{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"ND\" and year = 2025 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-lower-health-care-costs-expand-affordable-coverage-options", "Fedorchak votes to lower health care costs, expand affordable coverage options", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation to lower prescription drug costs, reduce premiums through Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSRs), expand Association Health Plans, protect access to employer-sponsored insurance, and empower patients to make better health care decisions.\n\n\u201cThe so-called Affordable Care Act failed to live up to its name. Fifteen years later, Americans are struggling with skyrocketing premiums, fewer options, and a broken system defined by fraud and abuse,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act begins unwinding this broken model and gives working Americans a real path to affordable coverage. Our goal is a health care system that puts patients first and meets their needs with greater access, more choices, lower costs, and good-quality care.\u201d\n\nThe Democrat-led \u2018Affordable Care Act\u2019 has failed to deliver on its core promise of affordability. The average premium for single coverage is $9,325 per year, while the average premium for family coverage is nearly $27,000.\n\nIn 2026 alone, health insurance on the ACA marketplace is rising 26 percent. At the same time, insurance revenues have increased from $245 billion when Obamacare was first passed to $1.4 trillion in 2023. Moreover, a recent report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the ACA marketplace. According to a JEC study, phantom enrollees now make up 35 percent of marketplace enrollees.\n\nSpecifically, the legislation:\n\nLowers Prescription Drug Costs\n\nSaves taxpayers $1.9 billion by reducing health care premiums for millions of American workers.\n\nCracks down on middlemen by requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be transparent with employers, empowering small businesses to negotiate better deals and lower drug costs for workers.\n\nPBMs would be required to report each drug dispensed by an employer\u2019s health plan, at what cost each drug was dispensed, how many participants for each drug, and the amount of rebates or other fees that are incurred because of each drug.\n\nLowers premium costs through Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSRs)\n\nAppropriates cost-sharing reduction payments to stabilize the broken system and individual market.\n\nReduces out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copays.\n\nLowers ACA Marketplace premiums by 11 percent, around double the premium reduction compared to extending the Democrats\u2019 temporary COVID credits.\n\nSaves patients as much as $1,871 each year across the country and saves the American taxpayers $36.7 billion.\n\nReduces hidden premium increases caused by \u201csilver loading.\u201d Lowers costs for workers and small business owners who don\u2019t qualify for subsidies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-strengthen-grid-reliability-prevent-premature-power-plant", "Fedorchak votes to strengthen grid reliability, prevent premature power plant closures", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of legislation to strengthen long-term electric grid reliability and prevent federal policies from undermining dependable power generation. H.R. 3632, thePower Plant Reliability Act, gives states and grid operators tools to prevent premature power plant closures and requires advance notice of retirements.\n\n\u201cOur grid depends on having reliable, dispatchable generation that can meet peak demand. But throughout the country, power providers are being forced to shut down massive amounts of always-available power faster than they\u2019re able to replace it,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis bill strengthens reliability planning and empowers states to support a grid Americans can count on.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nH.R. 3632 enhances section 207 of the Federal Power Act to allow states and grid operators to contest the closure of a power plant retirement if the closure jeopardizes electric reliability. It also requires power plants to provide a 5-year advance notice of their plans to retire, while providing exemption waivers under FERC approval.\n\nEarlier this year, Fedorchak introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, legislation that builds on H.R. 3632 to prohibit the retirement of critical baseload generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. Click here to learn more.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-streamline-federal-permitting-energy-producers-builders-and", "Fedorchak votes to streamline federal permitting for energy producers, builders, and water utilities", "2025-12-12", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, a package of reforms to streamline permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and provide clarity for energy producers, farmers, builders, and water utilities.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota developers and energy producers need a permitting process that\u2019s predictable, efficient, and rooted in common sense,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cBy limiting endless lawsuits and eliminating duplicative reviews, the PERMIT Act gives our producers the certainty they need to move projects forward and lower costs\u2014all while upholding the strongest environmental standards in the world.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-streamline-permitting-interstate-natural-gas-pipelines", "Fedorchak votes to streamline permitting for interstate natural gas pipelines", "2025-12-12", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines and strengthen American energy security.\n\n\u201cTo keep the lights on, our showers hot, and prices affordable, we need more pipelines in our country,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe federal government shouldn\u2019t stand in the way of building this critical infrastructure with endless bureaucracy. This legislation strengthens FERC\u2019s lead role and brings the coordination needed to speed up pipeline reviews so we can keep energy reliable, affordable, and made in America.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nUnder current law, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is designated as the lead agency for coordinating environmental reviews and associated federal authorizations for interstate natural gas pipelines. Unfortunately, pipeline infrastructure approvals are often delayed due to poor coordination or inaction among states and federal agencies.\n\nThe Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act modernizes the federal permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines by bolstering FERC\u2019s role as the lead agency for environmental reviews and bringing state water quality reviews under its coordination.\n\nUnder Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the issuance or waiver of a state water quality certification is required for FERC to issue authorizations for natural gas pipelines. Some activist states have used this delegated authority to block interstate natural gas pipelines, regardless of the economic and security benefits they may bring, leading to energy shortages throughout the country, especially the Northeast.\n\nIn addition to strengthening FERC\u2019s lead agency role, the bill further defines the process for participating federal and state agencies. The legislation requires participating agencies to comply with the schedules established by FERC. It also requires agencies to conduct reviews concurrently, and in conjunction with the NEPA project-related review by FERC.\n\nUnder H.R. 3668, instead of having to get a CWA Section 401 certification from a state, FERC would incorporate the water quality certification into its existing NEPA review, including terms or conditions proposed by states that are required for compliance with the CWA. Nothing in this legislation exempts projects from abiding by the CWA for any federal or state authorization.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-high-capacity-grid-act-modernize-americas-transmission", "Fedorchak introduces High-Capacity Grid Act to modernize America\u2019s transmission system", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today introduced the High-Capacity Grid Act, legislation to modernize America\u2019s transmission system by requiring the use of best-available transmission conductors for new interstate transmission lines and rebuilds.\n\n\u201cAmerica cannot afford to build yesterday\u2019s grid for tomorrow\u2019s needs,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cForecasts indicate the United States will need at least 100 GW of new power in the next five years\u2014more than we\u2019re anticipated to bring online. To meet this record demand, we need to optimize our existing infrastructure, which is exactly what the High-Capacity Grid Act does. Directing FERC to establish a best-available transmission conductor standard will strengthen energy reliability, maximize line capacity, improve wildfire resilience, and save billions of dollars in new transmission line costs for Americans.\u201d\n\nThe cost of transmission is the biggest driver of increasing utility rates. According to a Brattle study and the Energy Information Administration, transmission costs have increased 181 percent since 2005. At the same time, generation costs have decreased 35 percent.\n\n\u201cAdvanced conductors can carry double the electricity of traditional power lines. Using this new technology in every possible application is essential to meeting demand at the lowest possible cost,\u201d Fedorchak added.\n\nUtilities often rebuild or upgrade lines using outdated, inefficient conductors, even when far superior technologies are available. This leads to:\n\nUnderbuilt lines that require additional upgrades only a few years later.\n\nHigher temperatures and line sag, increasing vegetation-contact and wildfire risk.\n\nSlower project timelines and frequent line losses, increasing costs for Americans.\n\nThe High-Capacity Grid Act directs FERC to establish a best-available transmission conductor standard, requiring utilities to use the highest-capacity, highest-efficiency, and lowest-sag commercially available conductors for interstate transmission.\n\nThe High-Capacity Grid Act amends Section 205 of the Federal Power Act to:\n\nDefine Best-Available Transmission Conductor: A best-available conductor must provide the greatest feasible capacity at a given voltage, deliver the highest electrical efficiency, and mitigate thermal sag.\n\nApply the Standard to All Covered Projects: Includes new FERC-jurisdictional lines and upgrades, modifications, replacements, or reconductoring of existing lines.\n\nEstablish Cost-Recovery Presumptions: Utilities are precluded from recovering the costs of non-best-available conductors through consumers\u2019 electric bills, unless the utility can clearly demonstrate that a lesser conductor is the best available in their specific context.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-president-trump-white-house-bill-signing", "Fedorchak joins President Trump at the White House for bill signing", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined President Trump at the White House today for the signing of her joint resolution, H.J. Res. 105, to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration failed to recognize North Dakota\u2019s record of responsible energy development and environmental stewardship when developing its resource management plan for our state,\u201d said Fedorchak. \u201cIf not reversed, this plan would have crushed coal production and eliminated 12,000 jobs in our state. Thank you, President Trump, for signing my legislation into law and standing with innovation, American workers, and the families who power this nation.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nFinalized by the Biden administration in its very last week in office, the land use plan would have significantly restricted the state\u2019s ability to access and develop its federally managed mineral resources by closing leasing on more than four million acres (nearly 99 percent) of federal coal acreage and 213,000 acres (44 percent) of federally owned fluid mineral acreage.\n\nImage\n\nThe bill passed the House in September in a 215-211 vote. In October, it passed the Senate in a 50-45 vote.\n\nClick here to watch her speech on the House Floor supporting the legislation.\n\nClick here to read more about the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-legislation-strengthen-reliability-and-secure-americas-energy", "Fedorchak votes for legislation to strengthen reliability and secure America\u2019s energy supply chains", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of two bills that prioritize long-term energy reliability and secure U.S. supply chains to help lower costs. H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, directs states to prioritize reliability and affordability in power generation planning. H.R. 3638, the Electric Supply Chain Act, requires regular, transparent assessments of the supply chains that keep the electric grid running.\n\n\u201cIf we want to be serious about reliable and affordable power, we need to identify the vulnerabilities in the system and make sure states are planning for enough dependable, dispatchable generation,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThese bills put reliability and affordability first and give policymakers the tools to make smarter, more responsible energy decisions.