n\n\"We owe it to Fletcher and Harper, to the survivors, and to every single child who deserves to feel safe at school and in a house of worship to do everything in our power to prevent this from ever happening again.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/27/finstad-joins-minnesota-ambulance-association-for-ems-roundtable-in-austin/", "Finstad Joins Minnesota Ambulance Association for EMS Roundtable in Austin", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended a roundtable discussion with ambulance service leaders, emergency medical professionals, hospital representatives, and local officials hosted by the Minnesota Ambulance Association to discuss the challenges that are impacting emergency medical services (EMS) providers in southern Minnesota. The conversation covered topics like Medicare reimbursement rates, federal programs and grants, workforce challenges, and coordination with health care providers.\n\n\u201cOur dedicated EMS providers work day in and day out to ensure our families, friends, and neighbors have lifesaving emergency transport and medical services,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cAccess to ambulance services is an essential part of our rural healthcare and public safety infrastructure. Hearing the experiences and concerns directly from our first responders is what guides my efforts to support and advocate for our local providers while in Washington.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/27/finstad-joins-u-s-global-leadership-coalition-for-roundtable-in-rochester/", "Finstad Joins U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for Roundtable in Rochester", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for a roundtable in Rochester to discuss how strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance strengthen our national security, expand opportunities for Minnesota agricultural producers, and showcase the best of American values around the globe. The Q&A session brought together representatives from Minnesota businesses, agriculture groups, and nonprofit organizations, as well as leaders in the local community. Congressman Finstad released a statement following the roundtable, saying:\n\n\u201cI believe America\u2019s strength comes not only from our military, but from our economic opportunity, our social fabric, and hardworking farmers, miners, loggers, and innovators who strengthen our country and extend its influence around the world,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cInvestments in international assistance and diplomacy are a key part of that strength\u2014helping Minnesota businesses and farmers reach new markets, create jobs, and compete globally while making our state and nation safer and more prosperous.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/25/finstad-holds-roundtables-in-nobles-rock-counties-to-discuss-housing-economic-development-rural-water-in-southern-minnesota/", "Finstad Holds Roundtables in Nobles, Rock Counties to Discuss Housing, Economic Development, Rural Water in Southern Minnesota", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) visited Nobles and Rock counties for roundtable discussions and Q&A sessions with area leaders about issues impacting communities in southwestern Minnesota.\n\nFirst, Congressman Finstad attended a Rural Housing and Economic Development Roundtable in Worthington with city and county officials and area housing leaders to discuss their efforts to increase access to affordable housing in the area. Afterward, Congressman Finstad joined members of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System and Rock County Rural Water for a roundtable discussion in Luverne to discuss ongoing expansion projects in the First Congressional District and Congressman Finstad\u2019s work in Congress to support these infrastructure priorities. Congressman Finstad then met with representatives from the Buffalo Ridge Regional Rail Authority, along with Nobles and Rock County officials, to give an update on federal resources available to local railroad operations.\n\n\u201cIt was an honor to be in Nobles and Rock counties to hear directly from area leaders about their efforts to serve the folks in southwestern Minnesota,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cWhether it be discussing the need for more accessible rural housing, strengthening economic development, or upgrading the water systems our neighbors rely on, I\u2019m committed to giving farm country a seat at the table and delivering for rural communities like Worthington and Luverne.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-highlight-high-costs-reduced-coverage-minnesotans", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum to Highlight High Costs, Reduced Coverage for Minnesotans at Gillette Children\u2019s Health Care Discussion", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) will host a health care roundtable at Gillette Children\u2019s on Wednesday, bringing together patients, providers, and state health care leaders to highlight the high cost of care and reduced coverage Minnesotans are experiencing as a result of the Republican budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.\n\nWHO: Congresswoman Betty McCollum; Gillette Children\u2019s President & CEO Barbara Joers; Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, Minnesota Medical Association President Dr. Lisa Mattson, Minnesota Hospital Association Director of State Government Relations Danny Ackert, MNsure CEO Libby Caulum, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Executive Director Dawn Simonson, State Medicaid Director & Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly, an SEIU health care worker, and a Gillette Children\u2019s patient and parent.\n\nWHAT: Health Care Roundtable\n\nWHERE: Gillette Children\u2019s, 200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101\n\nWHEN: Wednesday, August 26th at 10:30-11:30 AM", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/8/fischbach-staff-to-hold-mobile-office-hours-in-sauk-centre-on-september-18", "Fischbach Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Sauk Centre on September 18", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Staff from the Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be holding mobile office hours in Sauk Centre at the Sauk Centre City Hall (320 Oak St. S) on September 18th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.\n\nThe congressional staff will be available to answer constituent questions and take feedback on policy issues. The Congresswoman\u2019s office will also be able to assist constituents with issues such as passport processing, veterans\u2019 needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and connect them with federal agencies like FEMA, FSA, and more.\n\nFor any questions regarding the mobile office hours, please call the Congresswoman\u2019s office at (202) 225-2165. For more information on Congresswoman Fischbach and her service on behalf of Western Minnesota, please visit fischbach.house.gov.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/21/finstad-klobuchar-and-smith-request-approval-of-minnesotas-request-for-major-disaster-declaration/", "Finstad, Klobuchar, and Smith Request Approval of Minnesota\u2019s Request for Major Disaster Declaration", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) in sending a letter to President Trump and his administration, urging their support and approval of the state of Minnesota\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to assist constituents recovering from severe storms and flash flooding. After significant damage due to natural disasters, this grant approval will allow for federal disaster assistance for recovery efforts.\n\nThe letter reads:\n\n\u201cDear Mr. President:\n\n\u201cWe write to you in strong support of the state of Minnesota\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance under the Stafford Act to assist our constituents recovering from severe storms and flash flooding. These natural disasters have caused significant damage, and we ask that you quickly grant approval for federal disaster assistance.\n\n\u201cIn early July, southeastern Minnesota experienced severe weather events that caused flooding across the region. Heavy precipitation qualified as a rare \u201cmega-rain\u201d in some areas, with approximately 75 percent of Fillmore County and more than half of Houston County receiving more than 6 inches of rain. The severe storms and resulting flooding caused significant damage to homes in the affected area. Each home that received major damage had a submerged furnace or boiler, many of which will need repair or replacement ahead of Minnesota\u2019s fall and winter seasons. Some homes have been condemned or determined to be uninhabitable due to structural issues resulting from the disaster.\n\n\u201cJoint federal and state emergency management teams have conducted preliminary damage assessments and have determined that the losses meet the threshold for federal assistance under the Stafford Act through a Major Disaster Declaration. Governor Walz has submitted an official request for disaster assistance for the period of July 2 to July 8, 2026. The request, dated August 21, 2026, covers Fillmore, Houston, and Mower Counties.\n\n\u201cTime and time again, Minnesotans have stepped up to support their neighbors after natural disasters. When flood waters rise and homes are damaged, volunteers and neighbors are quick to fill sandbags, clean up debris, and lend a hand to those in need. Impacted communities will repair the damage and rebuild following these disasters, but rapid federal assistance will speed up this recovery effort.", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-commends-governor-walzs-executive-order-banning", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum Commends Governor Walz\u2019s Executive Order Banning Mining Near the Boundary Waters", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D), the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to Governor Tim Walz\u2019s executive order banning mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA):\n\n\u201cI commend Governor Walz\u2019s bold leadership in issuing this executive order that protects the pristine waters of the Boundary Waters and its watershed, and honors our Tribal treaty obligations for generations to come. Now Congress needs to act to pass my legislation, the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act (H.R. 588) to provide a permanent federal protection for this national treasure. The Boundary Waters holds 20% of all the fresh water in the U.S. National Forest System \u2014 water so clean you can drink it. The danger of copper mining to our clean water is clear and overwhelming: 100% of copper mines have failed, leading to polluted water. The wildfires that have raged in the BWCA this summer remind us just how vulnerable this area is. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve worked for two decades to defend this special place, our nation\u2019s most-visited wilderness, just as we protect our nation\u2019s most coveted national parks \u2014Yosemite, Zion, Acadia, and Glacier.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-walz-executive-order-block-mining-northeast-minnesota", "Stauber Statement on Walz Executive Order to Block Mining in Northeast Minnesota", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Pete Stauber", "S001212", "stauber.house.gov", "stauber", "https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after Governor Tim Walz issued a harmful blow to critical mineral mining in Northeast Minnesota.\n\n\u201cIn the twilight of his failed Administration, it is disappointing, yet unsurprising to learn that Governor Walz has launched a spiteful and harmful attack against the hardworking people of the Iron Range. His radical, job killing executive order puts thousands of family-supporting union jobs at risk and ignores the will of those who actually live and work in Northern Minnesota. In addition, it jeopardizes the crucial school funding that benefits every district across the state. Next time a Democrat politician claims to support permitting reform, remember what they really mean: eliminating the process altogether, just as Governor Walz has now done. Years of rigorous review, environmental study, and massive private investment have been erased in seconds by a deeply unpopular Governor, who has once again shown that he places far-left ideology above Minnesotans\u2019 jobs and economic future.", 1, "2026-08-19T05:29:02Z", "2026-08-19T05:30:24Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-mccollum-and-thompson-reintroduce-resolution-recognize", "Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Congressman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Monday to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day, recognizing the 1.3 million nonprofit organizations and 12 million nonprofit employees in the U.S. who serve local, national, and international needs.\n\n\u201cNonprofits are the backbone of our communities and our economy,\u201d said Congresswoman McCollum. \u201cThey employ more than 12 million Americans \u2014 including 370,000 Minnesotans \u2014 and deliver the services families rely on every day, from food shelves to after-school programs to elder care. By officially recognizing National Nonprofit Day, we honor the people who show up for their neighbors and make sure this sector has the support it needs to keep doing that work.\u201d\n\n\u201cPennsylvania\u2019s nonprofit organizations make up more than 15% of the Commonwealth\u2019s workforce, which translates into positive investments in our communities,\u201d Rep. Thompson said. \u201cWe have joined together to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day in order to honor the generosity and service of these great organizations.\u201d\n\nIn addition to introducing this resolution recognizing National Nonprofit Day, Congresswoman McCollum has long worked in partnership with nonprofit organizations to strengthen the sector and its relationship with the federal government through the Nonprofit SEAT Act. The legislation is designed to facilitate mechanisms for nonprofits to have a more direct voice in policy decisions that affect their work and the communities they serve.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/14/reps-finstad-fischbach-house-ag-committee-chairman-thompson-hold-roundtable-discussions-in-mankato/", "Reps. Finstad, Fischbach, House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson Hold Roundtable Discussions in Mankato", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15) held roundtable discussions with southern Minnesota business and financial leaders in Mankato. First, Congressman Finstad, Chairman Thompson, and Congresswoman Fischbach joined Compeer Financial and local officials to discuss community facilities funded in partnership with local lenders and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development.\n\nAfterwards, they joined members of Greater Mankato Growth for a discussion on how the Working Families Tax Cuts are benefiting small, locally owned businesses and the farm economy throughout the Mankato area.\n\n\u201cConversations like the ones we had today are what make legislation like the Farm Bill and the Working Families Tax Cuts successful,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cHearing directly from those on the ground allows my colleagues and I to truly understand what farm country and rural communities need to thrive. I appreciate everyone who attended today\u2019s roundtables to give thoughtful insights into how we can support the places we\u2019re proud to call home.\u201d\n\nFinstad continued, \u201cI was proud to join Congresswoman Fischbach in leading and securing inclusion of the Investing in Rural America Act in the House Farm Bill, allowing Farm Credit institutions, like Compeer, to finance essential rural facilities in partnership with local lenders through the USDA Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program. I appreciate Congresswoman Fischbach and Chairman Thompson\u2019s critical work on the Farm Bill and the time they took to hear firsthand how our work in Congress is helping southern Minnesotans in the First District today.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is always an honor to join the Minnesota producers and agribusinesses that keep our rural economies strong. With the steadfast support of Congressman Finstad, Congress made great strides last year for American agriculture through the Working Families Tax Cuts. I look forward to working alongside him as we get the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 across the finish line this year,\u201d said Chairman Thompson.", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/14/finstad-joins-house-ag-committee-chairman-thompson-at-agribusiness-luncheon/", "Finstad Joins House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson at Agribusiness Luncheon", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15), local farmers, and stakeholders from southern Minnesota\u2019s agriculture community at the Steele County Agribusiness Luncheon hosted by Linder Farm Network in Owatonna. The event included remarks from Linder Farm Network, Congressman Finstad, and Chairman Thompson, as well as important discussions on the current state of America\u2019s agriculture policy and economy.