\u201d\n\nState Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act:\n\nUtilities, co-ops, and municipal power undergo an exhaustive process to plan investments in new generation and transmission facilities to keep the lights on at an affordable price for hardworking households. Recently, many Democrat-led states have manipulated this planning process, using renewable portfolio standards to fulfill an anti-fossil fuel agenda by requiring utilities to prematurely shut down baseload power plants and use intermittent, weather-dependent sources of energy like wind and solar. These policies raise costs, weaken our ability to onshore manufacturing, and ignore the real-world impacts on reliability and affordability.\n\nH.R. 3628 directs state Public Utility Commissions to consider requirements for utilities to have sufficient generation from reliable and dispatchable energy sources, like natural gas, nuclear, coal, and hydropower, over a 10-year period.\n\nElectric Supply Chain Act:\n\nThe bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct periodic reviews of vulnerabilities, shortages, or disruptions affecting transformers, transmission equipment, critical minerals, and other components essential to the bulk power system. It also requires DOE to consult closely with utilities, grid operators, manufacturers, and other industry experts and provide Congress with up-to-date, actionable information.\n\nAs our grid faces real strain from the premature retirement of dependable baseload power and historic new demand from manufacturing and advanced technologies, this legislation gives policymakers tools and data to protect reliability and keep energy affordable for families, farmers, and businesses.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-fy26-ndaa-passage", "Fedorchak applauds FY26 NDAA passage", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1071, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:\n\n\u201cThis is a strong defense bill that reinforces peace through strength and helps maintain America\u2019s edge by giving our service members the tools, training, and support they deserve,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cIt strengthens our nuclear mission at Minot, builds on North Dakota\u2019s growing footprint in space operations at Grand Forks and Cavalier, and delivers meaningful quality-of-life improvements for military families.\"\n\nNorth Dakota wins in the NDAA:\n\nThe bill authorizes full funding for ongoing nuclear modernization, including the Sentinel ICBM and critical command-and-control upgrades, while prohibiting any reduction of the ICBM fleet size below 400. These provisions safeguard Minot Air Force Base\u2019s core nuclear mission and protect the backbone of America\u2019s deterrence strategy.\n\nThe legislation reinforces North Dakota\u2019s central role in the national security space. Cavalier Space Force Station remains essential to missile warning and space domain awareness, while Grand Forks Air Force Base continues expanding tracking and sensing capabilities. The FY26 NDAA accelerates next-generation space investments and expands opportunities for Space Force Guardians.\n\nThe FY26 NDAA also authorizes $5.2 million for the design of an Army National Guard armory in Jamestown\u2014a much needed facility that will improve the readiness of our force.\n\nKey provisions include:\n\nProvides enlisted service members with a 3.8 percent pay raise.\n\nExpands our counter-drone defenses and new technologies.\n\nAdvances the Golden Dome and enhances America\u2019s nuclear deterrent and new nuclear power technologies.\n\nEnacts guardrails to protect America\u2019s long-term investments and economic interests.\n\nFully supports the deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops at the southwest border to intercept illegal aliens and drugs.\n\nEnhances U.S. defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan\u2019s defense and support Indo-Pacific allies.\n\nRevitalizes American shipbuilding and expands the Maritime Industrial Base.\n\nStrengthens U.S.-Israel military operations and cooperative missile defense programs.\n\nStrengthens our defense industrial base and supply chains.\n\nReforms the defense acquisition process to eliminate regulatory barriers, enhance speed, and scale capacity for our Warfighters.\n\nAccelerates the development and delivery of space capabilities to counter Chinese and Russian nuclear arsenals and space surveillance.\n\nStreamlines operations by eliminating $20 billion in obsolete weapons, inefficient programs, and Pentagon bureaucracy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-cosponsors-legislation-fix-obamacares-failures-health-freedom", "Fedorchak cosponsors legislation to fix Obamacare's failures with Health Freedom Accounts", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe last 15 years are proof: the Democrats\u2019 so-called Affordable Care Act did not achieve its core goal of lowering costs. Instead, families face higher premiums and fewer choices,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe More Affordable Care Act reverses the failures of this broken model by redirecting existing ACA subsidies into Health Freedom Accounts. This will give patients the freedom to shop for coverage, manage their own health care dollars, and make informed decisions that will lower costs.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s health care system is broken, defined by skyrocketing costs and declining patient outcomes. The Democrats\u2019 Obamacare disaster completely failed to deliver on its core promises, and Republicans must fix it,\u201d said Rep. Pfluger. \u201cThe More Affordable Care Act will lower costs, expand consumer choice, and increase transparency for patients. By establishing Health Freedom Accounts and a Health Freedom Waiver Program, we\u2019re putting health care decisions back where they belong: in the hands of American families, not Washington bureaucrats. This legislation will also provide small businesses with critical tax relief to provide employer-sponsored coverage and lock in price transparency for patients. The American people deserve better than throwing more money at a failed system, and this legislation delivers the commonsense solutions they expect.\"\n\n\u201cAmerican families see clearly that Obamacare has failed to deliver on its promises \u2013 instead, it created a broken system that screwed over the American people. It\u2019s time to fix it by allowing Americans to be the consumer so they can get care that truly fits their needs and makes health care more affordable. I\u2019m proud to partner with Chairman Pfluger on my More Affordable Care Act that makes commonsense changes that empowers American patients, not the government, to make their own decisions,\u201d said Senator Rick Scott. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to replace Obamacare, we keep exchanges, we keep protections for preexisting conditions \u2013 but we can add options for families, allowing them to shop across state lines, increasing transparency in health care, and giving any financial support to them directly through HSA-style Trump Health Freedom Accounts so families can choose the care that fits their needs. With more competition, clearer pricing, and allowing Americans, not government, to be the consumer, we can transform Obamacare into a system that gives Americans the freedom to get the care they need.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-axios-chuck-mccutcheon-discuss-permitting-reform", "Fedorchak joins Axios\u2019 Chuck McCutcheon to discuss permitting reform", "2025-12-09", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "I think the fact that the audience is almost full and it's eight o'clock in the morning on a cold day speaks to the importance of permitting reform.\n\nWhen I look at the U.S. and some of our challenges, China is a country of engineers and builders, and we\u2019ve become a country of lawyers. We have to flip that, because we have unprecedented needs for power and other goods and services in our country.\n\nI come to this job as a 12-year state utility regulator, the most recent president of NARUC\u2014the National Association of State Utility Regulators\u2014and eight years as a liaison for our state to the MISO region. So, tons of experience with power. During that time, I realized how much more power we need because my state started seeing requests for more power generation for AI.\n\nThat became a big topic among state regulators across the country: how are we going to meet this demand? So, it was natural for my team to say, \u201cHey, you've got a unique skill set here. Why don't we start this working group to tackle this issue and try to provide some leadership on it?\u201d\n\nFirst, by asking for information. So, we made a request for information for folks, got 100 replies, and then we've taken that information and kind of consolidated it around three big issues: how do we stabilize our grid and stop the bleeding, how do we optimize what we've got, and then how do we grow?\n\nKeystone XL was obviously the poster child for that bill. But it could also apply to transmission lines or power lines going across the border, if there was some controversial one or one that folks wanted to pull back on or try to prevent. [My bill] tries to take that off the table and provide certainty.\n\n[During my time] as a state utility regulator, we permitted right during the Bakken oil boom. I was involved in permitting $13 billion worth of energy infrastructure, and the one message I heard loud and clear from industry was the need for certainty.\n\nI tried to apply that as my job as a regulator, just very fairly, like apply the law. Keep it certain. Don't throw any curve balls. And that's what industry needs, and that's what we need to bake into the law in some of the processes on the federal side.\n\nAgain, coming from my experience as a state liaison to MISO for eight years, MISO is one of the biggest grid operators. Runs the grid in the central part of the country from North Dakota to Texas, a 15-state region with 32 million customers. They're in a massive build-out of power lines, which we all know are needed, but the driver of those lines is important, and who pays for them is even more important.\n\nThere's a lot of different drivers for the need for power lines, and they get baked into rates, and utilities earn money on them, so there is a vested interest in trying to build because it does help you increase your rate base and make more earnings. So, you need to balance that all out.\n\nWhen it comes to cost allocation\u2014which is not permitting reform\u2014I wanted to have a Republican take on cost allocation in the mix, so that we could look at it from that standpoint.\n\nThe biggest thing in the energy sector is sending the right signals, and those drive investment decisions. They also drive costs and affordability, and those are all big issues.\n\nThis is an attempt to say, what are the cost causes? And if you're causing the need for a line, then you should pay for it, and that's what the FAIR Act does.\n\nIf you've got a power plant\u2014whether it's a natural gas plant or maybe a coal facility, you want to convert its power to gas. The New Source Review could prevent you from doing that and create more inefficiencies in existing infrastructure.\n\nOne of the most obvious things we need to do quickly is maximize our existing resources\u2014get the most out of them that we possibly can. New Source Review can prohibit that because it can trigger new environmental impact reviews for upgrading those facilities and higher standards, and that's not what you want to be doing if you're trying to maximize your existing infrastructure.\n\nWhen you look at permitting reform, NEPA and the Clean Water Act are the two big buckets of environmental review processes that hinder development of every resource, whether it's wind, solar, pipelines, or power lines.\n\nThey're all impacted, so streamlining those processes, creating more certainty, limiting timelines, addressing the judicial review processes, all of those are baked into these bills and take significant strides forward.\n\nI saw it in some big projects in my state. NEPA can be a big challenge for folks, and the processes can drag out for years.\n\nI was one of the two people in my state that approved the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota. That was in 2016, and it\u2019s still in court. A lot of that was NEPA-related. Permits were vacated and then brought back. You really couldn't write it crazier than what has happened with that one.\n\nI think that's why it has bipartisan support. I'm hopeful that we can get that done, both the SPEED Act and the PERMIT Act as well.\n\nI think it's part of the broader discussion that we all need to have over those rights and the need: when is it appropriate for the federal government to step in from a national security issue or reliability issue, take action, and provide higher authority?\n\nI think it's fair for the states to be asking that of FERC. I also think it's really important that we have this conversation and come to an agreement on when that is appropriate for the feds.\n\nIt also gets to the issue of reliability, whose responsibility is reliability? The state? The states have a big role to play, but our grid is interoperated. It doesn't recognize state boundaries, and so state actions affect the reliability of the whole thing. So, I think there's broader oversight there that also needs to be considered, and all of this is part of that discussion, which we need to have quickly.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-legislation-rename-casselton-post-office-after-commander-olson", "Fedorchak legislation to rename Casselton post office after Commander Olson advances to Senate", "2025-12-09", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor today in support of her legislation to rename the Casselton post office at 840 Front Street in honor of hometown hero Commander Delbert Austin Olson. The bill passed the House with unanimous support. This effort is part of a delegation-wide initiative, with Senators Cramer and Hoeven introducing the companion bill in the U.S. Senate.\n\nBelow are her remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nMr./Madam Speaker,\n\nI rise today to honor a true North Dakota hero from Casselton, North Dakota\u2014Commander Delbert Austin Olson.\n\nCommander Olson answered the call of duty not once, not twice, but across three major conflicts\u2014World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.\n\nIn Vietnam, he served with distinction, participating in some of the most dangerous missions of the war.\n\nHe flew low over the Ho Chi Minh Trail to gather intelligence that protected American service members on the ground.\n\nOn January 11, 1968, Commander Olson and his crew were killed in action when their plane went down.\n\nHis name is etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and today we take another step to make sure future generations know his story.\n\nMy legislation will rename the Casselton Post Office as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.\n\nThis is a small way to show how much we value his sacrifice, and to make sure his story lives on in the town he loved.\n\nNorth Dakota does not forget its heroes.\n\nCommander Olson\u2019s life reminds us of the quiet strength and devotion that define the very best of this country.\n\nI\u2019m proud to bring this bill forward, and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Commander Olson\u2019s remarkable service and sacrifice.\n\nCLICK HERE to watch the full speech.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-president-trumps-farm-aid-package", "Fedorchak statement on President Trump\u2019s farm aid package", "2025-12-08", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support producers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program provides broad relief to United States row crop farmers who produce Barley, Chickpeas, Corn, Cotton, Lentils, Oats, Peanuts, Peas, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Canola, Crambe, Flax, Mustard, Rapeseed, Safflower, Sesame, and Sunflower. Farmers who qualify for the FBA Program can expect payments to be released by February 28, 2026.\n\n\"This is important news for North Dakota farm families who are struggling with record high input costs, low prices, and trade challenges,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cOur agriculture community leads our nation in exports and has been the tip of the spear for President Trump\u2019s efforts to correct unfair trade practices. This assistance is critical to help our producers weather these challenges while trade deals are negotiated and enacted.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-thursday-december-18", "Fedorchak Forum to be held Thursday, December 18", "2025-12-05", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Thursday, December 18, at 6:30pm CT (7:30pm ET). This is the eighth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time.\n\n\u201cOur final Fedorchak Forum of 2025 will serve as an opportunity to highlight this year\u2019s top results for North Dakota\u2014and if time allows, maybe even a few New Year\u2019s resolutions for Congress. Most importantly, I\u2019m excited to hear people\u2019s questions and legislative ideas,\u201d said Fedorchak.\n\nNorth Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s website by 12:00pm CT on Thursday, December 18. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website.\n\nPlease subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s newsletter and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-curb-ccp-influence-k-12-schools", "Fedorchak votes to curb CCP influence in K-12 schools", "2025-12-04", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "H.R. 1005, theCombatting the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act, prohibits public K-12 schools from accepting funds or entering contracts with the Chinese government, the CCP, or any individual or entity acting on their behalf as a condition of receiving federal education funds. It also requires schools to disclose any funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.\n\nH.R. 1069, thePROTECT Our Kids Act, prevents federal education funding from going to any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government, including those that continue to host a Confucius Classroom. Confucius Classrooms are Chinese language and learning centers in elementary and secondary schools which are funded or otherwise supported by the Chinese government.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-report-finds-billions-taxpayer-dollars-wasted-due-fraud-affordable-care", "New report finds billions of taxpayer dollars wasted due to fraud in Affordable Care Act plans", "2025-12-04", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report uncovering massive waste, fraud, and abuse in the Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. GAO investigators, using fake identities with no valid Social Security numbers or proof of citizenship, were approved for advance premium tax credits (APTC). Monthly subsidies paid to health insurers on behalf of GAO\u2019s fake identities exceeded $12,300 per month\u2014revealing how easily the system can be exploited.\n\n\u201cThis investigation exposed that the scale of fraud in the ACA marketplace is egregious, and it\u2019s driving up costs for Americans who properly enroll,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cRepublicans are leading on commonsense safeguards to protect taxpayers and stop the exploitation that Democrat policies have enabled.\u201d\n\nKey findings from the GAO investigation:\n\nInvestigators created fake applicants that were repeatedly approved for taxpayer-funded benefits, even when no identification documents were requested or fake documents were submitted.\n\nEvery single fake applicant was approved by the ACA Marketplace as recently as late 2024.\n\n90 percent of GAO\u2019s fake applicants are still receiving coverage in 2025.\n\nIn 2023, one single Social Security number was used on applications for over 125 insurance policies, the equivalent of 71 years of health insurance coverage.\n\n58,000 Social Security numbers receiving APTC matched Social Security death data.\n\n$94 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies were sent to health insurers on behalf of deceased individuals.\n\nWhy it matters:\n\nThe use of fake citizenship eligibility documents confirms fraud concerns for illegal immigrants.\n\nInsurance brokers were able to bypass verification by contacting the call center and submitting applications without the applicant present. People can be enrolled in plans without their knowledge while insurance companies collect tax credits.\n\nCMS does not block new applications using the same SSN.\n\nBig Insurers are still collecting subsidies for deceased individuals.\n\nIn the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Republicans passed solutions to restore accountability to the ACA marketplace through program integrity reforms that save taxpayers billions of dollars and drive down costs:\n\nFull income and eligibility verification before subsidies are issued, ensuring assistance goes only to those who qualify.\n\nEnding \u201canytime\u201d enrollment abuse that fueled fraudulent sign-ups and drove premiums higher.\n\nClosing loopholes that allowed illegal immigrants and other ineligible groups to access taxpayer-funded health benefits.\n\nThe Congressional Budget Office has found that these measures have already produced $185 billion in savings for taxpayers and reduced premiums by 0.6 percent.\n\nCongressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce:\n\n\u201cRepublicans have consistently prioritized protecting patients and taxpayers by ridding our federal health programs of the waste, fraud, and abuse that ultimately drive up costs for patients. Republicans have sounded the alarm on the flawed structural integrity of Obamacare and how Democrats\u2019 failed policies to temporarily prop up the program have exacerbated fraud, hurt patients, increased the burden on American taxpayers, and artificially masked the true health care affordability crisis plaguing Americans today. The concerning findings from GAO\u2019s report further confirm that Republican efforts to strengthen, secure, and sustain our federal health programs are critical and necessary to ensure access to quality health care at prices Americans can afford.\u201d\n\nCongressman Jason Smith (R-MO), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means:\n\n\u201cWhile Democrats defend waste, fraud, and abuse, Republicans are taking action to lower health care costs and protect care for all real, living Americans. GAO\u2019s troubling report is the smoking gun that shows how this broken system, shielded by Democrat policies, has led to the federal government shoveling tens of billions of tax dollars to insurance companies through identity fraud and caused health care costs to skyrocket for all Americans. While Obamacare fraud is being confirmed by GAO, CMS, CBO and other outside reports, patients are suffering. They face higher health care costs and denied claims or delayed care when their providers struggle to verify which insurance is valid due to these fraud schemes. Rather than simply rubber stamp more bad spending and failed policies, we must take action to prevent further harm.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years, we were told we could keep our plan, keep our doctor, and premiums would go down. None of it happened. This new report confirms what we already knew: under Obamacare, hardworking Americans saw their premiums skyrocket and their healthcare choices shrink, all while fraud benefitted insurance companies. Obamacare was built on lies and broken promises that hurt families and drove up costs.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-legislation-cut-red-tape-and-lower-costs-small-businesses", "Fedorchak votes for legislation to cut red tape and lower costs for small businesses", "2025-12-03", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted for legislation to rein in Washington\u2019s regulatory overreach and lower costs for North Dakota small businesses.\n\n\u201cSmall businesses in North Dakota are paying the price for Washington\u2019s overreach,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThese bills push back on costly federal rules and make regulators prove they\u2019re not driving up prices. It\u2019s a needed step toward lowering costs and letting our small businesses grow.\u201d\n\nH.R. 2965, the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to certify that any new regulatory changes issued by the agency will not raise compliance costs for small businesses.\n\nH.R. 4305, the DUMP Red Tape Act, creates a dedicated hotline for small business owners to report overly burdensome or unnecessary federal regulations to the SBA Office of Advocacy.\n\nBoth bills are part of the Republicans\u2019 broader affordability agenda and now head to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-fair-act-stop-states-being-forced-pay-other-states-green", "Fedorchak introduces FAIR Act to stop states from being forced to pay for other states\u2019 green energy mandates", "2025-12-02", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) introduced H.R. 6336, the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act, to prevent households from being forced to subsidize transmission projects built to satisfy another state\u2019s green energy goals. The bill establishes a clear principle: states must bear the costs of the policies they choose, and consumers in other states should not be stuck with the bill.\n\n\u201cStates must pay the costs of their own goals. That\u2019s a basic principle of cost allocation\u2014and it\u2019s being ignored across the country right now,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cFamilies and businesses in states like North Dakota shouldn\u2019t be paying higher electricity bills because other states choose unrealistic, expensive mandates. The FAIR Act restores fairness, respects state sovereignty, and reins in transmission cost-shifting that\u2019s driving up electricity bills nationwide.\u201d\n\nUnder current policy, regional transmission organizations spread the costs of large interstate transmission lines\u2014designed to meet individual states\u2019 aggressive renewable mandates\u2014across all consumers in the region, regardless of whether those consumers need the lines. This cost-shifting raises electricity bills, encourages unnecessary permitting battles, and expands the use of eminent domain.\n\nThe FAIR Act amends Section 205 of the Federal Power Act to:\n\nProhibit cost allocation of policy-driven transmission to consumers in states that did not approve or benefit from the underlying policy.\n\nRestore state authority and protect ratepayers and landowners from subsidizing projects they do not need.\n\nRequire FERC to issue implementing regulations within six months.\n\nThe legislation follows Fedorchak\u2019s September 2025 letter, signed by North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the agency to rein in unjust transmission cost-shifting practices. Senator Cramer introduced the Senate companion to the House bill and Senator John Hoeven cosponsored.