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to represent my fellow farmers in Congress and ensure we are delivering for the men and women who feed and fuel the world,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cToday\u2019s luncheon gave us the opportunity to discuss how we can continue defending and supporting our producers. In the House, Chairman Thompson, my fellow members of the House Ag Committee, and I have kept our promise to pass year-round, nationwide E15 and pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill written by, and for, rural America, and we\u2019ll continue fighting for the hardworking folks in farm country. I want to say a special thank you to Chairman Thompson for making the trip to southern Minnesota and to those who joined us for this important conversation.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-statement-servicemembers-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln", "Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Servicemembers Aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "SAINT PAUL, Minn. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Friday amid reports of poor living conditions on board the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln because of the extended deployment of American servicemembers in the Arabian Sea.\n\n\u201cI have been demanding answers from the Pentagon for weeks about the conditions not only on the U.S.S. Lincoln, but also the U.S.S. Ford,\u201d said Ranking Member McCollum. \u201cOnce again, this week, I requested information from the Pentagon about the conditions aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln including how a food shortage, substandard sanitation, and no port time has led to low morale and a mental health crisis for some service members.\n\n\u201cSecretary Hegseth\u2019s leadership of the Department of Defense has been nonexistent, and President Trump\u2019s rudderless foreign policy has set our nation back severely. President Trump\u2019s reckless decision to withdraw from the JCPOA, negotiated by President Obama, had an immediate destabilizing effect on the Middle East. In his second term, President Trump has managed to turn a bad situation into a dangerous one by starting a war without a strategy and declaring victory prematurely. Servicemembers have died. The Trump Administration has spent billions of dollars. The strait of Hormuz was once open; it is now effectively closed by Iran. This is not a success story. It is a failure of leadership.\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the service of all the women and men aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln, as well as all American servicemembers deployed in the Middle East and around the world, whether at sea or on land. Our great men and women in uniform make our nation proud.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/8/rep-fischbach-introduces-the-hardworking-seniors-act", "Rep. Fischbach Introduces the Hardworking Seniors Act", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC - This week, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Hardworking Seniors Act to allow our seniors to continue contributing to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) while covered under Medicare Part A.\n\n\"Hardworking seniors are currently barred from contributing to tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts just because they are receiving Medicare,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"I am excited to introduce the Hardworking Seniors Act to help America's working seniors continue to make these contributions and receive the tax benefits that go with them.\"\n\nThe Hardworking Seniors Act received support from several outside organizations:\n\nA letter of support from the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation (ECFC) stated, \"Allowing HSA contributions for working seniors would give them a flexible, tax advantaged tool to prepare for these costs, strengthening the financial security and reducing the long term burden on those with fixed incomes. ECFC supports your introduction of legislation to allow working senior to continue to have access to HSAs.\"\n\n\"Thank you very much for introducing the important, hardworking seniors legislation to allow working seniors of large employers with qualifying High Deductible Health Plans to contribute to a Health Savings Account while on their employer's health plan,\" said Daniel Perrin, Founder of HSA Coalition. \"This is a key step forward to allowing those on public health plans to be eligible for a Health Savings Account.\"", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-demands-answers-about-presence-undercover-hsi-agent", "Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Demands Answers About the Presence of an Undercover HSI Agent Outside her Town Hall Meeting", "2026-08-10", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MINNEAPOLIS \u2013 Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) sent an oversight letter to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) demanding a response as to why an undercover HSI agent was stationed outside of her monthly town hall meeting in Richfield. Following nationwide concerns about the Trump Administration\u2019s use of ICE and DHS to intimidate Americans who oppose their political agenda, this action raises serious concerns about the purpose of HSI\u2019s presence at the Congresswoman\u2019s public event.\n\nIt also raises concerns about practices at HSI and ICE more broadly. It calls into question the level of training agents are receiving before being sent out into the field, given the agent claimed to have been conducting an undercover criminal operation with no prior coordination with local law enforcement near the Congresswoman\u2019s event. Importantly, it indicates that HSI is continuing to use mismatched license plates on vehicles, in violation of state law and in contradiction to earlier commitments HSI made to Rep. Omar.\n\n\u201cHSI's actions yesterday evening put an entire community at risk,\u201d said Rep. Omar. \u201cInstead of monitoring the area for those who might wish harm to me and my constituents, Richfield Police were required to devote time to investigating why an HSI agent was outside of a Congressional event in a vehicle with mismatched plates. It also raises serious and uncomfortable questions about the purpose of HSI's presence outside of my event. At best, your agent was unable to assess that the parking lot of a community center hosting a Congressional event wasn\u2019t the best place to conduct a drug operation. At worst, it emphasizes many Americans\u2019 growing concern that the Trump administration uses ICE to surveil political opponents and may interfere with our democracy.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Omar is demanding answers to the following questions:\n\nPlease explain why an agent was detailed to Richfield Community Center on the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026.\n\nPlease explain when and how the HSI agent and her supervisors became aware I was hosting a town hall at this location and what action that knowledge prompted.\n\nPlease provide an overview of the training the agent had completed prior to her assignment at this location, as well as how long she has served as an HSI agent.\n\nRichfield Police Department reported that they had received no advance communication of an undercover operation from HSI that would have allowed them to ensure the safety of the officer and the community, as well as support HSI's broader work to combat drug trafficking. Please explain what steps you take to coordinate undercover criminal operations with local law enforcement, and why in this instance there was no prior coordination with Richfield Police Department.\n\nPlease share details of any meetings or events I have hosted in my official capacity as a Member of Congress that HSI agents may have been assigned to observe and why. Please share whether HSI agents have observed any other activity being undertaken in an official capacity by any other local, state, or federal officials in Minnesota this year.\n\nYou can find the full text of the oversight letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/07/finstad-sends-letter-to-mn-secretary-of-state-steve-simon-regarding-election-integrity/", "Finstad Sends Letter to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Regarding Election Integrity", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding the integrity of Minnesota\u2019s election system and concerns about the potential for individuals who are not legally eligible to vote, including those unlawfully present in the United States, to register to vote or cast ballots in Minnesota elections. The letter highlights vulnerabilities within Minnesota\u2019s \u201cDriver\u2019s License for All\u201d law and Secretary Simon\u2019s refusal to turn over voter rolls to the Department of Justice.\n\n\u201cElection security is national security, and Minnesotans deserve to know that every reasonable measure possible is taken to protect the rights of eligible voters,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cI sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon expressing my concerns about our state\u2019s election system and requested more information on what Secretary Simon and his office are doing to ensure secure, transparent, and trusted elections in Minnesota.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-celebrates-funding-for-minnesota-law-enforcement-after-advocating-for-program", "Emmer Celebrates Funding for Minnesota Law Enforcement after Advocating for Program", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released a statement after funding was awarded to the Wright and Stearns County Sheriff\u2019s Offices through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Emmer supported funding for this program through the appropriations process. This program allows offices to tailor the funding to best fit their public safety needs.\n\n\u201cMinnesota is home to the best peace officers in the nation and supporting them will always be one of my top priorities. I am thrilled to see the Stearns and Wright County Sheriff's Offices receive these grants, which will help keep Minnesota\u2019s Sixth Congressional District safe,\u201d said Congressman Emmer. \u201cLaw enforcement is overworked and underfunded because of the Walz administration\u2019s soft-on-crime agenda, but thanks to this much-needed funding, the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us safe will have the resources they desperately need.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis grant is going to help us update some of our technology needs that are long overdue! Thank you very much to Congressman Emmer for his efforts in securing this grant to help keep Wright County safe and secure for our residents and visitors,\u201d said Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer.\n\n\u201cIn the past, this grant funding has allowed us to acquire items such as ballistic shields for officer safety and a speed limit warning trailer for community safety. The 2025 grant will be used to purchase online citizen police reporting software, leveraging technology and making it easier for citizens to report crimes,\u201d said Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka.\n\nBackground\n\nWhen it comes to supporting law enforcement and ensuring that officers have the resources they need, Congressman Emmer has a proven record of success. He has been a long time supporter of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The program was created in memory of New York City Police Officer Edward Byrne, who was shot and killed by a gang member when he was only 22 years old while sitting in his patrol car. The Byrne JAG Program provides funding for law enforcement for the tools and resources to protect their communities and address public safety needs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-presses-trump-administration-lack-responsiveness-dept-ed-continued", "Rep. Craig Presses Trump Administration on Lack of Responsiveness from Dept. of Ed, Continued Confusion Surrounding Student Loan Repayments, Civil Rights Complaints", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EAGAN, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig pressed the Trump Administration on their continued lack of responsiveness to inquiries directed to the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) following the Department of Education\u2019s (DoEd) decision to gut department staff and offload its responsibilities to other federal agencies.\n\nIn a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Education Undersecretary Nicholas Kent and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey, Rep. Craig cited a significant increase in constituent cases with FSA and OCR since President Trump took office, and expressed concern with the low number of cases that have been positively resolved. She also demanded answers from the Administration about why her office has experienced delays in communication, from FSA and OCR when submitting inquiries on behalf of her constituents.\n\n\u201cSince the start of your tenures, I have seen an increase in DoEd inquiries, with 50 constituents seeking my office\u2019s assistance with FSA or OCR services,\u201d Rep. Craig wrote. \u201cOnly five of these cases (just 10%) received a positive resolution from FSA. 16 of these cases involve delays in student loan application statuses, buybacks and transfers, and 20% of all cases lacked any communication from DoEd or their student loan servicer.\u201d\n\n\u201cIronically, your mission to dismantle DoEd and \u2018Make Education Great Again\u2019 has resulted in more bureaucratic red tape, an increase in unsolved or unanswered cases and wasted taxpayer dollars, all with the goal of fulfilling a political agenda that does not serve my constituents,\u201d Rep. Craig continued.\n\n\u201cGiven the strong bipartisan opposition to your illegal actions and your continued failure to assist my constituents, I must remind you of your oaths of office and moral obligations of your public service, as well as Congress\u2019 constitutional authority to call for your removal from office if deemed necessary,\u201d Rep. Craig wrote. \u201cI demand you support your remaining nonpartisan staff in their work to provide estimated PSLF processing and buyback timelines, directly respond to borrower and caseworker inquiries in a timely manner and provide proper public notice regarding PSLF Program buyback delays.\u201d\n\nRep. Craig has fought Republican efforts to dismantle the Department of Education from day one. This Congress, she co-sponsored the Department of Education Protection Act, which would prohibit Congressional funds from being used to fire agency workers or drastically alter the Education Department. She also led a joint resolution opposing cuts to the Department of Education and condemning any Congressional or Executive action that attempts to dismantle the Department.\n\nYou can read the full text of her letterhere.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/08/03/finstad-sends-letter-to-governor-walz-expressing-concerns-about-minnesotas-educational-performance/", "Finstad Sends Letter to Governor Walz Expressing Concerns About Minnesota\u2019s Educational Performance", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "ROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended and delivered remarks at the Flint Hill Resources...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today\u2019s passage of H.R. 9770,...\n\nNEW ULM, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S....\n\nNEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Small Business,...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Education...\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in...\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for the...\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster...", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-statement-suspected-iranian-involvement-attack", "Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Suspected Iranian Involvement in Attack on Minnesota\u2019s Water Infrastructure", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to reporting from the New York Times indicating that investigators suspect that Iranian hackers were behind the cyberattacks on dozens of Minnesota\u2019s municipal water systems earlier this week:\n\n\u201cThis incident demonstrates that Minnesota\u2019s municipalities, businesses, and residents must be prepared not only to ward off cybersecurity threats from cybercriminals, but also from terrorist organizations and nation-states,\u201d said Congresswoman McCollum. \u201cIt also shows the urgent need for the federal government to advance critical cybersecurity measures to protect small businesses, large enterprises, and local governments by providing state-of-the-art defensive measures to defend against malicious attacks by bad actors who intend to sow chaos and extract ransom. I have worked closely with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with Metro State University to ensure that our communities are prepared to protect themselves from these attacks, and I will continue to aggressively pursue funding and resources to support defensive measures for Minnesota\u2019s businesses and municipalities.