\n\n\u201cUnrealistic energy policies hurt consumers by enabling policymakers across state borders to pass senseless climate mandates and then build expensive, redundant infrastructure on the backs of consumers. Too often, ratepayers in North Dakota are left holding the bag after the dust settles on failed energy policies enacted by other states. Our legislation protects the principle of \u201cuser pay\u201d by ensuring if activists in Los Angeles, Chicago, or Minneapolis mandate expensive, unreliable electricity, they foot the bill for their decisions,\u201d said Cramer.\n\n\u201cFERC\u2019s 2024 cost allocation rule allows for states with expensive green energy mandates to unfairly shift costs to consumers in other states. North Dakotans shouldn\u2019t be forced to pay higher energy costs to help other states meet their unworkable energy mandates,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cOur legislation will help to stop this cost-shift while also protecting landowners and consumers from being compelled to host or subsidize new transmission lines when those lines fail to serve their needs.\u201d\n\nWHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FAIR ACT:\n\nMark Christie, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:\n\n\"Transmission costs are one of the major drivers of rising consumer power bills. Rep. Fedorchak's legislation is critically needed to ensure that consumers are paying only for the transmission needed to provide them with reliable power, not for transmission to promote public policy agendas in other states without their state's consent.\n\n\"This is a serious problem in regional planning organizations (RTOs) that have been directing billions of dollars\u2019 worth of transmission projects to serve mandatory renewables policies of some states, and without the consent of other states who do not support such policies. Rep. Fedorchak\u2014a former state utility regulator as I am\u2014knows that states in multi-state RTOs should be given the authority to consent before costs are imposed on their consumers for such public policy projects.\"\n\nNorth Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong:\n\n\u201cNorth Dakotans work hard to power this nation, and they shouldn't have to pay for misguided energy policies enacted by other states. I applaud Rep. Fedorchak for standing up for ratepayers and for state sovereignty with this common-sense legislation.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakota Public Service Commission:\n\n\u201cThe North Dakota Public Service Commission strongly supports the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act and believes this legislation is necessary to protect North Dakota consumers. This legislation ensures energy transmission facility costs are borne by those who benefit from them and prevents North Dakota utility ratepayers from subsidizing expensive renewable energy strategies advanced by policymakers in other states.\n\n\u201cTransmission costs have rapidly become a large portion of electric customer bills. Over the past 20 years, North Dakota customers saw the portion of their investor-owned utility bill attributed to transmission costs nearly triple. Much of this cost increase is due to the aggressive renewable energy strategies implemented in other states. By nature, renewable energy sources are built in rural locations far from the load they serve. This requires additional transmission, which drives up costs for North Dakota ratepayers, who receive minimal benefit from these facilities.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakota Farm Bureau:\n\n\u201cNDFB supports the FAIR Act as introduced. Our members should not bear the costs or lose productive farmland to fulfill another state\u2019s energy policy priorities. The FAIR Act is a step toward ensuring citizens are treated fairly, landowners are respected, and states are responsible to pay for their own energy decisions.\u201d\n\nPaul N. Cicio, President & CEO, Industrial Energy Consumers of America:\n\n\u201cThe manufacturing sector consumes 29 percent of U.S. electricity and employs 12.7 million people. Electricity transmission prices are escalating across the country due in part to state cost-shifting socialization of transmission costs. We need transmission capacity for reliability and cost-reduction purposes\u2014not state policy-driven socialization of transmission costs.\u201d\n\nBrent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Americans for Prosperity:\n\n\u201cCongress has offered a range of proposals on transmission, cost allocation, and how to ensure Americans continue receiving reliable electric service. We are at a pivotal moment for determining the path toward true energy abundance and needed transmission buildout.\n\n\u201cRep. Fedorchak brings rare, practical expertise as one of the few Members to have served on a Public Service Commission\u2014reflected in her FAIR Act. As the Energy & Commerce Committee considers transmission policy, Members should closely evaluate her legislation, especially as they weigh how differing state energy choices can shift costs onto others.\n\n\u201cWe must also avoid unfairly socializing costs across states or demographics. The FAIR Act is a constructive contribution to this important and complex debate.\u201d\n\nCompetitive Enterprise Institute:\n\n\"The FAIR Act is an important step towards ensuring that ratepayers in one state aren\u2019t paying for the bad policy of neighboring states. When the costs of complying with renewable portfolio standards and other mandates can be socialized to other states, it allows states adopting those policies to avoid the true costs of their decisions. If states want to adopt such policies, then that\u2019s their call. But they shouldn\u2019t expect other states to help foot the bill.\u201d\n\nJustin Forde, State Director, North Dakota Americans for Prosperity:\n\n\u201cAs a native North Dakotan, it is a pleasure to see Rep. Fedorchak apply her extensive experience in the utility and transmission space for the benefit of our state.\n\n\u201cAs a newer Member of Congress, AFP\u2013North Dakota is encouraged to see Rep. Fedorchak fully embrace her role on the Energy & Commerce Committee and advance real solutions for her constituents and for all Americans.\n\n\u201cThe FAIR Act continues an important conversation about the future of our energy and transmission systems\u2014one that the committee should consider in coordination with their colleagues in the U.S. Senate. We thank Rep. Fedorchak for her leadership and her willingness to champion promising solutions in the energy space.\u201d\n\nMississippi Public Service Commission:\n\n\u201cThe Mississippi Public Service Commission (Mississippi Commission) fully supports the proposed Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act. The Mississippi Commission is one of five commissions challenging the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.\u2019s (MISO) designation of twenty-two billion dollars in transmission projects as multi-value projects. The Mississippi Commission agrees with North Dakota that these cross subsidies should not be allowed.\u201d [...]\n\n\u201cCost allocation decisions should be made based on the benefit a project will provide to a state. Policies that promote these unequitable transmission expenditures and promote cross subsidization should be stopped. The Mississippi Commission is confident that the FAIR Act will restore equity and balance to transmission investment and promote fair cost allocation procedures.\u201d\n\nThe Hon. Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer, States Trust \u2013 Texas Public Policy Foundation:\n\n\u201cThis legislation takes an important step toward restoring the constitutional balance between the states and the federal government while ensuring that American ratepayers are not forced to subsidize the policy agendas of other states. This core commitment to state sovereignty and consumer protection aligns directly with the mission of States Trust.\n\n\u201cTexas has demonstrated the benefits of states maintaining control over their own electric systems. In recent years, however, transmission costs in Texas have more than doubled, driven largely by policy decisions that have prioritized connecting distant wind and solar generation to demand in the cities. Texas should serve as a warning to other parts of the country that are making the same mistake: when policymakers socialize transmission costs to pursue objectives other than cost and reliability, the result is higher costs, diminished accountability, and an erosion of local decision-making.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-december-mobile-office-hours-schedule", "Fedorchak announces December mobile office hours schedule", "2025-11-24", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced the December mobile office hours schedule for her staff to connect with North Dakotans and assist them with federal casework.\n\nDecember office hours:\n\nStutsman County, Alfred Dickey Public Library - Tuesday, December 2nd, 12:00 \u2013 2:00pm CT\n\nTraill County, Mayville City Hall - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 2:00 \u2013 4:00pm CT\n\nWilliams County, Williston State College - Thursday, December 4th, 10:30am \u2013 12:30pm CT\n\nGrand Forks County, The HIVE \u2013 Tuesday, December 9th, 1:00 \u2013 3:00pm CT\n\nWard County, Minot Public Library - Tuesday, December 9th, 12:30 \u2013 2:30pm CT\n\nStark County, Dickinson City Hall - Thursday, December 11th, 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm MT\n\nMcKenzie County, Watford City Economic Development Corporation - Thursday, December 18th, 11:00am \u2013 1:00pm CT\n\nThe mobile office hours are designed to ensure every North Dakotan has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with members of her team and receive assistance with federal agencies.\n\nConstituents can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak\u2019s staff, but walk-ins will be seen as time allows once scheduled appointments are concluded. Dates and locations will be updated regularly on Fedorchak\u2019s official website.\n\nMeetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will contact participants directly to confirm their meeting time.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-parshall-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Parshall office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-11-24", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Parshall on Wednesday, November 26, from 10:00am-11:00am CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-veterans-memorial-center-groundbreaking-ceremony-fargo", "Fedorchak joins Veterans Memorial Center groundbreaking ceremony in Fargo", "2025-11-24", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Sam Brown, the North Dakota Honor Guard, veterans' groups, and state and local leaders to commemorate the groundbreaking ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-lift-restrictions-lng-and-expand-american-refining-capacity", "Fedorchak votes to lift restrictions on LNG and expand American refining capacity", "2025-11-20", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of two bills that unleash American energy production by lifting restrictions on U.S. natural gas exports and expanding domestic refining capacity.\n\n\u201cBy freezing LNG export permits and allowing America\u2019s refining capacity to erode, the Biden administration left America\u2019s energy supply vulnerable and our energy security weakened,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThese bills begin to reverse that trend by cleaning up the permitting mess, evaluating refinery closures, and putting American energy back on solid footing.\u201d\n\nUnlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act:\n\nH.R. 1949, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act, lifts outdated federal restrictions on importing and exporting natural gas, overturns the Biden administration\u2019s politically motivated freeze on LNG export permits, and streamlines the approval process for LNG imports and exports.\n\nUnder Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, the Department of Energy is required to approve natural gas exports to non\u2013Free Trade Agreement countries unless doing so is proven contrary to the public interest, and exports to FTA countries are automatically considered in the public interest.\n\nIn January 2024, President Biden imposed an indefinite ban on new LNG export permits to non-FTA countries while the administration reviewed the \u201cclimate impacts\u201d of LNG exports\u2014a political freeze that stalled investment, threatened U.S. energy production, and undermined allies in Europe seeking to move away from Russian gas.\n\nThe Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act repeals these restrictions and gives FERC sole authority over natural gas import and export applications, creating a clearer, faster permitting system.\n\nREFINER Act:\n\nH.R. 3109, the REFINER Act, directs the National Petroleum Council to study opportunities to expand American refining capacity and identify federal and state barriers contributing to refinery closures and declining output.\n\nOver the last several years, America\u2019s refining capacity has declined due burdensome federal and state policies that make it increasingly difficult to operate refineries. From 2020 to 2022, U.S. refining capacity fell by more than one million barrels per day, and the number of refineries dropped from 135 to 128. This has contributed to seasonal price spikes, greater dependence on foreign energy supplies, and strained markets in regions like the West Coast, where California is set to lose 17 percent of its refining capacity next year because of its hostile regulatory environment.\n\nThe REFINER Act directs the National Petroleum Council to study the state of U.S. refining, identify risks and regulatory barriers, and outline opportunities to expand capacity.