\u201d\n\n\u201cCybersecurity is inseparable from public safety. Although no contamination or public health impacts have been reported, this attack demonstrates the risks posed when malicious actors gain access to the operational technology that supports essential water and wastewater services,\u201d said Faisal Kaleem, Director and Professor of Cybersecurity, Metro State University. \u201cMinnesota\u2019s communities need trained cybersecurity professionals, secure systems, affordable continuous monitoring, and strong partnerships among federal, state, local, and educational institutions. Metro State University is committed to helping build that resilience through education, workforce development, and partnerships that strengthen the critical infrastructure Minnesotans depend on every day.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs these attacks become increasingly common, leaders at every level of government are working tirelessly with academic and industry partners for our common defense in the cyber domain, improving information sharing, coordination and cyber talent development to detect and defend against elevated attacks,\" said Army Maj. Gen. Stefanie Horvath, Minnesota National Guard\u2019s Assistant Adjutant General. \"A united approach is just as important in the cyber domain as it is in the physical domain to defend against attacks.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman McCollum has worked to provide federal resources for cybersecurity initiatives since 2021, when she served as the Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. She believes that Minnesota must continue to work to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this federal funding. These attacks show the necessity of developing a strong workforce that includes cybersecurity professionals who will be able to support efforts to prevent and defend against cyberattacks.\n\nCongresswoman McCollum has also worked closely with Metro State University in Saint Paul, which continues to be a key leader in this effort, and she has supported the expansion of Metro State\u2019s cybersecurity education programs through Community Project Funding. Metro State University has also led the way in partnering with the Minnesota National Guard on cyber training initiatives, providing a model for how Minnesota\u2019s public and private sectors can work with the cybersecurity professionals in the National Guard to defend our communities. Congresswoman McCollum will continue to support these efforts through her work in Congress to supply them with the resources required to protect Minnesotans.", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-mn-gop-delegation-praise-trump-admin-for-the-deportation-of-walz-pardoned-child-rapist", "Rep. Fischbach, MN GOP Delegation Praise Trump Admin for the Deportation of Walz-Pardoned Child Rapist", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, thanking them for taking action to deport convicted child rapist Tou Lue Vang from the United States.\n\nTou Lue Vang entered this country illegally and was convicted of repeatedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota in 2006. Despite his illegal status and the depravity of his crimes, Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison supported issuing a pardon for Vang this past June in an attempt to shield him from deportation.\n\nTheir letter reads (in part):\n\n\"Despite your mandate to remove the worst-of-the-worst from our nation, Tim Walz and his cronies have attempted to defy federal law and executive authority during both Operation Metro Surge and in the case involving Tou Lue Vang. Thus, their actions have continually placed our constituents in danger by endeavoring to allow criminals and gang members to walk freely amongst law-abiding Americans. Given Tim Walz and Keith Ellison's inexplicable despise for law and order, your campaign to rid illegal aliens from America has been desperately needed in our state.\n\n\"The contrast between this administration and the extreme, pro-criminal Walz Administration could not be clearer; you find, arrest, and deport child abusers. Tim Walz and Keith Ellison try, and fail, to stop you. As fathers, mothers, and elected representatives of Minnesota, we are grateful for your continued leadership and commitment to making our communities safe.\"", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-hosts-unsung-heroes-recognition-event-honor-cd2-labor-unions", "Rep. Craig Hosts Unsung Heroes Recognition Event to Honor CD2 Labor Unions", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BURNSVILLE, MN \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig hosted her inaugural Unsung Heroes Recognition Event in Burnsville to honor union workers in Minnesota\u2019s Second District. Rep. Craig was joined by Minnesota labor leaders to highlight their collective support for working class wins.\n\n\u201cLabor is the backbone of Minnesota\u2019s economy, but right now it\u2019s under attack,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cFrom terminating union contracts to blocking the right to organize, the Trump Administration has made union-busting a primary part of its agenda. That\u2019s why I'm honored to host this event \u2013 to double down on my support for Minnesota labor and make sure their hard work doesn\u2019t go unnoticed.\u201d\n\nRep. Craig was joined by Bernie Burnham, President, Minnesota AFL-CIO; Kim Nelson, Political Director, Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters; Amanda Heiser, Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters; John Burcaw, Director, Finishing Trades Institute; Laura Asklein, Political Organizer, AFSCME; Max Hall, External Relations and Planning Director, AFSCME; Rick Bartz, Business Manager and Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 949 and Denise White, President, AFGE Local 1969.\n\nTogether, they recognized local union members for the following:\n\nDemonstrating a commitment to service and community engagement.\n\nDemonstrating tremendous leadership skills.\n\nDevoting 15+ years of service.\n\nGoing above and beyond every day and showing tremendous pride in their work.\n\nBeing assets to their unions, dedicating themselves to outstanding organizing and continuously going above and beyond in the recruiting process.\n\nRep. Craig has stood with Minnesota\u2019s labor unions and been a champion of organized labor since day one. She helped introduce the PRO Act, which protects workers\u2019 right to organize and collectively bargain for higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.\n\nAnd she has penned her own legislation, like the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act, which would help increase enrollment in registered apprenticeship programs.\n\nRep. Craig also helped introduce the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which requires employers to begin negotiations with a newly certified union within 10 days of receiving a request, and the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act, which blocks large corporations who union bust from collecting tax breaks.\n\nFinally, she is a cosponsor of the Tax Fairness for Workers Act, which would create an \u201cabove-the-line\u201d tax deduction for union dues and expenses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-minnesota-republican-delegation-applaud-president-trump-secretary-rubio-and-secretary-mullin-for-deporting-a-convicted-child-rapist-following-walz-s-pardon", "Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Applaud President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin for Deporting a Convicted Child Rapist Following Walz\u2019s Pardon", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin, thanking them for their decisive leadership and commitment to making America a safer place by deporting a convicted child rapist, previously pardoned by the Walz administration.\n\nIn June, Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison pardoned Tou Lue Vang, an illegal alien who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota in 2006. Thanks to the Trump administration, he has finally been deported, despite Governor Walz\u2019s efforts to pardon him and avoid his deportation.\n\n\u201cNot only did Tim Walz pardon an illegal alien convicted of repeatedly raping a 10-year-old-girl, but he continues to defend the decision. This monster had no business being back on our streets,\u201d said Congressman Tom Emmer. \u201cThank God for President Trump and his administration's swift and decisive action to deport this child rapist and correct Walz\u2019s misguided and dangerous choice to free a child predator.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nTou Lue Vang, an illegal alien from Laos, was first convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl between 2002 and 2004, starting when she was ten years old. Vang once offered $10 for the girl\u2019s silence and, when interviewed by police, he attempted to explain his crimes as \u201ca cultural thing\u201d and stated that the victim was just as guilty as he was. In 2006, a Department of Justice Immigration Judge issued a final order of removal for Vang, yet he stayed in the United States.\n\nIn December 2025, Vang was arrested and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and in February 2026, a District Judge in Minnesota ordered his release by ICE. On June 10, 2026, in order to keep him in the country, the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission, composed of Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, voted to pardon Vang. Following the pardon, Secretary Rubio revoked Vang\u2019s legal status, and he was deported by ICE on July 10, 2026.\n\nAfter outraged reactions from Minnesotans about the pardon of a rapist, Governor Walz doubled down on his decision. When asked about the Trump administration\u2019s deportation of Vang, he stated, \u201cDoes that make us any safer? Did that make the children that are left behind any more stable? Did it improve the idea that we cannot all be judged on our worst days?\u201d\n\nYou can read the letter that was sent in its entirety here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-helps-introduce-legislation-protect-tps-fight-trumps-attacks", "Rep. Angie Craig Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect TPS, Fight Trump\u2019s Attacks on Immigrants", "2026-07-27", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EAGAN, MN \u2013 U.S. Representative Angie Craig recently joined Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) in introducing legislation to protect Temporary Protected Statuses (TPS) and fight President Trump\u2019s continued attacks on our nation\u2019s immigrants.\n\nThe Temporary Protected Status Review Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to follow a clear, evidence-based process before terminating TPS and allow Congress to reverse TPS terminations under the Congressional Review Act.\n\nRep. Craig\u2019s bill comes after last month\u2019s Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Doe, which ruled that the Administration\u2019s termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians cannot be reviewed by the courts. As a result, 1.3 million TPS recipients who fled violence, natural disasters or brutal political repression are at risk of losing their legal status and work authorization and could potentially face detention, family separation or deportation back to their home countries.\n\n\u201cThe Trump Administration has repeatedly targeted TPS and used those who have come to our country to flee some of the most horrific situations as political pawns,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cReversing TPS actively endangers the lives of TPS holders forced to return to the violence they fled. I\u2019m proud help introduce this critical legislation to protect Minnesota\u2019s TPS holders, take back control from this out-of-control president and combat his administration\u2019s continued attacks on our immigrant neighbors.\u201d\n\nRep. Craig has repeatedly spoken out against President Trump's attacks on TPS, especially on behalf of Minnesota\u2019s Somali community, for whom TPS was cancelled earlier this year.\n\nIn April, Rep. Craig and her Democratic colleagues successfully forced a vote on legislation requiring the Trump Administration to reinstate TPS for Haitians. Earlier this year, she joined a group of 26 Senators and 157 House Members in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration\u2019s illegal termination of TPS protections for Haiti and Syria in Trump v. Miot. Ultimately, the Supreme Court\u2019s conservative-majority ruled TPS terminations could proceed lawfully.\n\nRep. Craig is also an original cosponsor and longtime supporter of the American Dream and Promise Act, which would protect TPS holders and provide them with a path to lawful permanent residence.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-28T07:37:32Z", "2026-07-28T07:38:50Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-betty-mccollum-introduces-bipartisan-disability-pride-month", "CONGRESSWOMAN BETTY McCOLLUM INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH RESOLUTION", "2026-07-27", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), along with Rep. Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (R, PA-15), re-introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. This resolution highlights the importance of inclusion and increased accessibility for the disability community. The introduction of this resolution coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, and serves as a reminder of the many accomplishments and contributions Americans with disabilities make to our country.\n\n\u201cEvery July, we celebrate the resilience, talent, and leadership of Americans with disabilities,\u201d said Congresswoman McCollum. \u201cYet the federal government still hasn\u2019t formally recognized Disability Pride Month. This resolution is a reminder that recognition matters \u2014 and that we still have work to do to break down barriers, expand accessibility, and ensure disability rights are fully realized in law and in practice.\u201d\n\nThis resolution was inspired by the advocacy of Gillette Children\u2019s Hospital of Saint Paul, Minnesota and twenty national and state organizations, and was originally introduced by Congresswoman McCollum in 2022.\n\n\u201cDisability Pride Month, celebrated every July, is an opportunity for us to celebrate the amazing contributions of individuals living with disabilities,\u201d Rep. Thompson said. \u201cPrior to serving in Congress, I spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager, and licensed nursing home administrator. I know firsthand the positive impacts those living with disabilities have in their communities, and I am proud to champion their accomplishments.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is co-sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA), Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. Henry C. \u201cHank\u201d Johnson Jr. (D-GA), Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY), Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Rep. Christian D. Menefee (D-TX), Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA), Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ).", 1, "2026-07-28T07:37:32Z", "2026-07-28T07:38:50Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/07/24/finstad-celebrates-new-sustainable-aviation-fuel-blending-facility/", "Finstad Celebrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a...\n\nFinstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today\u2019s passage of H.R. 9770,...\n\nFinstad Hosts Roundtable Discussion with VA Secretary, Southern Minnesota Veterans\n\nNEW ULM, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S....\n\nReps. Finstad, Schmidt Introduce National Fraud Enforcement Division Act to Strengthen Federal Fraud Prosecution Efforts\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the...\n\nFinstad Applauds House Passage of His Legislation: the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Small Business,...\n\nFinstad Sends Letter to Minnesota Department of Education Calling for Transparency in Rochester Public Schools\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Education...\n\nFinstad Hosts Acting Secretary of Labor in Rochester\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in...\n\nFinstad Hosts Roundtable with Southern Minnesota Law Enforcement\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for the...", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-leads-letter-urging-epa-to-preserve-access-to-critical-crop-protection-tool", "Rep. Fischbach Leads Letter Urging EPA to Preserve Access to Critical Crop-Protection Tool", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) led a coalition of colleagues in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to correct Biden-Era regulatory overreach and restore access to Chlorpyrifos, a vital insecticide relied upon by American farmers.\n\nIn the letter, lawmakers called on the EPA to restore science-based review processes that recognize Chlorpyrifos as safe for use on crops.