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-broadband-permitting-advances-energy-and-commerce", "Fedorchak bill to streamline broadband permitting advances Energy and Commerce Subcommittee", "2025-11-19", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee yesterday advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) CABLE Expansion Act, which now heads to the full Committee for consideration. The bill expedites broadband deployment by streamlining the permitting process for cable operators while protecting the role of local governments.\n\n\u201cAcross the country, cable providers\u2014especially in rural communities\u2014face costly and unpredictable permitting delays when trying to deploy or upgrade broadband infrastructure,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cMy legislation creates a consistent process by streamlining applications, requiring timely written decisions from local franchise authorities, setting firm review timelines, and giving providers the certainty they need to invest in underserved areas.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-repeal-biden-era-regulations-blocking-oil-gas-and-coal", "Fedorchak votes to repeal Biden-era regulations blocking oil, gas, and coal development", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe Biden administration shut down responsible energy development through regulations that locked up billions of barrels of oil and long-term supplies of affordable coal. Put simply, these policies were not grounded in reality\u2014and Americans are suffering the consequences through increased energy costs,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe United States is blessed with some of the most abundant natural resources in the world. Let's use these resources responsibly to lower energy costs for Americans. That's what this is all about.\"\n\nEarlier this year, Fedorchak led a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden Bureau of Land Management\u2019s proposed Resource Management Plan for North Dakota. The resolution passed both the U.S. House and Senate and now awaits the President\u2019s signature.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-transparency-and-justice-epstein-victims", "Fedorchak votes for transparency and justice for Epstein victims", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cJeffrey Epstein\u2019s victims deserve justice, and the American people deserve answers,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cBack in September, I supported and the House passed a resolution that immediately directed the Oversight Committee to investigate, obtain, and publicly release key documents tied to Epstein\u2019s crimes. Because of that action, the Committee has released more than 65,000 pages of records and issued multiple subpoenas of key individuals. I voted for H.R. 4405 to build on this work and the pursuit of long-awaited transparency, accountability, and justice for these victims. After multiple administrations and Congresses have kept this case in darkness, today is another big step forward into the light.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s legislation, brought to the floor through a discharge petition led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), directs the Department of Justice to release the records within 30 days of enactment, which requires approval by the Senate and signature of the President. This includes:\n\nToday\u2019s vote builds on Fedorchak\u2019s earlier support for H. Res. 668, which directs the House Oversight Committee to obtain and publicly release key documents tied to Epstein\u2019s crimes, detention, and death. That resolution\u2014already in effect\u2014includes a binding subpoena with the force of law and does not require Senate passage or presidential signature. So far, the Oversight Committee has:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-house-vote-end-government-shutdown", "Fedorchak statement on House vote to end government shutdown", "2025-11-12", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to reopen the government through January 30, 2026. The legislation also includes three of the twelve appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, which notably provides funding for our farmers, ranchers, and veterans:\n\n\u201cFrom the start, Republicans made clear we wouldn\u2019t compromise on common sense. Thankfully, we didn\u2019t have to,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe completely avoidable Schumer Shutdown created needless hardship for millions of Americans, only to end up right where we started\u2014passing a clean CR. It is high time we get the government working for the American people again.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nOn September 19, 2025, House Republicans passed a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to continue government funding at current levels\u2014levels that Democrats enacted and have previously supported\u2014until November 21, 2025.\n\nHowever, the CR required 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Despite supporting these exact funding levels in the past, Senate Democrats voted against passing the CR, causing a lapse in government funding.\n\nOn Monday, November 10, after 41 days of a government shutdown, eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in reaching the 60 votes needed to end the filibuster and pass a CR that funds the government until January 30. The legislation was sent to the House and passed today in a 222-209 vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-launches-mobile-office-hours-tour-across-north-dakota", "Fedorchak launches mobile office hours tour across North Dakota", "2025-11-10", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced mobile office hours for her staff to assist North Dakotans with federal casework and connect with constituents in every part of the state.\n\n\u201cA top priority for me and my team is being accessible and responsive to the people of North Dakota,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cFrom veterans\u2019 benefits to Social Security and IRS issues, we\u2019re here to help cut through red tape and get results. These office hours are about hearing directly from North Dakotans, solving problems, and staying connected to the people who make our state strong.\u201d\n\nThe mobile office hours are designed to ensure every North Dakotan has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with members of her team and receive assistance with federal agencies.\n\nConstituents can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak\u2019s staff, but walk-ins will be seen as time allows once scheduled appointments are concluded. Dates and locations will be updated regularly on Fedorchak\u2019s official website.\n\nNovember office hours:\n\nBowman County, Bowman Regional Public Library - Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 11:30am - 1:30pm\n\nSlope County, Slope County Courthouse - Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 9:00 - 10:30am\n\nNelson County, Lakota City Library - Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00-2:00pm\n\nMeetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all slots are filled, the sign-up form will close. Staff will contact participants directly to confirm their meeting time and location.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-and-governor-kelly-armstrong", "Fedorchak joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Governor Kelly Armstrong for approval of North Dakota Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program", "2025-11-05", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Governor Kelly Armstrong today for an announcement approving North Dakota\u2019s coal combustion residuals (CCR) program application. This decision will allow the state, rather than the federal government, to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills.\n\nCCR is produced primarily as a byproduct from burning coal in coal-fired power plants. After reviewing North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality\u2019s application, EPA determined that it meets the standards for approval on May 16, 2025. After the public comment period ended, EPA finalized approval on the program. North Dakota is the fourth state in the U.S. to have an approved CCR permit program.\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota has proven that environmental stewardship and energy development go hand in hand. This decision empowers our state\u2014not Washington bureaucrats\u2014to manage coal ash responsibly and strengthen our energy independence,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI appreciate EPA Administrator Zeldin for recognizing North Dakota\u2019s leadership and working with us to keep energy reliable, affordable, and responsibly produced.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy entrusting state experts with the authority to oversee their own resources, we are reinforcing our commitment to both cooperative federalism and permitting reform,\u201d said Administrator Lee Zeldin. \u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s deep understanding of its unique landscape and community needs ensures that local expertise leads the way in protecting the environment and fostering economic growth. This approval exemplifies how partnership between EPA and states can unleash American energy, create jobs, and Power the Great American Comeback.\u201d\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota has regulated coal combustion residuals effectively for more than 40 years, protecting both the environment and public health, and we appreciate the EPA and Administrator Zeldin for recognizing the strength and responsibility of our state-led approach,\u201d said North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong. \u201cThe potential to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from CCR \u2013 instead of having to import them from foreign adversaries \u2013 makes this approval of our CCR permit program even more important to U.S. energy independence, the economy and national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cEPA is proud to support North Dakota\u2019s leadership and local expertise in managing its own coal combustion residuals program responsibly,\u201d said EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western. \u201cThis approval reflects that practical, state-driven solutions can deliver both environmental results and American energy opportunity.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE for more information about the North Dakota CCR permit program.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/veterans-focused-fedorchak-forum-be-held-wednesday-november-12", "Veterans-focused Fedorchak Forum to be held Wednesday, November 12", "2025-11-04", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00pm CT (1:00pm ET). This is the seventh in her series of statewide discussions and will focus on issues facing North Dakota\u2019s veterans and military families.\n\nNorth Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s website by 8:00am CT on Wednesday, November 12. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website.\n\nIf you are impacted by the government shutdown, click here for a list of resources.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-gov-armstrongs-action-support-snap-recipients", "Fedorchak applauds Gov. Armstrong\u2019s action to support SNAP recipients", "2025-10-30", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today praised Governor Kelly Armstrong\u2019s announcement that the State of North Dakota will step in to assist SNAP recipients affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.\n\n\u201cMore great leadership from Governor Armstrong! I commend him and his team for taking this swift, commonsense action to help North Dakotans who rely on food assistance,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis is North Dakota problem-solving on full display\u2014quite a contrast to the antics of Democrats in Washington who have shut down the government and are holding it hostage for a $1.5 trillion ransom in policy demands.\u201d\n\nUnder the plan, the state will provide a $915,000 grant to the Great Plains Food Bank to operate an emergency food box program while federal SNAP benefits remain unavailable during the shutdown. The grant will allow the Great Plains Food Bank to purchase and distribute an additional 450,000 pounds of food in November, enough to assist approximately 24,000 households, according to Kate Molbert, interim CEO and chief operating officer of Great Plains Food Bank.\n\nArmstrong has also directed North Dakota HHS to use contingency funds to support the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program through the month of November, at an estimated cost of roughly $600,000. Administered by the state, WIC protects the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education and health care referrals. Federal WIC funding for North Dakota is currently expected to run out around Nov. 10.\n\nCLICK HERE to learn more about today\u2019s announcement.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hold-fargo-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak to hold Fargo office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-10-29", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Fargo on Friday, October 31, from 11:30am-1:00pm CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hosts-roundtable-ranchers-discuss-meeting-increased-demand", "Fedorchak hosts roundtable with ranchers to discuss meeting increased demand", "2025-10-29", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "McKenzie, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today brought together ranchers, market experts, and state ag leaders at Black Leg Ranch near McKenzie, N.D., for a roundtable discussion on meeting increased demand for American beef.