\n\n\"America\u2019s farmers produce the safest and most abundant food in the world, but to keep doing that, they need access to safe, proven crop-protection tools,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"Food security is national security, and taking away tools from our growers threatens their ability to produce crops efficiently. The EPA must correct past regulatory overreach, follow its own scientific risk modeling, and protect the safe crop-management tools our agriculture community relies on.\"\n\nKey Highlights of the Letter:\n\nThe EPA's own scientific record and risk modeling support the safe use of Chlorpyrifos.\n\nMaintaining domestic agricultural output ensures the United States maintains a resilient food supply.\n\nForcing growers toward alternative pest management options imposes significantly higher costs while providing less effective control against destructive pests.\n\nThe letter received strong backing from key national agricultural stakeholder groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, American Sugarbeet Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, and U.S. Beet Sugar Association.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\nRep. Fischbach was joined in the letter by US Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Austin Scott (GA-08), Rick Allen (GA-12), David Taylor (OH-02), Sam Graves (MO-06), Mike Flood (NE-01), Mike Bost (IL-12), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Ann Wagner (MO-02), and Mary Miller (IL-15).", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-vote-against-republicans-anti-democratic-reconciliation", "Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Republicans\u2019 Anti-Democratic Reconciliation Bill", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against House Republicans\u2019 disastrous and blatantly anti-democratic budget reconciliation package that does nothing to lower costs for Minnesotans.\n\n\u201cToday, Congressional Republicans jammed through their third disastrous budget bill this Congress \u2014 a plan that includes an additional $73 billion in defense and surveillance spending and $10 billion to implement President Trump\u2019s election-rigging legislation.\n\n\u201cAt a time when folks across this country are reeling from the impacts of President Trump\u2019s short-sighted economic policies and his illegal war in Iran, the last thing we should be doing is allocating more money to an administration that clearly prioritizes the President\u2019s own political and foreign policy objectives over the livelihoods of the American people.\n\n\u201cI am disappointed in my Republican colleagues for yet again bending to President Trump by enabling his dangerous efforts to rig our nation\u2019s elections. This budget plan is a threat to our democracy, our national security and to every Minnesotan already struggling to make ends meet.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-minnesota-republican-delegation-urge-us-attorney-rosen-to-stamp-out-somali-gang-violence", "Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Urge U.S. Attorney Rosen to Stamp Out Somali Gang Violence", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Tom Emmer", "E000294", "emmer.house.gov", "emmer", "https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led the Minnesota Republican delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen regarding the alarming rise of Somali gang violence in Minnesota. Despite making up roughly 2% of the population in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro, Somalis account for at least 13% of the total gang population in that same area. The delegation is urging U.S. Attorney Rosen to continue his great work keeping Minnesota safe by holding these Somali gang members accountable for their crimes.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again, if you won\u2019t assimilate, then get the hell out of here. First it was an estimated $9 billion in fraud, now it\u2019s out-of-control violence,\u201d said Congressman Tom Emmer. \u201cThese Somali gangs have shot up high school graduations and assaulted players on opposing basketball teams with tire irons. It\u2019s absolute madness, and something must be done.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nFollowing unprecedented violence stemming from Somali gangs over the 4th of July weekend, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher brought attention to this serious public safety threat. Sheriff Fletcher estimates that there are roughly 1,000 to 2,000 members of other gangs in the metro area, making the 300 members of Somali gangs account for approximately 13% to 23% of the total gang population in the Minneapolis-St Paul metropolitan area. Investigators have linked 14 murders and over 100 shootings to Somali gangs in the last two years.\n\nYou can read the letter sent to U.S. Attorney Rosen in its entirety here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccollum-statement-passage-iran-war-powers-resolution", "McCollum Statement on Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "For the second time, the House of Representatives has rebuked President Trump and voted in a bipartisan fashion to end his unlawful war with Iran. The American people want this war to end now, and I stand with them.", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-leads-progressive-members-congress-statement-condemning-trump-state", "Rep. Omar Leads Progressive Members of Congress in Statement Condemning Trump State Department\u2019s McCarthyite Attack on Americans\u2019 Free Speech Rights and Collective Punishment of Cubans", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Peace & Security Taskforce Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar and 10 other CPC members\u2014Representatives Greg Casar, Maxine Dexter, Jes\u00fas \"Chuy\" Garc\u00eda, Jonathan L. Jackson, Jim McGovern, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mark Pocan, Delia C. Ramirez, Rashida Tlaib, and Nydia M. Vel\u00e1zquez\u2014issued the following statement in response to the Trump State Department's release of the 100-page report, Cuba: Capital of 21st-Century Communism:\n\n\u201cTrump appears hellbent on taking America back 70 years to the height of Cold War McCarthyism, when hawkish foreign policy was paired with unsubstantiated accusations of communist subversion and political repression against dissidents at home.\n\n\u201cTrump has repeatedly threatened to take over Cuba and has deployed U.S. military ships to seize fuel vessels attempting to arrive on the island. And yet, in an Orwellian move, this administration now claims it is Cuba carrying out the \u2018assault\u2019 against the United States, by turning \u2018Americans into instruments of their own nation's undoing.\u2019\n\n\u201cWe condemn this report\u2019s attack on Americans\u2019 constitutional rights to free speech and assembly. We denounce this administration\u2019s irresponsible attacks against civil society organizations, activists, journalists, labor leaders, Members of Congress, elected officials, and private individuals based on their advocacy for peaceful foreign policy and social justice at home.\n\n\u201cAnd we stand firmly against this report and other efforts by the Trump Administration to weaponize the federal government against dissent, which is a patriotic tradition. We commit to using our full oversight power as Members of Congress and elected officials to stop the persecution of Trump\u2019s perceived political enemies.\n\n\u201cTrump and Secretary Rubio are intensifying decades of economic war against the very people they say they want to help\u2014all while attacking Americans who oppose the policy. The U.S. blockade deliberately deprives the entire island\u2019s population of adequate food, fuel, and medicine. It is past time for Trump to obey the Constitution and end the dangerous, cruel and illegal naval blockade causing collective punishment against Cuba.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/07/22/finstad-votes-to-keep-government-funded-protect-full-year-appropriations-process-with-clean-continuing-resolution/", "Finstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today\u2019s passage of H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding at current levels with a continuing resolution (CR) through December 4, 2026:\n\n\u201cThe House Committee on Appropriations has successfully advanced all twelve funding bills out of committee, working hard to responsibly fund the government and restore long overdue regular order to our appropriations process. I was proud to vote yes on this clean CR, which prevents another government shutdown like the record-long funding halt that we experienced last year due to the Democrats\u2019 political games. By continuing federal funding through December 4th, this legislation prevents another costly shutdown, ensures constituents can continue to rely on essential government services, and gives Congress time to finalize full-year appropriations bills.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-introduces-comprehensive-regulatory-framework-hemp", "Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Hemp", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Angie Craig (D-MN-02) introduced legislation alongside Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-06) to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp and hemp-derived THC products, ensuring hemp remains safe and available for Minnesota\u2019s farmers, processors, brewers, retailers and consumers.\n\nRep. Craig\u2019s Lawful Hemp Protection Act comes after House Republicans effectively repealed a 2018 law that allowed Minnesota and other states to legally produce hemp and sell hemp-derived products, such as hemp beverages and textiles. Since 2018, the hemp industry has grown into a roughly $300 million a year industry and provided a new income stream for local farmers, brewers and small businesses. As of 2023, the Minnesota hemp industry supported over 3,400 jobs. The state is home to 132 licensed grow operations, 96 processors and over 2,000 retailers. If Congress does not act by November 12, 2026, Minnesota\u2019s legal hemp industry will effectively be shut down.\n\n\u201cMinnesota became the model for responsible hemp regulation when it established a regulatory framework that complied with federal law and enabled local farmers and businesses to thrive,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cMy commonsense legislation will give regulatory clarity to Minnesota farmers, brewers and small business owners and provide an alternative to short-sighted federal policies that threaten Minnesota jobs and consumer choice. I am proud to have worked with Rep. Barr on a solution that protects our farmers and small businesses while also keeping our kids and communities safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cKentucky farmers helped build America\u2019s hemp industry and they deserve certainty,\u201d said Rep. Andy Barr. \u201cThe Lawful Hemp Protection Act protects Kentucky agriculture, safeguards consumers, and establishes a commonsense regulatory framework that allows this important industry to continue to grow while ensuring products are safe and kept out of the hands of children. Kentucky has demonstrated that hemp can be successfully regulated while supporting farmers and protecting consumers. This legislation builds on that success by creating a national framework that rewards responsible producers, eliminates bad actors and ensures consumers have confidence in the products they purchase.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are dangerously close to one of Minnesota\u2019s most promising small business industries being shut down,\u201d said Bob Galligan, director of government and industry relations for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. \u201cMinnesotans proved that responsible regulation can lift businesses, strengthen economies and protect consumers. We now need Congress to do its job. We\u2019re grateful for Rep. Craig for her continuous support and for now forging a path that reflects what our state has already shown: prohibition doesn\u2019t work, but thoughtful, practical regulation does.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe entire Minnesota hemp industry thanks both Reps. Angie Craig and Andy Barr for their leadership in bringing sensible regulation to this industry that is so important to so many,\u201d said Kyle Markinovich, the founder and CEO of Northern Diversified Solutions in Burnsville, MN. \u201cThe farmers, brands, distributors, retailers, patients, and consumers are so grateful this amazing success story will continue to grow and thrive. As Minnesotans, we are particularly grateful to Rep. Craig who continues to serve hemp farmers and businesses so well in the Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cReps. Andy Barr and Angie Craig deserve tremendous credit for stepping forward with a serious, science-based and bipartisan solution at exactly the moment the hemp industry needs it most,\u201d said Jonathan Miller, general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. \u201cTheir leadership on the Lawful Hemp Protection Act reflects a clear-eyed recognition that prohibition is the wrong path, and that American farmers, small businesses, manufacturers, retailers and consumers deserve a workable federal framework built on responsible regulation. We are grateful for their willingness to engage stakeholders across the industry throughout the drafting process, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and their colleagues in Congress to advance a long-term federal solution.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-ahead-vote-against-national-defense-authorization-act", "Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement ahead of her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\n\u201cWhile I appreciate that there are many important provisions in this legislation that I wholeheartedly support, like a pay raise for our troops and expanded support for military families, I simply cannot vote to authorize $1.15 trillion to President Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth while they continue to seek supplemental funding for their dangerous and costly war in Iran.\n\n\u201cI am also deeply concerned that this bill abandons our country's LGBTQ+ veterans and servicemembers, who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. These provisions do not make our country safer, and in fact, they deter Americans willing and able to serve our country. Bottom line: this legislation does nothing to rein in Trump's executive power, end this war and take our troops out of harm\u2019s way.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am grateful to my House Democratic colleagues who worked tirelessly to secure critical provisions that push for transparency and accountability from the Defense Department, authorize health care coverage for IVF and other reproductive technologies for military families and protect collective bargaining rights. These are provisions I support, but not at the expense of more American lives lost in the Middle East, skyrocketing prices for Minnesotans and a target on the backs of our LGBTQ+ servicemembers.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/07/22/finstad-applauds-house-passage-of-fy27-national-defense-authorization-act/", "Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "Finstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today\u2019s passage of H.R. 9770,...\n\nFinstad Hosts Roundtable Discussion with VA Secretary, Southern Minnesota Veterans\n\nNEW ULM, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S....\n\nReps. Finstad, Schmidt Introduce National Fraud Enforcement Division Act to Strengthen Federal Fraud Prosecution Efforts\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the...\n\nFinstad Applauds House Passage of His Legislation: the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Small Business,...\n\nFinstad Sends Letter to Minnesota Department of Education Calling for Transparency in Rochester Public Schools\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Education...\n\nFinstad Hosts Acting Secretary of Labor in Rochester\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in...\n\nFinstad Hosts Roundtable with Southern Minnesota Law Enforcement\n\nROCHESTER, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for the...\n\nFinstad Calls on USPS to Reconsider the Termination of Postal Contract for Hunt Silver Lake Postal Station in Rochester\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster...\n\nFinstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Letter Urging Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a...\n\nFinstad Applauds Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a...", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-grills-sba-how-trumps-new-50-tariffs-canada-will-affect", "U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump\u2019s New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Kelly Morrison", "M001234", "morrison.house.gov", "morrison", "https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, after President Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03), a member of the House Small Business Committee, confronted Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Paul Fitzpatrick on how these new sweeping tariffs will impact American small businesses.