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota ranchers are problem solvers,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThey\u2019re innovating every day to raise safe, high-quality beef and keep food on America\u2019s tables despite droughts, high costs, and market uncertainty. As emphasized during our discussion today, North Dakota ranchers are ready to supply Americans with quality, healthy beef for their families and just need consistent, commonsense policies that let them do what they do best.\u201d\n\nThe meeting followed concern over significant market disruptions after reports that the United States may soon import beef from Argentina to lower beef prices. Participants emphasized their desire to grow their herds to meet growing demand and the importance of stable market signals to support that long-term investment. Of particular concern is maintaining quality standards for any imported beef to ensure the food supply is safe and that domestic cattle herds are protected from any imported illnesses.\n\nThey shared ideas for increasing import inspections, enforcing quality standards, improving labeling, improving working lands programs, enhancing market stability, and promoting the health benefits of beef. The ranchers also discussed workforce shortages and the impact of the government shutdown on H1-B visas.\n\nLast week, Fedorchak led a letter with seven House Republicans asking President Trump for clarity on his administration\u2019s plans and urged him to give U.S. producers the first opportunity to meet increasing domestic demand. Roundtable participants agreed that the administration must continue to pursue an America-First agenda.\n\nParticipants included:\n\nJulie Schaff Ellingson \u2013 Beef Producer, Ellingson Angus Ranch, North Dakota Stockman\u2019s Association\n\nErika Kenner \u2013 Beef Producer, Kenner Simmental Ranch, Leeds, ND\n\nTim Petry \u2013 North Dakota State University\n\nLarry Schnell \u2013 Beef market expert, former owner, Stockman\u2019s Livestock\n\nJerry Doan \u2013 Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND\n\nJay Doan \u2013 Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND\n\nJace Doan \u2013 Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND\n\nKenny Graner \u2013 Beef Producer, Graner Angus Ranch, Mandan, ND, IBAND", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-bismarck-office-hours-constituent-meetings-0", "Fedorchak announces Bismarck office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-10-23", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Bismarck on Monday, October 27, from 9:30-11:30am CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-seven-house-gop-colleagues-send-letter-president-trump-following", "Fedorchak, seven House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina", "2025-10-22", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cSouth Dakota's cattle producers set the standard for quality and safety in beef production,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI understand the President's efforts to strengthen trade and keep food affordable, but those efforts should not undermine the farmer and ranchers who put dinner on our tables. Any decision to import foreign beef must hold countries to the same gold-standard regulations our producers meet every day. American ranchers play by the rules, produce the best beef in the world, and they deserve a fair shot to compete.\u201d\n\n\u201cMontana beef is the envy of the world and a keystone of Montana's economy. Our ranchers take pride in their work, and our people crave the quality beef they know and love. Developing strong trade relations is important, but more important is nurturing the American agriculture we have right here at home. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in cattle country in this effort to ensure the voices of our ranchers are heard loud and clear,\u201d Downing said.\n\n\u201cWeld County leads Colorado and ranks among the top in the nation for agricultural production, raising some of the highest quality beef in the world. While Republicans and the Administration have worked to support our producers through efforts like the Working Families Tax Cut Act, the proposal to purchase Argentinian beef raises serious concerns. Colorado farmers and ranchers deserve leaders who will stand with them, especially in the face of Governor Polis and state Democrats\u2019 relentless anti-ag policies. That\u2019s why I\u2019m working with the President to reduce grocery prices and tirelessly advocate for U.S. beef,\" Evans said.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-tuesday-october-21", "Fedorchak Forum to be held Tuesday, October 21", "2025-10-15", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30-6:15pm CT (4:30-5:15pm MT). This is the sixth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time.\n\n\u201cWhile I\u2019m hopeful that by the time we hold this forum, Senate Democrats will have chosen commonsense and voted to reopen the government, it\u2019s important that those affected by the shutdown have the opportunity to get answers and support,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to another great discussion and hearing directly from North Dakotans about what\u2019s on their minds.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s website by 12:00pm CT on Tuesday, October 21. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website.\n\nIf you are impacted by the government shutdown, click here for a list of resources.\n\nPlease subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s newsletter and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-grand-forks-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Grand Forks office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-10-14", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Minot, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Grand Forks Thursday, October 16, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\n\u201cEven though Senate Democrats have shut down the government, my team and I are busy working for North Dakotans. I\u2019m looking forward to hearing from folks in Grand Forks and helping anyone affected by the shutdown get the answers they need,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hosts-health-care-roundtable-discuss-rural-health-investments-under", "Fedorchak hosts health care roundtable to discuss rural health investments under Working Families Tax Cuts Act", "2025-10-09", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) brought together state and industry leaders for a roundtable discussion this week focused on rural health care investments and ongoing Republican-led efforts to address the affordability of health insurance premiums.\n\n\u201cThe Working Families Tax Cut Act established the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a landmark $50B investment in rural health care for states like North Dakota. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched the application for states to apply for this new funding less than a month ago, and I\u2019m proud our state\u2019s health leaders quickly developed a thoughtful application,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe forward-looking approach and collaboration among our hospitals, clinics, and state agencies should serve as a model for the entire country.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nThe roundtable focused on the state\u2019s innovative approach to the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund passed under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the need for long-term health care reform, and addressing the COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits set to expire on January 1, 2026.\n\nFedorchak emphasized the difference between the long-standing Obamacare premium tax credits, which will continue to exist after January 1, 2026, and the temporary enhanced version created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The enhanced premium tax credits dramatically expanded eligibility and cost taxpayers billions each year.\n\n\u201cThese tax credits were never meant to be permanent\u2014that\u2019s why Congressional Democrats themselves set them to expire on January 1, 2026. Republicans are ready to find a responsible path forward as soon as Democrats vote to reopen the federal government. Tying government funding to these enhanced premium tax credits is a red herring, and the longer Democrats keep the government shut down, the longer it delays a solution,\u201d Fedorchak added.\n\nShe also expressed concern over the Democrat-supported Continuing Resolution, which would wipe out the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund and roll back key health care reforms passed under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Specifically, to reopen the federal government, Democrats are demanding a $1.5T spending increase that would:\n\nRemove the modest 20-hour per week work requirements established in the Working Families Tax Cuts for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid\n\nRestore taxpayer-funded free healthcare for illegal aliens.\n\nEliminate eligibility testing and safeguards to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program.\n\nRestore the Biden administration\u2019s one-size-fits-all minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes that would have forced many rural North Dakota nursing homes to close\n\nRepeal the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, hurting hospitals and clinics in rural communities\n\nParticipants included:\n\nNorth Dakota Medicaid Director Sarah Aker\n\nHouse Majority Leader Mike Lefor\n\nState Representative Jon Nelson", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-minot-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Minot office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-10-06", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Minot, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Minot tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\n\u201cThese office hours are a great opportunity to connect with North Dakotans one-on-one. I\u2019m looking forward to being in Minot tomorrow afternoon to discuss issues important to the community,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-requests-president-trump-deliver-immediate-relief-north-dakota", "Fedorchak requests President Trump deliver immediate relief for North Dakota farmers", "2025-10-03", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today requested President Donald Trump provide immediate relief for North Dakota soybean farmers through a bridge payment program. As the state's At-Large Congresswoman, she represents 25,000 family farms who are suffering the consequences of China\u2019s unfair trade practices.\n\nIn her letter, Fedorchak states, \u201cIn the most recent crop year, North Dakota farmers planted more than 6.6 million acres of soybeans and harvested over 245 million bushels, with a gross value of nearly $2.4 billion at current market prices. As the westernmost soybean producing region in the Great Plains, North Dakota ships nearly two-thirds of its soybeans to China through Pacific Northwest ports. However, those sales have fallen to virtually zero as trade tensions have frozen shipments to our farmers\u2019 largest customer.\u201d\n\nFedorchak continues, \u201cAccounting for basis, local North Dakota soybean prices are at or below $8.65 per bushel, almost $2 less than farmers\u2019 break-even price. In some cases, family farms are incurring losses that reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. These numbers represent more than balance-sheet stress; they threaten the survival of family farms that have been the backbone of North Dakota for generations.\u201d\n\nShe calls on the administration to create a bridge payment program, similar to the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in 2019, to give farmers liquidity and certainty heading into the next crop year.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota farmers want robust markets, not government relief, and while I fully expect your negotiations to result in greater market access in the long-term, I urge you to consider immediate support for farmers who are suffering the consequences of China\u2019s nefarious actions,\u201d Fedorchak writes.\n\nSince trade negotiations with China began in February, Fedorchak has repeatedly pressed administration officials to work in the best interests of North Dakota producers. She has met with the U.S. Trade Representative\u2019s office, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and USDA officials, and key agriculture leaders multiple times, consistently raising the urgent need for both long-term market expansion and short-term relief.\n\nMost recently, she spoke out against Argentina\u2019s sale of soybeans to China, warning it undermines U.S. trade negotiations with China and hurts North Dakota farmers. \u201cArgentina making a deal with China at the same time the U.S. provided financial assistance to stabilize their economy is a bitter pill for North Dakota soybean farmers to swallow,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nIn addition to calling for immediate relief, Fedorchak is pursuing a comprehensive agenda to strengthen North Dakota agriculture by:\n\nExpanding domestic and international markets, including through the sale of year-round of E-15 and growing domestic demand for biofuels\n\nDecreasing input costs that strain producers\u2019 margins\n\nModernizing credit access and financing tools for farm families\n\nAddressing federal land management issues that affect producers through her Landowner Easement Rights Act\n\nCompleting the Farm Bill\n\nFedorchak closes her letter by highlighting her shared goal with the President: \u201cIn the long-term, I know we share the same objective: to make American agriculture more resilient and competitive. That is what our producers want. I stand ready to work with your administration to re-open international markets, expand domestic markets and processing opportunities, and deliver relief quickly and responsibly to the farmers who need it most. North Dakota\u2019s farmers feed and fuel the world, and they deserve our full support against China\u2019s actions.