\n\nCanada is one of our nation\u2019s closest allies and Minnesota\u2019s largest trading partner. Minnesota imports more than $14 billion from Canada and exports more than $5 billion in goods to Canadaeach year. Trump\u2019s new tariffs not only threaten the imports that many Minnesotan small businesses rely on, but raise the risk of retaliatory tariffs from Canada.\n\nThis year, the Small Business Administration proposed eliminating 15 out of 16 federal entrepreneurial development programs, including the program that helps small businesses expand to international markets. This proposal, combined with the President\u2019s new tariffs, pose a huge threat to Minnesota small businesses that rely on our trading partner to the north and have already been hit hard by tariffs over the last year.\n\nRepresentative Morrison asked SBA Associate Administrator Fitzpatrick to explain how small businesses will now be able to navigate trade with Canada given these changes. The Associate Administrator could not provide a clear plan on how to protect small businesses.\n\nRep. Morrison, a member of the House Small Business Committee, has spent her first term in Congress fiercely advocating for small businesses, including by:\n\nMeeting with Minnesotan small businesses to understand how tariffs are affecting them\n\nFighting to immediately exempt small businesses from tariffs\n\nPressing Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler to exempt small businesses from tariffs\n\nDemanding the Trump Administration rescind tariffs on Canada\n\nUrging Speaker Mike Johnson to call the House to vote to end Trump\u2019s tariff war\n\nIntroducing and passing the Rural Small Business Resilience Act to help rural small businesses recover from natural disasters\n\nStrengthening research and development opportunities for small businesses\n\nWatch Rep. Morrison\u2019s full exchange with Associate Administrator Fitzpatrick HERE.\n\nImage\n\nRead a transcript of Rep. Morrison\u2019s testimony below:\n\nRep. Morrison: Thank you, Chairman Williams and Ranking Member Vel\u00e1zquez, for holding this hearing. Thank you, Associate Administrator Fitzpatrick, for being here today.\n\nNot to beat a dead horse, but this is an issue that the small business community is really struggling with.\n\nThe number one thing that I'm hearing about from small business owners in my district is the difficulty of navigating the uncertainty created by the President's tariffs.\n\nMany small business owners are facing shrinking profit margins, disrupted supply chains, and severe planning uncertainty because of these tariffs, jeopardizing the future of their businesses.\n\nThe President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget proposes eliminating 15 of the 16 entrepreneurial development programs, including the STEP program, which we've discussed some this morning, which assists small businesses in entering or expanding into international markets.\n\nOne of the consequences of the President's tariffs have been retaliatory tariffs against the United States from other countries, causing even more uncertainty for small businesses interested in participating in foreign trade.\n\nThroughout last year, as the President placed tariffs on Canadian cars, aluminum, steel, and lumber, Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs against the United States, restricting exports to our neighbors to the north for Minnesotan small businesses.\n\nNow we wait to see how Canada will respond following the President's new 50% tariff on Canadian goods.\n\nGiven the administration's interest in increasing U.S. exports and supposedly balancing trade deficits, I have to question the decision to eliminate the STEP program at a time when small businesses need more assistance navigating trade uncertainty, not less. So, how is the Office of Entrepreneurial Development helping small businesses in the international marketplace navigate retaliatory tariffs?\n\nAssociate Administrator Fitzpatrick: Congresswoman, thank you for the question. As I've said, we support the administration's policies fighting for fair trade, which is fighting for small businesses. We have seen, as we go around the country, businesses that are adding shifts; they're getting contracts now before. I met with a business in Wisconsin that normally \u2014\n\nRep. Morrison: I'm sorry to interrupt you, but how does your office plan to continue to help small businesses increase their exports? How are you planning to help small businesses increase their exports amidst retaliatory tariffs if the STEP program goes away?\n\nAssociate Administrator Fitzpatrick: Congresswoman, thank you for the question. We have limited resources, and we support, we will follow the law. We will disburse the funds as Congress appropriates them to us, and so if they go to the STEP program, we will certainly manage that program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/omar-pocan-co-chairs-defense-spending-reduction-caucus-slam-trumps-immoral", "Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\u201cToday, we voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot continue to write blank checks for endless wars. While millions of Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, Congress is choosing to authorize over $1 trillion for the Pentagon, once again funneling billions of taxpayer dollars to defense contractors instead of investing in the needs of working people. The American people are sick and tired of funding atrocities abroad and want this war with Iran to end. Yet year after year, the Pentagon fails its audit with virtually no accountability, while Congress continues to increase military spending. We should be investing in affordable housing, healthcare, education, and good-paying jobs\u2014not bankrolling defense contractors.\n\n\u201cThis bill also includes provisions that continue to fund and partner with Israel to develop weapons to further their campaign of terror. At a time when Americans are demanding an end to funding Netanyahu\u2019s genocidal regime, Congress should not be quietly deepening our military entanglement.\n\n\u201cFor all of these reasons, we voted NO on this reckless defense bill.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-votes-against-national-defense-authorization-act", "Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Wednesday evening upon voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):\n\n\u201cOur service members and their families deserve a bipartisan NDAA that respects everyone\u2019s service to our nation and does not contain right-wing culture war policy provisions. Unfortunately, that is not the type of NDAA House Republicans have advanced. In fact, Republicans are so desperate to pass the SAVE America Act \u2014 their bill that would make it more difficult for Americans to vote \u2014 that they attached it to this bill. This Republican NDAA also does nothing to rein in President Trump\u2019s ongoing misuse of the military \u2014 chief among them, the president\u2019s war of choice with Iran, which has never been authorized by Congress. I am also deeply concerned that this bill authorizes over a trillion dollars in funding for the Pentagon at a time when Republicans in Congress continue to make deep cuts to healthcare, education, nutrition assistance, and other programs that Americans depend on.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-bicameral-coalition-demand-doj-investigation-into-deaths-of-late-term-preborn-babies-at-d-c-abortion-clinic", "Rep. Fischbach, Bicameral Coalition Demand DOJ Investigation into Deaths of Late-Term Preborn Babies at D.C. Abortion Clinic", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), along with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), and over 50 Republican colleagues, sent a bicameral letter to Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche and US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro urging the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to thoroughly investigate the deaths of five late-term, preborn babies at a Washington, DC abortion clinic.\n\nThe lawmakers are calling on the DOJ to determine whether these deaths were the result of federal crimes, including infanticide or violations of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act.\n\n\u201cThe Biden DOJ turned a blind eye to these atrocious acts and refused to uphold the law. These five babies were robbed of their lives, and those responsible must be held accountable,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"We are calling on President Trump\u2019s DOJ to treat these horrific deaths with the seriousness they deserve, perform complete autopsies, and deliver long-overdue justice for these children.\u201d\n\nIn their letter, the coalition of lawmakers requests that the DOJ:\n\nPromptly complete a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding each child's death.\n\nPerform full autopsies and preserve all collected forensic evidence.\n\nEnsure proper, respectful burials for the infants once the investigation is concluded.\n\nBackground\n\nIn March 2022, the bodies of five late-term babies were recovered by the Metropolitan Police Department after being aborted at the Washington Surgi-Clinic, operated by late-term abortionist Dr. Cesare Santangelo. Medical experts who reviewed photographs of the deceased children found that four were viable premature infants, and at least one child bore severe injuries consistent with an illegal partial-birth abortion.\n\nIf performed while the child was alive, such procedures directly violate the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, which criminalizes the partial delivery of a living child to intentionally take their life.\n\nDespite repeated congressional inquiries, including a previous April 2022 bicameral letter, the Biden Administration's DOJ failed to conduct a comprehensive investigation and reportedly advised the Chief Medical Examiner to discard the infants' remains.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-demands-doj-and-sec-investigate-trumps-insider-trading", "Rep. Angie Craig Demands DOJ and SEC Investigate Trump's Insider Trading Subscription Service, \u201cTruth API\u201d", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig demanded that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigate President Trump\u2019s media company, \u201cTrump Media & Technology Group\u201d (\u201cTMTG\u201d), for its latest plan to unveil a $100,000 insider trading subscription service.\n\nIn a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, Rep. Craig pressed the Administration on its inaction following the announcement of \u201cTruth API\u201d \u2013 a blatant insider trading scheme that would enable the President to rake in personal profits by offering Wall Street billionaires inside information on the President\u2019s social media platform, Truth Social.\n\n\u201cI am deeply disturbed by your agencies\u2019 inaction on the $100,000 per-month insider trading subscription service unveiled by the President\u2019s social media company, Truth Social,\u201d Rep. Craig wrote. \u201cThis is another blatant giveaway to billionaires so that the President can make a quick buck at the expense of ordinary Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cReuters reports that for high-frequency traders, a head start of just a few milliseconds can translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars on a single large trade,\u201d she continued. \u201cEvery one of those dollars comes at the direct expense of the average investor who does not have $100,000 a month to spare to bribe President Trump.\u201d\n\nRep. Craig highlighted that President Trump owns approximately 41 percent of TMTG through his revocable trust, so every dollar of revenue going to Truth API will go directly into the President\u2019s pocket.\n\n\u201cA $100,000-a-month subscription may look like a drop in the bucket next to a $400 million plane from Qatar, but what is being sold here is worse than the price tag: it is a standing structural advantage over the American public in our own markets, handed to President Trump\u2019s billionaire buddies on Wall Street,\u201d Rep. Craig concluded.\n\nRep. Craig has led the charge to hold the President and his family members accountable for using the White House to enrich themselves. In January, she introduced her Presidential Conflict of Interest Accountability Act to prevent the President and Vice President from financially benefitting from their positions and take on President Trump\u2019s clear conflicts of interest.\n\nThe bill would require the President and the Vice President to submit a disclosure of financial interests to Congress and the Director of Government Ethics no later than 30 days after assuming office. Under this legislation, the President and Vice President and their immediate family members would have to divest of any financial interest posing a potential conflict of interest by transferring it to a blind trust and selling it.\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-ilhan-omar-passes-bipartisan-bill-fight-medical-provider-fraud", "Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Passes Bipartisan Bill to Fight Medical Provider Fraud", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill led by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) to strengthen protections for injured federal workers against fraudulent medical providers and improve government accountability.\n\nThe Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act empowers the Department of Labor to suspend FECA payments to medical providers convicted of fraud, protecting both patients and taxpayers. This bill is a targeted fix to a well-documented problem that the Department of Labor Inspector General has been recommending for years.\n\n\"I am thrilled to see the House pass my bill with Rep. Mackenzie to protect injured federal workers from fraudulent medical providers,\" said Rep. Omar.\u201cWhen a federal worker gets injured on the job, we have an obligation to make sure they get the care and benefits they have earned. For too long, gaps in the system have wasted taxpayer dollars while creating financial uncertainty for injured workers and their families. This bill will ensure injured federal workers receive the care they are owed, and the resources meant for their recovery are used responsibly and effectively \u2013 this is exactly what good government looks like.\u201d\n\nYou can find the text of the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Acthere.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-pushes-trump-administration-shut-down-notorious-ice-0", "Rep. Angie Craig Pushes Trump Administration to Shut Down Notorious ICE Processing Center Run by Private Prison Operator, CoreCivic", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 108 of her colleagues in pushing the Trump Administration to shut down the notorious Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas run by private prison contractor, CoreCivic. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Craig and her colleagues blasted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and CoreCivic for profiting off the detention of migrant families, including children.\n\nDilley, where five-year old Liam Ramos was held after being picked up by ICE in Columbia Heights, MN, is the only ICE facility in the country dedicated to detaining families with children. Current and former detainees have been outspoken about the unacceptable and dehumanizing conditions at the facility, including food contaminated with worms and mold, a lack of adequate education for school-age children and delayed and denied medical care. Detainees blame both ICE and CoreCivic, a company in which President Trump owns stock.\n\n\u201cFormer and current detained families describe horrific conditions perpetuated by CoreCivic and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are meant to strip them of their dignity and make them feel hopeless,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cAmericans have watched ICE\u2019s brutality play out in their communities, but what happens behind the walls of the Dilley detention facility remains out of sight by design. DHS must stop imprisoning families, end this inhumanity, and close the Dilley detention facility.\u201d\n\nThe Members specifically called out CoreCivic for using President Trump\u2019s mass deportation agenda to profit millions of dollars from its contract with ICE.\n\n\u201cPatrick Swindle, President and CEO of CoreCivic, recently boasted that CoreCivic provides the most humane, most efficient, most compliant, and best value to the government,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cHere, \u2018best value\u2019 means maximizing profit through lack of trained personnel, inedible food, and insufficient medical care. CoreCivic cares about their bottom line, not about the people in their care.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo child and family should be imprisoned for seeking safety by legitimately following United States immigration laws,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nRep. Craig has taken the Trump Administration to task over its reckless and lawless immigration agenda and has fought to bring home Minnesotans wrongfully detained by ICE.\n\nLast month, she successfully secured the release of her constituent, Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who was held in ICE detention while suffering from an untreated ovarian cyst. In May, she traveled to El Paso, TX to visit Pedro-Francisco and conduct oversight of two ICE detention facilities\u2014Camp East Montana and the El Paso Service Processing Center.