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-impact-democrat-funding-demands", "Fedorchak statement on impact of Democrat funding demands", "2025-10-02", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement on the Democrat-led government shutdown:\n\n\u201cInstead of supporting the very funding levels they enacted and voted for multiple times, Senate Democrats chose to shut down the government to push a $1.5 trillion partisan wish list,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThat list includes eliminating the health section of the Working Families Tax Cut plan\u2014opening the door to taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, reinstating the Biden admin\u2019s one-size-fits-all staffing mandate that would be devastating to North Dakota nursing homes, and wiping out the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. These are nonstarters. North Dakotans don\u2019t support this $1.5 trillion wish list nor will I.\u201d\n\nOn September 19, 2025, the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR). The legislation is a simple, short-term funding extension for 7 weeks that continues to fund the government at current levels\u2014levels that Democrats enacted and have previously supported\u2014until November 21, 2025. Passing the CR allows Congress to continue FY26 appropriations negotiations and return to funding the government through regular order.\n\nHowever, the CR requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Senate Democrats voted against passing the CR, creating a lapse in government funding and causing the government to shut down. The alternate Democrat-supported resolution would inject partisan policies and massive spending into the funding process. It includes a $1.5T proposal that would cost taxpayers an additional $48.39 billion a day just to keep the government open for a month.\n\nSpecifically, the Democrat-supported CR:\n\nRemoves the modest 20-hour per week work requirements established in the Working Families Tax Cuts for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid\n\nRestores taxpayer-funded free healthcare for illegal aliens\n\nEliminates safeguards to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program, such as removing deceased individuals from the program\n\nRestores the Biden administration\u2019s one-size-fits-all minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes\n\nRepeals the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, hurting hospitals and clinics in vulnerable communities", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-national-energy-dominance-council-advancing-americas-beautiful", "Fedorchak joins National Energy Dominance Council for Advancing America\u2019s Beautiful Clean Coal event", "2025-09-30", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cReliable baseload power comes from hardworking North Dakota coal producers, and the Trump administration recognizes their importance to our nation\u2019s energy security,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cSecretary Burgum, Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Wright all have an unprecedented understanding of our nation\u2019s energy systems, and the role good policy and regulations play in them. The reforms announced yesterday cut red tape, lower costs, and provide certainty for producers\u2014helping protect jobs, strengthen reliability, and keep America competitive.\u201d\n\nDuring the event, Secretary Burgum announced the opening of 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the benchmarks set by the Working Families Tax Cuts plan. The Bureau of Land Management is also streamlining approvals for projects and lowering royalty rates to 7 percent so producers can better compete in global markets while sustaining revenues for taxpayers. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts plan, lease sales are already underway, including projects at Freedom Mine and Falkirk Mine in North Dakota.\n\nAdministrator Zeldin announced that EPA will provide steam electric power generation with more time to comply with existing effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) to affordably meet the nation\u2019s growing electricity demand, including for data centers and manufacturing. The agency is also requesting information on the viability of compliance pathways that may disincentivize continued coal combustion, and technology-based implementation challenges related to the 2024 ELG rule. When implemented, the proposal will save up to $200 million annually in electricity costs, provide reliable and low-cost baseload energy, boost industrial competitiveness, and make America a leader in Artificial Intelligence.\n\nAdditionally, EPA is issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit information from the public to assist in the development of regulatory changes on the implementation and structure of the Clean Air Act (CAA)\u2019s Regional Haze Rule (RHR). EPA is seeking input regarding how the agency can meaningfully revise the RHR to streamline regulatory requirements impacting states\u2019 visibility improvement obligations under the Clean Air Act, ensuring it reflects Congressional intent and recent improvements in air quality.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-monday-september-29", "Fedorchak Forum to be held Monday, September 29", "2025-09-19", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Monday, September 29, at 12:00pm CT (11:00am MT). This is the fifth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time.\n\n\u201cI appreciate every North Dakotan who takes the time to join a Fedorchak Forum, regardless of whether we agree or disagree on issues. Some of my most meaningful conversations are with those who challenge my perspective in a respectful way,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cOur country was built on debate and dialogue, and I want these forums to continue to be a place where we listen to one another, ask tough questions, and work toward real solutions.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-keep-government-open", "Fedorchak votes to keep government open", "2025-09-19", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This Continuing Resolution (CR) is a short-term funding measure that prevents a government shutdown on October 1, 2025, and keeps federal operations running at current funding levels through November 21, 2025.\n\n\u201cWhile Continuing Resolutions aren\u2019t long-term solutions, they are necessary to avoid costly government shutdowns that disrupt government services and impact seniors, farmers, veterans, and working families,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cToday\u2019s CR allows us to continue FY26 appropriations negotiations as we return to budgeting through regular order.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nThe CR passed with 212 Democrats\u2014all but one House Democrat\u2014voting to shut down the government. \u201cThere\u2019s no rational reason for Democrats to oppose a CR that maintains funding levels they\u2019ve already supported. A vote to shut down the government is a vote to force our troops, border patrol, TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and federal law enforcement to work without pay,\u201d Fedorchak added.\n\nThe Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026:\n\nContinues government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025, or the enactment of an applicable full-year appropriations act, whichever occurs first.\n\nAllows the Department of Agriculture to continue providing food assistance to low-income women, infants, and children for the duration of the CR.\n\nProvides the Department of Defense with authorities to fund the Virginia Class Submarine Program.\n\nExtends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, set to expire on September 30th, through the duration of the CR.\n\nExtends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security to mitigate the threat that unmanned aerial systems pose to the security of facilities or assets.\n\nExtends programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure our veterans continue to receive the care and benefits they have earned.\n\nExtends expiring health care programs through the duration of the CR, including community health centers and other public health programs, payments to rural and underserved hospitals, and Medicare telehealth flexibilities.\n\nCarries forward extensions of programs included in previous continuing resolutions, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the National Flood Insurance Program.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-passes-us-house", "Fedorchak bill to streamline cross-border energy projects passes U.S. House", "2025-09-18", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cToday\u2019s passage of H.R. 3062, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 1047 reflects the House Committee on Energy and Commerce\u2019s relentless work to secure American energy dominance. These bills streamline the permitting process for critical cross-border energy projects, restore expert advisory input from the coal industry that the Biden-Harris Administration eliminated, and ensure that electricity grid operators have the tools they need to secure the reliability of the bulk power system. With rising energy demand and growing threats to grid reliability, House Republicans are ensuring the U.S. has the tools to deliver affordable, abundant, and reliable energy,\u201d said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Guthrie. \u201cThank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak, Congressman Rulli, and Congressman Balderson for their tireless work to strengthen our grid and power our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cModernizing the cross-border permitting process will unleash North American energy,\u201d said Western Caucus Chairman LaMalfa. \u201cBy standardizing the permitting process for the import and export of oil, natural gas and electricity transmission, H.R. 3062 will strengthen trade in the more than $1 trillion North American energy market. These reforms will also protect energy projects from interference, such as President Biden\u2019s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. I appreciate Representative Fedorchak for leading this legislation to increase access to affordable and reliable energy for American families and boost rural economies.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, the permitting process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity projects involves a mix of presidential permits, agency-specific procedures, and executive discretion, which has led to regulatory uncertainty, project delays, and in some cases, permit revocations\u2014such as the Keystone XL pipeline.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-celebrates-taiwan-ag-commitment-boosting-markets-north-dakota", "Fedorchak celebrates Taiwan ag commitment, boosting markets for North Dakota soybeans and corn", "2025-09-18", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined the Taiwan-U.S. Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission at the U.S. Capitol, where Taiwan announced a $10 billion commitment to purchase American agricultural products between 2025 and 2028. The agreement includes soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef and represents a 25 percent increase in Taiwan\u2019s annual U.S. ag purchases.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota produces some of the highest quality products in the world, and Taiwan\u2019s commitment is a big win for our soybean, corn, and wheat growers as well as beef producers,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cWhen I meet with folks back home, expanding market opportunities is top of mind. This announcement shows the strength of trusted allies supporting American agriculture, and I\u2019m grateful for Taiwan\u2019s ongoing partnership.\u201d\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-long-term-crime-reform-dc", "Fedorchak votes for long-term crime reform in D.C.", "2025-09-17", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after voting in favor of a series of public safety bills aimed at cracking down on violent crime in the nation\u2019s capital.\n\n\u201cIn November, the American people overwhelmingly rejected crime and chaos in support of safety and security,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cAlong with President Trump\u2019s leadership to restore law and order in our nation's capital, the House's actions this week should serve as a blueprint for other crime-ridden cities to restore accountability and support law enforcement.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-legislation-streamline-broadband-permitting", "Fedorchak introduces legislation to streamline broadband permitting", "2025-09-16", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak introduced the CABLE Expansion Act, legislation to expedite broadband deployment by streamlining the permitting process for cable operators while protecting the role of local governments.