\n\nEarlier this year, she conducted four oversight visits of the ICE processing center at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Following her third visit with Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), she sent a letter to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressing concern that no detainees were present during their visit despite reports that individuals were being held at Whipple and slamming Noem for previously denying them their constitutional right to conduct unannounced oversight visits. Rep. Craig also introduced articles of impeachment against former Secretary Noem in January before she was ultimately fired in March.\n\nShe has vocally opposed the opening of any new ICE facilities in Minnesota, including a proposed ICE detention center in Shakopee, which she successfully quashed alongside state and local leaders. And this Congress, she helped introduce the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act to establish standards of care for individuals held in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE custody.\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-pushes-trump-administration-shut-down-notorious-ice-processing", "Rep. Angie Craig Pushes Trump Administration to Shut Down Notorious ICE Processing Center Run by Private Prison Operator, CoreCivic", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 108 of her colleagues in pushing the Trump Administration to shut down the notorious Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas run by private prison contractor, CoreCivic. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Craig and her colleagues blasted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and CoreCivic for profiting off the detention of migrant families, including children.\n\nDilley, where five-year old Liam Ramos was held after being picked up by ICE in Columbia Heights, MN, is the only ICE facility in the country dedicated to detaining families with children. Current and former detainees have been outspoken about the unacceptable and dehumanizing conditions at the facility, including food contaminated with worms and mold, a lack of adequate education for school-age children and delayed and denied medical care. Detainees blame both ICE and CoreCivic, a company in which President Trump owns stock.\n\n\u201cFormer and current detained families describe horrific conditions perpetuated by CoreCivic and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are meant to strip them of their dignity and make them feel hopeless,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cAmericans have watched ICE\u2019s brutality play out in their communities, but what happens behind the walls of the Dilley detention facility remains out of sight by design. DHS must stop imprisoning families, end this inhumanity, and close the Dilley detention facility.\u201d\n\nThe Members specifically called out CoreCivic for using President Trump\u2019s mass deportation agenda to profit millions of dollars from its contract with ICE.\n\n\u201cPatrick Swindle, President and CEO of CoreCivic, recently boasted that CoreCivic provides the most humane, most efficient, most compliant, and best value to the government,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cHere, \u2018best value\u2019 means maximizing profit through lack of trained personnel, inedible food, and insufficient medical care. CoreCivic cares about their bottom line, not about the people in their care.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo child and family should be imprisoned for seeking safety by legitimately following United States immigration laws,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nRep. Craig has taken the Trump Administration to task over its reckless and lawless immigration agenda and has fought to bring home Minnesotans wrongfully detained by ICE.\n\nLast month, she successfully secured the release of her constituent, Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who was held in ICE detention while suffering from an untreated ovarian cyst. In May, she traveled to El Paso, TX to visit Pedro-Francisco and conduct oversight of two ICE detention facilities\u2014Camp East Montana and the El Paso Service Processing Center.\n\nEarlier this year, she conducted four oversight visits of the ICE processing center at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Following her third visit with Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), she sent a letter to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem expressing concern that no detainees were present during their visit despite reports that individuals were being held at Whipple and slamming Noem for previously denying them their constitutional right to conduct unannounced oversight visits. Rep. Craig also introduced articles of impeachment against former Secretary Noem in January before she was ultimately fired in March.\n\nShe has vocally opposed the opening of any new ICE facilities in Minnesota, including a proposed ICE detention center in Shakopee, which she successfully quashed alongside state and local leaders. And this Congress, she helped introduce the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act to establish standards of care for individuals held in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE custody.\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-angie-craig-introduces-legislation-create-public-option-lower-health", "Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Legislation to Create a Public Option, Lower Health Insurance Costs for Minnesotans", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation to create a public option and lower health care costs for Minnesotans struggling to afford sky-high insurance premiums.\n\nRep. Craig\u2019s Medicare-X Choice Act builds on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare frameworks to create a Medicare Exchange plan that would offer affordable health insurance options to families, individuals and small businesses and increase competition in the health insurance market. The bill would also permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that Congressional Republicans allowed to expire at the end of 2025, codify the \u201cfamily glitch\u201d fix and provide funding for a national reinsurance program \u2013 policies that Rep. Craig has long championed.\n\nAmericans are facing skyrocketing insurance premiums following the expiration of the ACA tax credits and the implementation of President Trump and Republicans\u2019 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid last year. As a result, 17,000 Minnesotans have dropped their MNSure coverage \u2013 the health insurance plan they purchased through the state\u2019s ACA marketplace \u2013 this year alone.\n\n\u201cEven before Republicans made historic cuts to Medicaid and stripped the American people of the ACA tax credits they relied on to afford health coverage, it was too expensive to be sick in this country,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cNow, thousands of Minnesotans have lost MNSure coverage and countless others are paying through the roof just to access the basic health care they need. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. A public option will offer folks across this country lower premiums for quality care, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to be introducing this common-sense legislation in the house \u2013 to actually lower health care costs and increase competition in the marketplace.\u201d\n\nSince coming to Congress in 2019, Rep. Craig has worked to lower health care costs and make quality care accessible to every Minnesotan.\n\nIn April, she introduced the Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act to hold health insurance companies accountable for above-average denial rates and refund patients for medical payments that should have been covered by insurance. And in February, she introduced the Patient Debt Relief Act to ease the burden of medical debt on Minnesotans by protecting individuals from predatory debt collection practices and requiring hospitals to offer more manageable repayment options.\n\nIn 2022, the provision of Rep. Craig\u2019s bill that capped insulin copays at $35/month for Medicare recipients was signed into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. That same year, Rep. Craig successfully pushed the Biden Administration to close the \u201cfamily glitch\u201d \u2013 a move that lowered health care costs for an estimated 62,000 Minnesotans.\n\nIn 2019, Rep. Craig introduced her first health care bill, the State Health Care Premium Reduction Act, which would provide funding for state reinsurance programs to directly lower premiums, out-of-pocket costs and deductibles, and make the ACA tax credits permanent.\n\nSenators Michael Bennett (D-CO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) are original co-sponsors in the House. Her bill is supported by Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mccollum-votes-present-massie-amendment", "Congresswoman McCollum Votes Present on Massie Amendment", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "ASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement after voting against the Massie amendment, which would strike all $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel.\n\n\u201cI have long been a vocal opponent of the way the United States provides a blank check to the Netanyahu government. For the last nine years, I have carried a bill to put limits on how all US dollars to Israel may be used, which would ensure that not one penny of taxpayer dollars is used by Israel to violate the human rights of Palestinian children. I am also a cosponsor on legislation like the Block the Bombs Act, which also places limits on US assistance to Israel\n\n\u201cHowever, I cannot support Mr. Massie\u2019s amendment as I have serious concerns that with the way it is so broadly written. As drafted, other foreign assistance\u2014including vital assistance to Palestinians\u2014could be cut off as well. For many of my colleagues in the majority, this amendment is just another way for them to carry out President Trump\u2019s isolationist agenda to limit and, in some cases completely cease, US foreign assistance.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-representative-ilhan-omar-introduces-resolution-urging-us-join", "U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar Introduces Resolution Urging U.S. to Join International Criminal Court", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a resolution calling on the United States to become a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and revoke sanctions and visa bans on ICC officials.\n\nThe Congresswoman\u2019s resolution comes days after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his intention to dismantle the ICC, an independent, credible tribunal built to prosecute the worst crimes known to man. This move would be antithetical not only to American values, but to global stability and international law.\n\n\u201cI have seen firsthand that impunity breeds more violence,\u201d said. Rep. Omar. \u201cFailure to address atrocities entrenches divisions, prevents healing, and fuels cycles of insecurity. The ICC is a court of last resort, stepping in only when there is credible evidence of war crimes, genocide, or crimes against humanity and a country is unwilling or unable to prosecute those responsible. It is a crucial tool for justice in places where victims have nowhere else to turn. If we truly believe in human rights and the rule of law, we should strengthen international justice\u2014not undermine it. The United States should lead by example and show that no one is above the law.\"\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Jes\u00fas \"Chuy\" Garc\u00eda (D-IL), and Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (D-NY).\n\nThe full text of the resolution is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-statement-her-vote-against-massie-amendment", "Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against Massie Amendment", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against Rep. Thomas Massie\u2019s amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act regarding funding for Israel.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote was an unserious attempt by Rep. Thomas Massie to implement sweeping and irresponsible changes to America\u2019s foreign policy.\n\n\u201cLet me be clear. Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s reckless policies and the humanitarian crisis he has created in Gaza have damaged Israel\u2019s reputation on the world stage and therefore jeopardized any progress toward weakening Hamas and implementing a necessary two-state solution. Not to mention, President Trump and Netanyahu\u2019s dangerous and illegal war with Iran has driven up costs and put American troops in harm\u2019s way. I firmly believe that the best thing for the U.S.-Israel relationship is for Netanyahu to lose his next election.\n\n\u201cThat said, the U.S.\u2019 longstanding partnership with Israel is critical for maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and a blanket ban on all foreign aid, including humanitarian programs, would not only endanger the Israeli people, but also American troops and our allies in the region.\n\n\u201cAttempting to litigate these complex foreign policy conversations through an amendment to the national security appropriations bill undermines the importance of our alliance with Israel and threatens to undercut ongoing efforts to restore peace in the Middle East.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/over-100-organizations-voice-support-for-rep-fischbach-s-biobased-materials-investment-production-act", "Over 100 Organizations Voice Support for Rep. Fischbach's Biobased Materials Investment & Production Act", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) announced that 105 organizations from across the agricultural, manufacturing, and scientific sectors have signed a joint letter of support for HR 8137, the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act.\n\nIn the letter, the coalition emphasizes that the legislation offers a practical, bipartisan approach to expanding the American bioeconomy and enhancing national security.\n\n\"The support from over 100 organizations shows just how vital this legislation is for our agriculture and manufacturing sectors,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"By utilizing American-grown crops to manufacture everyday products, this bill will drive investment to our rural communities and open new markets for our farmers.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nHR 8137 was introduced earlier this year in a bipartisan effort, with Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), to provide tax incentives for the production of biobased chemicals and materials. The legislation allows taxpayers to select the incentive structure that best aligns with their business model:\n\nProduction Support: A tax credit of $0.10 per pound for renewable materials produced and sold, up to $10 million a year, or\n\nInvestment Support: A 30% investment tax credit to help offset the capital costs of constructing or retrofitting manufacturing plants.\n\nAs highlighted in the letter, a strengthened US bioeconomy will create new economic opportunities for rural communities, increase market opportunities for farmers, and expand choices for consumers. Additionally, by reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, H.R. 8137 will directly strengthen national security while enhancing American competitiveness on the global stage.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-def-act-to-protect-farmers-truckers-and-operators", "Rep. Fischbach, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan DEF Act to Protect Farmers, Truckers, and Operators", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL), Don Davis (NC-01), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Brad Finstad (MN-01) have introduced the Diesel Engine Flexibility (DEF) Act. This legislation provides 10 years of legal protection for companies that follow the EPA's 2025 and 2026 guidelines, reducing unnecessary engine shutdowns caused by faulty DEF sensors while maintaining emissions protections.\n\n\"Hardworking Minnesotans should not be penalized by bureaucracy when a sensor malfunctions. The DEF Act provides a vital, 10-year legal shield that protects our agricultural and trucking industries from unnecessary shutdowns, keeping supply chains moving while maintaining existing emissions standards,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"This is a common-sense solution for rural America.\"\n\n\"Farmers, truckers, and equipment operators depend on reliable equipment to keep our economy moving. They shouldn't be sidelined by faulty sensors or unnecessary shutdowns that have nothing to do with actual emissions,\" Fedorchak said. \"The DEF Act brings commonsense certainty by preserving the EPA's updated guidance in law while creating a stable regulatory framework for the next decade. It gives manufacturers, operators, and independent technicians the certainty they need to invest, innovate, and keep equipment running without sacrificing emissions performance.\"\n\n\u201cWhen a tractor or truck sits idle, farmers, truckers, manufacturers, and small businesses feel the pain. They rely on reliable diesel-powered equipment every day. The Diesel Engine Flexibility Act would reduce unnecessary downtime caused by faulty emissions sensors while keeping every existing emissions standard in place, said Davis. \u201cIt's a practical solution that supports jobs, strengthens our rural economy, and helps keep America fed and our communities growing.\u201d\n\n\u201cDue to previous EPA guidelines, our nation\u2019s farmers were required to rely on faulty DEF sensors and mandates. As a fourth-generation farmer, I am proud to join Congresswoman Fedorchak in introducing the DEF Act, which will codify the recently improved EPA guidance for diesel engines and vehicles, providing increased flexibility and clarity for folks in farm country \u2013 no matter the administration,\u201d said Finstad.\n\nFaulty DEF sensors and rigid EPA engine shutdown requirements are costing farmers, truckers, and operators time and money, often through no fault of their own. The DEF Act addresses this by strengthening monitoring capabilities, limiting engine shutdowns and performance reductions, and providing independent technicians with legal clarity to service their customers\u2019 equipment. Specifically, the legislation:\n\nCreates a 10-year statutory safe harbor for EPA diesel emissions guidance issued in 2025 and 2026.\n\nAllows EPA to continue approving software updates, diagnostic improvements, recalls, and other administrative actions consistent with the guidance.\n\nRequires future emissions standards to include meaningful lead times, including at least three model years of applicability and five years before taking effect.\n\nDirects EPA to consider reducing unnecessary shutdowns, derates, and operational disruptions when developing future emissions regulations.\n\nWithout congressional action, these improvements remain subject to future administrative changes. The DEF Act provides long-term certainty for equipment owners, manufacturers, and technicians.", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-cosponsors-bill-block-iran-war-funding", "U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Block Iran War Funding", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Kelly Morrison", "M001234", "morrison.house.gov", "morrison", "https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, after Donald Trump escalated his war with Iran, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) announced her cosponsorship of the No Funds for Iran War Act, which would prohibit any taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran.\n\nNow, the Trump Administration is asking for billions more in taxpayer dollars to fund the war in Iran \u2014 even though the war is increasingly unpopular with the majority of Americans.\n\nThe No Funds for Iran War Act was introduced by Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18), a combat veteran, and cosponsored by 37 House Democrats, including 14 veterans. Representative Morrison is a proud member of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee.\n\nUnder Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war. Since launching the first attack on Iran in February of this year, President Trump has neither sought nor received Congressional authorization for this war. Representative Morrison has been staunchly opposed to this illegal war and has voted for every War Powers Resolution to end the war. A member of the House Small Business Committee, Representative Morrison met with Minnesotan small business owners this spring who told her that rising prices due to the war in Iran pose an existential threat to their businesses.\n\n\u201cGrocery prices are rising. Gas prices are rising. Half of Americans can\u2019t afford health insurance. But instead of doing anything to address these problems or make life better for the American people, the President has dragged us into another costly, illegal, and foreign war and refuses to get us out of it,\u201d said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. \u201cI\u2019m cosponsoring the No Funds for Iran War Act to block the President from spending any more taxpayer dollars on this illegal war that\u2019s deeply unpopular and increasingly reckless. Not one dollar more for this illegal war that the American people don\u2019t want but are being forced to pay for.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Morrison spoke on the House floor this morning, calling out Trump\u2019s reckless actions that have dragged the United States into another costly, foreign war, costing taxpayers billions while doing nothing to make life more affordable for the American people.\n\nWatch Rep. Morrison\u2019s full speech HERE.\n\nImage\n\nRead a transcript of Rep. Morrison\u2019s remarks below:\n\nMadam Speaker, today I rise against the Trump Administration's reckless, costly, and illegal war in Iran.\n\nIn just the last 24 hours, President Trump\u2019s \u201cdeal\u201d has collapsed yet again, tensions have escalated, blockades have been reinstated, and strikes have resumed.\n\nPresident Trump has informed the nation that we are once again at war with Iran \u2013 an illegal war that no one asked for, no one wanted, and yet every American is paying the price for.\n\nDonald Trump is backing the United States into a corner \u2013 and the worst part about it is that he has no plan to get us out.\n\nHis strategy is to bomb first, think later.\n\nHe\u2019s sacrificing our economy\u2026 our security\u2026 our standing in the world \u2013 and for what?\n\n1 in 2 Americans can\u2019t afford health insurance.\n\nFood, housing, and child care costs are astronomical.\n\nInflation is at a three-year high and the cost of gas, groceries, and everything in between is going up.\n\nPresident Trump was elected to office on the promise of lowering costs and ending unwinnable wars overseas.\n\nAnd yet here we are.\n\nAnd now he is demanding that taxpayers pay hundreds of billions of dollars to fund his new endless, costly, illegal war in Iran.\n\nThe American people deserve so much better from their President.\n\nWhen Donald Trump first got us into this war, he said it would last about 4-6 weeks.\n\nWell now it\u2019s been 20.\n\nOver the last five months, the Trump Administration has spent more than $100 billion dollars on their illegal war on the other side of the world.\n\nDo you know what $100 billion could fund here at home?\n\nChild care for 7 million children.\n\nHealth care for 10 million people.\n\nFood assistance for 45 million Americans.\n\nThese aren\u2019t just arbitrary numbers.\n\nTrump\u2019s actions have real impacts. And real costs. On real people\u2019s lives.\n\nAnd let\u2019s not forget, this comes as Trump made the single largest cut to health care and food assistance in our nation\u2019s history last year.\n\nAfter millions of Americans have lost their health insurance and families are struggling to feed their children, President Trump is demanding that taxpayers send hundreds of billions of dollars to fight a foreign war overseas.\n\nOf course President Trump has literally told us time and time again that he does not care about the American people.\n\nWell he may not care \u2013 but the elected officials in this chamber should.\n\nIt is literally our job to do what\u2019s best for our constituents.\n\nWe cannot stand by and watch President Trump drag us into yet another mess \u2013 especially when it\u2019s at the expense of Americans every. Single. Time.\n\nAnd let\u2019s just step back for a moment here and ask the question: why are we even in this war?\n\nThis Administration still can\u2019t give us a good answer. No explanation. No reason. No strategy. No endgame.\n\nAs an American\u2026 as a patriot\u2026 as the wife of an Army combat veteran, I am outraged.\n\nWhen you make the decision to send American soldiers into harm's way, you better have a damn good reason for it and you better know what you\u2019re doing.\n\nWe have neither \u2013 and this Administration continues to recklessly put our troops\u2019 lives on the line without care or cause.\n\nIt\u2019s shameful.\n\nThat\u2019s why I\u2019m joining my colleague and combat veteran Representative Pat Ryan in fighting to end this reckless war and reassert our Congressional authority over war-making powers.\n\nMadam Speaker, we need to pass the No Funds for Iran War Act and stop any taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran.\n\nBoth chambers of Congress, which are Republican-controlled, I might add, have passed War Powers Resolutions to end the Iran War \u2013 but there needs to be more.\n\nPresident Trump thinks he\u2019s above the law \u2013 but he is not.\n\nAnd it is up to the Republican majorities in Congress to stop him.\n\nIt is their Constitutional duty.\n\nTo put the American people, our national security, our economy, above a single president\u2019s self-serving war of choice.\n\nTo my Republican colleagues, I plead: What is your line? When will you put the American people first and stop this war?\n\nWe are not powerless. We can end this war.\n\nI implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to listen to the American people, find their courage, and end this war.\n\nMadam Speaker, I yield back.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/07/13/finstad-hosts-roundtable-discussion-with-va-secretary-southern-minnesota-veterans/", "Finstad Hosts Roundtable Discussion with VA Secretary, Southern Minnesota Veterans", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and southern Minnesota veterans. Congressman Finstad and Secretary Collins heard directly from southern Minnesota\u2019s veteran community, discussing how Congress can increase access to VA healthcare and enhance benefits. While in Mankato, Congressman Finstad and Secretary Collins also toured the Lyle C. Pearson Community-Based Outpatient VA Clinic and met with representatives of the Bravo Zulu House.\n\n\u201cService members put their lives on the line in defense of our freedom,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cI appreciated the opportunity to hear from some of southern Minnesota\u2019s veterans directly about how I can support them in Congress, especially when it comes to improving VA benefits and services systemwide. Thank you, Secretary Collins, for joining us in the First District to learn more about the resources we have to offer for our veteran communities and discuss how we can continue to serve those who have served our country.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-statement-rubio-icc-announcement", "Rep. Omar Statement on Rubio ICC Announcement", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Ilhan Omar", "O000173", "omar.house.gov", "omar", "https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement on his intent to dismantle the International Criminal Court:\n\n\u201cSecretary Rubio\u2019s announcement that he will dismantle the International Criminal Court is reckless and dangerous. It undermines the rule of law, weakens global accountability, and turns America's back on the values we claim to champion.\n\n\u201cThe ICC is an independent international court created to ensure that perpetrators of the world's gravest crimes\u2014genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity\u2014cannot escape justice.\n\n\u201cSecretary Rubio claims that the ICC poses \u2018an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty\u2019 and that American servicemembers could be prosecuted simply for serving our country. That is simply not true. The ICC is an international court of last resort, intended to prosecute only the most horrific crimes \u2013 war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity \u2013 when countries are unable or unwilling to do so themselves. The best way to avoid ICC scrutiny is simple: don't commit atrocity crimes, and if credible allegations arise, investigate them transparently and hold those responsible accountable.\n\n\u201cThe United States should lead by example, not exempt itself from the standards it expects everyone else to follow. In 2022, I introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the ICC because I believe America should stand with victims of atrocities, defend human rights, and strengthen the international rule of law. I will reintroduce that resolution in the coming days, and I urge my colleagues who believe in justice and human rights to join me.\n\n\u201cAmerica is strongest when we lead with our values, not when we demand immunity from them. If we respect human rights, uphold the rule of law, and hold ourselves to the same standards we ask of others, we have nothing to fear from the ICC.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passing-us-senator-lindsey-graham", "Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", "mccollum", "https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Sunday following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina:\n\n\u201cI offer my sincere condolences to Senator Graham\u2019s family, his colleagues, and his many friends. Though Senator Graham and I sat on different sides of the aisle, we found common ground in our shared commitment to our Ukrainian allies and their fight to defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression. As a House co-chair of the International Conservation Caucus, Senator Graham and I worked together in partnership with villages and governments across Africa to protect unique and threatened places both today and for future generations.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-13T08:14:37Z", "2026-07-13T08:15:42Z"], ["https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craigs-office-puts-more-10-million-back-minnesotans-pockets-through", "Rep. Craig's Office Puts More Than $10 Million Back into Minnesotans\u2019 Pockets Through Constituent Services", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Angie Craig", "C001119", "craig.house.gov", "craig", "https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EAGAN, MN \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that her office has officially returned more than $10 million to constituents in Minnesota\u2019s Second Congressional District. Through her office\u2019s constituent services operation, Rep. Craig\u2019s team has put $10,014,233 wrongfully withheld by the federal government back into the pockets of Minnesotans.\n\nSince Rep. Craig came to Congress in 2019, her office has completed 6,937 constituent cases. Her constituent services team has successfully completed 1,811 cases this Congress alone.\n\n\u201cMy number one priority in Congress is serving my constituents back in Minnesota\u2019s Second Congressional District,\u201d said Rep. Craig. \u201cThat means helping folks recoup their hard-earned money and ensuring that they get the benefits they are entitled to. I am so proud of the work my team has done to make Minnesotans whole, and we\u2019ll keep working to put every penny we can back into the pockets of folks in CD2.\u201d\n\nLast month, the Congressional Management Foundation awarded Rep. Craig\u2019s office a \u201cCertificate of Excellence in Constituent Service\u201d for its exceptional work serving Minnesotans navigating issues with federal agencies. Earlier this year \u2013 during the height of Operation Metro Surge \u2013 Rep. Craig\u2019s constituent services team secured the release of 12 constituents wrongfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).\n\nRep. Craig's office has resolved cases involving the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State, the Department of Education, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal agencies.\n\nConstituents seeking help with a federal agency can contact Rep. Craig's constituent services team via phone at (651) 846-2120 or email at RepCraigCasework@mail.house.gov. More information on Rep. Craig\u2019s constituent services can be found at https://craig.house.gov/casework.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-introduces-bill-support-ranked-choice-voting", "U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill in Support of Ranked Choice Voting", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Kelly Morrison", "M001234", "morrison.house.gov", "morrison", "https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Voter Choice Act, which makes it easier for states and local governments to implement ranked choice voting.\n\nRanked choice voting has been proven to lower election costs, reduce polarization, and drive voter turnout across the country \u2014 and more and more cities, states, and counties are choosing ranked choice voting in their elections.\n\nIn Minnesota, five cities (Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul) have already implemented ranked choice voting for their elections, and have seen historic voter turnout since switching to ranked choice voting.\n\nRep. Morrison\u2019s Voter Choice Act will help incentivize more states and local governments to adopt ranked choice voting by providing $40 million in federal grants to governments who make the switch.\n\nThe Voter Choice Act is endorsed by more than 30 voting rights advocacy and nonprofit organizations, including Better Ballot NC, Better Ballot SC, Black Voters Matter Fund, Clearinghouse on Women's Issues, Divided We Fall, FairVote Action, FairVote Illinois Action, FairVote Minnesota, Feminist Majority Foundation, Free Speech For People, Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Indivisible Howard County, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), National Organization For Women, National Voter Corps, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center, People Power United, Rank The Vote, Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center, Represent Women, Secure Elections Network, Task Force for Democracy, Texas Civil Rights Project, Third Way, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, Vote Nevada, Voter Choice Massachusetts, and VoterChoice NJ.\n\n\u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve seen concrete evidence that ranked choice voting is one of the best tools we have to increase voter turnout and give Americans more choice at the ballot box. In Minnesota, we\u2019ve seen the historic voter turnout that ranked choice voting has spurred, and it\u2019s clear that more and more voters across the country want to implement ranked choice voting,\u201d said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. \u201cShould they choose to, the Voter Choice Act simplymakes it easier for state and local governments to switch to ranked choice voting. Especially as we face increased polarization in our country, ranked choice voting will help bridge divides and allow voters to focus on the issues that matter most to them \u2014 not partisan attacks.\u201d\n\n\u201cRanked choice voting empowers voters and ensures elected officials are accountable to all of their constituents,\u201d said Meredith Sumpter, President and CEO of FairVote, a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. \u201cAt a time when so many have lost faith in our democratic system, Americans across the nation are working to make their elections and government better with ranked choice voting. The Voter Choice Act will help more cities, counties, and states on this path \u2014 toward more voter choice, majority-supported outcomes, and more responsive government with ranked choice voting.\u201d\n\n\u201cRanked choice voting gives voters more choice, more voice, and more say in who represents them. It's a proven, cost-effective alternative to runoff elections that ensures winners have broad support and elections reflect the will of the majority. Federal support for election modernization should include innovations like Ranked Choice Voting that strengthen participation, representation, and confidence in our democracy. We are grateful to Representative Kelly Morrison for her leadership in introducing the Voter Choice Act and championing reforms that help our democracy better serve voters,\u201d said Jeanne Massey, Executive Director of FairVote MN.\n\nRead the full text of the bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-kelly-morrison-leads-colleagues-demanding-trump-admin-reinstate", "U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Reinstate Canceled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants", "2026-07-08", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Kelly Morrison", "M001234", "morrison.house.gov", "morrison", "https://morrison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) led nearly 80 members of the Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus (DWC) and the Democratic Caucus in demanding the immediate reversal of the Trump Administration\u2019s cancellation of 53 active Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) grants, totaling $68 million in funding \u2014 including one awarded in Hennepin County, Minnesota.\n\n\u201cAs an OB-GYN, I\u2019m deeply troubled that the Trump Administration is defunding programs that keep our kids safe,\u201d said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. \u201cThis program funds rigorously studied, evidence-based practices that have been proven to help prevent infections and disease, reduce risky behavior, decrease teen pregnancies, and save lives. Canceling this work is indefensible and dangerous. HHS must reverse these cancellations immediately.\u201d\n\nThe Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program provides grants to organizations working to prevent teen pregnancy across the country. TPP has reached more than 1.4 million teens across the United States.\n\nCongress has long appropriated funds for this program in a bipartisan manner, recognizing the importance of helping young people make healthy decisions and sustaining a program that leads to reduced sexual risk behavior, decreased sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and fewer unintended teen pregnancies.\n\nIn their letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Members explain that TPP is critical to helping young people make health decisions that lead to reduced sexual risk, and highlight the impact this program has had on reducing teen birth rates in the U.S. and helping young people thrive:\n\n\u201cThe teen birth rate has fallen 81% since 1991 and 72% since 2007. The outcomes of this program save lives as teenage pregnancies are at high risk for health complications. Specifically, teenagers 16-19 years old face increased risk of preterm birth, and teens 15 years old and younger are even more vulnerable to health complications. Overall, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program has an established history of investing in community-driven strategies, identifying new curricula that work through rigorous evaluation, and supporting their implementation with fidelity.\u201d\n\nThe Members also emphasize the harm of removing and redirecting funds from TPP programs, which will undermine the program's ability to help young people and disrupt critical research:\n\n\u201cRedirecting funding from the TPP program jeopardizes access to the high-quality health education, support, and resources that Congress intended. Abrupt and arbitrary disruptions on grounds unrelated to the core aims of the TPP program undermine the ability of the program to serve its congressionally intended purpose of giving young people the knowledge and tools needed to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes and promote positive experiences, relationships, and environments that help our nation\u2019s youth thrive.\u201d\n\nIn addition to reversing the cancellation of funds, the letter calls on HHS to provide the rationale behind each cancellation, justifications for canceling the grants, and explanations for redirecting the funding to programs not previously authorized by Congress.\n\nRead the full letter HERE and below:\n\nDear Secretary Kennedy:\n\nWe, as members of the Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus and Democratic Caucus, are disturbed by the\n\ncancellation of 53 of the 66 active grants, approximately $68 million dollars of grant funding, in the Teen\n\nPregnancy Prevention Program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services\u2019 (HHS) Office of Population Affairs. We request an immediate reversal of the termination of these funds and responses to the inquiries included below.\n\nThe HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program is a tiered, evidence-based program that provides competitive grants to diverse organizations working to prevent teen pregnancy across the United States and its territories. Millions of young people across the country have positively benefited from the programs funded by TPP funds. The teen birth rate has fallen 81% since 1991 and 72% since 2007. The outcomes of this program save lives as teenage pregnancies are at high risk for health complications. Specifically, teenagers 16-19 years old face increased risk of preterm birth, and teens 15 years old and younger are even more vulnerable to health complications. Overall, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program has an established history of investing in community-driven strategies, identifying new curricula that work through rigorous evaluation, and supporting their implementation with fidelity.\n\nCongress has long appropriated the funds for this program in a bipartisan manner recognizing the importance of helping young people make healthy decisions and sustaining a program that leads to reduced sexual risk behavior, decreased sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and fewer unintended teen pregnancies. Congress has specifically designated the majority of funds (Tier 1) to be appropriated for \u201creplicating programs that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation to reduce teenage pregnancy, behavioral risk factors underlying teenage pregnancy, or other associated risk factors.\u201d A smaller percentage of funds (Tier 2) are dedicated to the development and testing of new programs. Together, Tier 1 and Tier 2 grantees have served millions of young people and expanded a growing body of evidence of what works to prevent teen pregnancy. In fact, the contributions of the TPP Program were also acknowledged in a September 2017 unanimously agreed-to report from the Bipartisan Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking, who highlighted the TPP Program as an example of a federal program developing increasingly rigorous portfolios of evidence. Rigorous evaluation and evidence-based practices are essential to the continued success of teen pregnancy prevention efforts for which millions of dollars have already been invested.\n\nMost recently, Congress passed and the President signed into law H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, on February 3, 2026, which reauthorized the funds for the TPP program and maintained the program\u2019s focus on replicating programs that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation, for research and demonstration grants to develop, replicate, refine, and test additional models and innovative strategies for preventing teenage pregnancy, and to carry out evaluations (including longitudinal evaluations) of teenage pregnancy prevention approaches. Redirecting funding from the TPP program jeopardizes access to the high-quality health education, support, and resources that Congress intended. Abrupt and arbitrary disruptions on grounds unrelated to the core aims of the TPP program undermine the ability of the program to serve its congressionally intended purpose of giving young people the knowledge and tools needed to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes and promote positive experiences, relationships, and environments that help our nation\u2019s youth thrive.\n\nWe urge HHS to immediately reverse the grant terminations and request a response to the following inquiries by July 10, 2026.\n\n1. Please explain the rationale for each of the 53 cancellations clarifying how each program \"no longer effectuates agency priorities.\"\n\n2. Please provide justification as to why each of the 53 terminated grants do not align with the direction given under the language appropriating these funds as outlined in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.\n\n3. Please explain the rationale for issuing two new notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) with intentions not outlined in the authority granted under law by under Division B, Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-09T08:24:13Z", "2026-07-09T08:26:05Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-co-leads-fraud-act-to-crack-down-on-state-leaders-who-fail-to-report-taxpayer-theft", "Rep. Fischbach Co-Leads FRAUD Act to Crack Down on State Leaders Who Fail to Report Taxpayer Theft", "2026-07-08", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined the Minnesota Congressional Republican Delegation in introducing the Federal Responsibility and Accountability for Unchecked Dereliction (FRAUD) Act to strengthen accountability when state officials become aware of fraud involving federal funds. This legislation follows a House Oversight Committee report that found that high-level Minnesota state officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, had known about the fraud in Minnesota since 2019 and repeatedly failed to act.\n\n\"The scale of fraud we saw in Minnesota is flat-out unacceptable, and it\u2019s infuriating that Governor Walz and other state leaders looked the other way while billions were stolen,\" said Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach. \"They need to be held accountable. We need the FRAUD Act in place so the next Minnesota governor, or any future leader, will never be allowed to let something like this happen again. Taxpayers deserve to know their hard-earned money is actually being protected.\"\n\nHere's what the rest of the delegation had to say about this legislation:\n\n\u201cBillions of taxpayer dollars were stolen in Minnesota because state leaders like Tim Walz looked the other way and even threatened to retaliate against state whistleblowers who tried to sound the alarm,\" said Congressman Pete Stauber. \"To this day, none of these so-called leaders have been held accountable for this stunning failure of public trust. My FRAUD Act will change that by ensuring any official who knowingly fails to report fraud faces criminal prosecution and is never able to oversee the distribution of federal funds ever again. Turning a blind eye to fraud is just as bad as committing it, and it\u2019s time the consequences reflect that.\u201d\n\n\u201cFraud is wrong, plain and simple. Unfortunately, we have state leaders who ignored and enabled the problem, resulting in billions of dollars in fraud,\" said Congressman Tom Emmer. \u201cThe House Oversight Committee confirmed what we all knew: Governor Walz and other state officials were aware of the fraud and yet did nothing. The FRAUD Act will ensure accountability and protect taxpayer funds.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn Minnesota, and across the country, a state\u2019s highest elected officials \u2013 those responsible for safeguarding taxpayer dollars \u2013 have an obligation to take action against fraud when it\u2019s reported,\" said Congressman Brad Finstad. \"I am committed to bringing accountability to Gov. Walz and Attorney General Ellison for ignoring the rampant fraud that\u2019s robbed our fellow Minnesotans of billions of dollars, and am proud to support the FRAUD Act to restore transparency and accountability in federally funded, state administrated programs.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the FRAUD Act will:", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://finstad.house.gov/2026/07/07/finstad-announces-2026-service-academy-nominees/", "Finstad Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominees", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Brad Finstad", "F000475", "finstad.house.gov", "finstad", "https://finstad.house.gov/media", "scraper", "NEW ULM, MN \u2013 Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota students to the nation\u2019s service academies, all of whom have accepted appointments to their respective institutions. Individuals nominated by Rep. Finstad include:\n\nBrady Arneson, Minnesota Connections Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy\n\nAidan Moeller, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School, U.S. Air Force Academy\n\nEvan Jenkins, Rochester Century High School, U.S. Air Force Academy\n\nDayton Clobes, Mankato East High School, U.S. Military Academy\n\n\u201cIt is a privilege to nominate this group of outstanding students from Minnesota\u2019s First District to attend our great service academies,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cWe live in the greatest country in the world because of young leaders like these who are willing to put service before self to support and defend our freedom. I know Brady, Aidan, Evan, and Dayton will represent southern Minnesota with pride and will go on to serve our nation well.\u201d\n\nStudents accepted into U.S. service academies will earn a four-year university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Congressman Finstad recently met with three of the 2026 nominees and their families to congratulate them on their achievements.", 1, "2026-07-08T07:27:19Z", "2026-07-08T07:28:28Z"], ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2026/7/rep-fischbach-introduces-the-securing-agriculture-s-workforce-act-to-deliver-long-overdue-relief-to-western-minnesota-farmers", "Rep. Fischbach Introduces the Securing Agriculture\u2019s Workforce Act to Deliver Long-Overdue Relief to Western Minnesota Farmers", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn \"GT\" Thompson last week as an original cosponsor of the Securing Agriculture\u2019s Workforce Act. This legislation modernizes the H-2A agricultural worker program, delivering labor flexibility and financial predictability to agricultural producers.\n\n\"Our hard-working farmers should not have to fight through mountains of federal red tape just to feed and fuel our country,\" said Rep. Fischbach. \"Rigid and outdated H-2A program requirements have ignored the realities of modern farming, leaving our local ag economy without a strong workforce. This producer-backed bill answers the calls of our farmers by cutting compliance costs and establishing a stable, predictable framework so our agricultural community can thrive.\"\n\n\u201cThere is no greater national security threat than disruptions to our food supply,\u201d Rep. 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