\n\n\u201cReliable broadband shouldn't be a luxury in today\u2019s economy\u2014it\u2019s a necessity for families, farmers, and businesses across North Dakota and the nation,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis commonsense legislation will help providers deploy and upgrade networks more quickly, reduce the regulatory burden, and lower costs, all while preserving local control over permitting decisions.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-senators-hoeven-and-cramer-urge-ferc-rein-unfair-transmission-cost", "Fedorchak, Senators Hoeven and Cramer, urge FERC to rein in unfair transmission cost-shifting in MISO", "2025-09-16", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, joined by Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, supported a complaint filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) challenging the regional cost-allocation formula used to charge customers for new electric transmission lines. The complaint, led by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) and joined by regulators from four other states, argues that MISO\u2019s cost-allocation rules unfairly shift transmission costs onto North Dakotans. The delegation warns that these rules force North Dakotans to subsidize other states\u2019 aggressive renewable energy mandates while putting grid reliability at risk.\n\n\u201cThe massive build out of transmission in the MISO region is driven by the aggressive decarbonization goals of several MISO states, but North Dakota is not one of them,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cStates must pay the costs of their own goals. That\u2019s a basic principle of cost allocation. The current formula in MISO does not follow these principles and needs to change.\u201d\n\nThe North Dakota PSC\u2019s complaint challenges MISO\u2019s \u201cMulti-Value Project\u201d (MVP) cost-allocation system, which spreads the expense of massive new transmission lines across all ratepayers in the region regardless of who benefits. These lines are often built to connect remote wind and solar projects in states with renewable mandates, shifting costs onto states like North Dakota that neither pursue those policies nor directly benefit from the projects.\n\nWhile serving on the ND Public Service Commission, Fedorchak was the liaison to MISO and the Organization of MISO states (OMS) for eight years, including a term as OMS president. Fedorchak advocated for a generator-pays cost-allocation formula, which MISO ultimately declined to pursue.\n\nKEY LETER EXCERPTS:\n\n\u201cThe bulk power system is under increasing strain from the rapid uptake of intermittent wind and solar generation and the concurrent retirement of baseload resources. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warns that two-thirds of our grid is at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. Over the next decade, an estimated 122,000 MW of dispatchable generation is slated to retire even as electricity demand surges due to data centers, electrification, and industrial growth.\n\n[...]\n\n\u201cAs we work to bring more load-serving power online, we must also address the negative incentives created by current transmission cost allocation policies. Under \u201csocialized\u201d regional cost sharing, a state or utility can propose massive transmission expansions (often to support remote wind and solar projects) and spread much of the bill to other states\u2019 ratepayers. In MISO, so-called Multi-Value Projects (MVPs) have their costs shared broadly across the footprint. This model was intended to fund projects with widespread benefits. In practice, it has enabled scenarios where states with aggressive renewable energy mandates shift the costs of the transmission needed to meet those goals onto states with different policies and values.\n\n[...]\n\n\u201cThis not only raises fairness concerns, but it also dulls economic signals. If a state can socialize the expense of distant generation hookups, it has less incentive to consider cheaper or more reliable solutions closer to home.\n\n[...]\n\n\u201cIn short, the current approach to cost allocation is a subsidy scheme that alleviates certain states of the costs of their most aggressive energy policies. It allows these states to force their utilities into compliance with Renewable Portfolio Standards, while out-of-state ratepayers bear the costs. This approach is corrosive to the cooperative spirit we need in regional planning.\n\n[...]\n\n\u201cIf FERC does not act decisively, Congress may step in to legislatively rebalance how transmission costs are allocated. The last thing we want is a patchwork of dissatisfied states or a collapse in public confidence that federal regulators enforce just and reasonable rates.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/cms-releases-guidance-how-apply-rural-health-transformation-program-funding", "CMS releases guidance on how to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program funding", "2025-09-15", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CLICK HERE to read more about how the program benefits rural health care in America.\n\nCLICK HERE to learn more about the structure and eligibility of the program.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-blasts-green-energy-agenda-skyrocketing-home-prices-north-dakota", "Fedorchak blasts green energy agenda for skyrocketing home prices in North Dakota", "2025-09-11", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nON EMPOWERING STATES TO ESTABLISH CODES:\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: When I travel around my state, I hear from many folks that one of their biggest problems is access to housing. There are not enough new houses on the market. And then when I talk to the North Dakota Home Builders Association\u2014which I've met with several times because this is a big issue in my state\u2014they talked about the building codes and how inappropriate they are for our state.\n\nThe 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, according to the North Dakota Home Builders Association, can add more than $22,000 to the price of a home in my state. And in practice, the builders have estimated up to $31,000. Yet even more troubling, they tell me that it will take up to 90 years for a homeowner to get the payback for those standards. So obviously, that doesn't make any sense at all. This one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work.\n\nMr. Hughes, can you talk about what are some of the alternatives to this?\n\nMr. Hughes, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders: Well, throwing it back to states so the states can establish their own codes, and they have that freedom now. Unfortunately, to me, the code that has been developed as a model code has been presented as unamendable. You have to take it as is, and we're a strong advocate that each state should take it and tailor it to their location and their needs, and much more of that needs to take place.\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: Is there anything stopping that? What's stopping that from happening?\n\nMr. Hughes: Maybe education\u2014just the fact that too many states don't realize that they can do that. Several states are doing very well: Texas, Washington, California, North Carolina. We do our own code. We have resources to do that, we have personnel in North Carolina, we have a residential Code Council, and we have full-time employees that lobby that. Too many states don't have those resources, and they're told that they can't make amendments to that code, and that's simply not true.\n\nON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION\u2019S ADOPTION OF GREEN AGENDA FEDERAL STANDARDS:\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: Are there other problems? The last several building code updates developed by the ICC have clearly prioritized a green agenda over cost-efficient home construction. The USDA and the VA have already adopted those latest ICC energy code standards for the homes they finance, effectively imposing these standards on those federally-backed loans. So that probably prevents or prohibits the ability of states to develop their own standards, if some of these big federal programs are requiring the ICC standards. In your view, what would be the effect on the U.S. housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were to adopt these standards?\n\nMr. Hughes: Well, that's one of our greatest fears, no question. And in North Carolina, we've gone to a six-year code, and our legislation actually imposed a pause on any new energy codes until the next cycle that'll take place in 2030. If the HUD rule stays in place that eliminates USDA and VA loans, then we simply lose all of those in North Carolina. So talk about a huge limiting factor. It just won't work.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-discusses-trade-input-costs-and-farm-bill-north-dakota-farmers-0", "Fedorchak discusses trade, input costs, and Farm Bill with North Dakota Farmers Union", "2025-09-11", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed 24 ag producers and leaders to Washington, D.C., as part of the North Dakota Farmers Union\u2019s (NDFU) annual visit to the U.S. Capitol. The group, representing a wide range of commodities, discussed the challenges facing farmers in today\u2019s changing markets and the opportunities ahead to strengthen North Dakota agriculture.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota farmers are second to none. They help feed and fuel the world, but right now they\u2019re being squeezed from every direction,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cAs President Trump works to negotiate a fair long-term trade deal with China, my team is closely working with the administration in every way possible to address this situation. That includes diversifying our foreign markets, expanding domestic markets, and providing supplemental support as necessary.\u201d\n\nDuring the meeting, farmers raised concerns about the lack of export contracts for soybeans being harvested this fall and the lack of storage for the soybeans due to multiple severe summer storms.\n\nImage\n\nFedorchak shared updates from a meeting she organized with Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, and the North Dakota Trade Office, Office of the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Soybean Growers, and the Office of Governor Kelly Armstrong. She also recently spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the ongoing negotiations with China and the impact of China's actions on North Dakota soybean growers.\n\nFedorchak underscored that China has long weaponized agriculture against U.S. producers and emphasized the need for both immediate and long-term strategies. Fedorchak outlined her three-part approach: Trade enforcement and diversification, expanding domestic markets, and supplemental support as necessary.\n\nImage\n\nFedorchak emphasized four other key initiatives to address the situation:\n\nExpanding biofuels: As Co-Chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, she highlighted the importance of growing domestic demand for American-grown fuels like biodiesel and year-round E15, and how she's pushing to make these fuels available nationwide rather than shipping them to California.\n\nChallenging unfair trade: She voiced support for the USTR investigation into Brazil\u2019s unfair trade practices that have allowed it to dominate China's market.\n\nCompleting the Farm Bill: She expressed optimism that Congress will finalize a full Farm Bill this fall.\n\nStrengthening farm and family policies: She underscored provisions already passed in the Working Families Tax Cut Plan, including long-term certainty for crop insurance, strengthened reference prices, and doubled funding for export assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-increased-border-security-crack-down-illegal-entry", "Fedorchak votes for increased border security, crack down on illegal entry", "2025-09-11", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and passed by bipartisan a vote of 226-197, this legislation will impose tougher penalties on migrants who illegally enter or reenter the United States.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakotans know that a nation without secure borders is a nation at risk. For too long, President Biden encouraged chaos at our southern border. His administration\u2019s refusal to act led to a record number of illegal immigrants, including human traffickers and terrorists, entering our country,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThankfully, President Trump has restored order at the border by enforcing the laws already on the books. Today\u2019s action builds on this success by strengthening existing law, helping make sure illegal migrants think twice before breaking America\u2019s laws.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder the Biden administration\u2019s open-border policies, at least 10 million unvetted illegal immigrants entered the U.S. from more than 160 countries\u2014including adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. One of the most alarming consequences is the explosion of human trafficking and migrant child exploitation.\n\nHuman traffickers increasingly used the border crisis to their advantage. According to a March 2025 report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Biden administration ignored or dismissed over 65,000 reports regarding migrant children, including over 7,300 reports of human trafficking.\n\nMeanwhile, prosecutions of illegal entry cases plummeted to fewer than 1,000 per month between January 2021 and January 2024. In FY2023, more than 70 percent of those charged with illegal reentry had criminal records. Together, these policies fueled a criminal network of human traffickers who profited from the lax border security of the previous administration.\n\nThe Stop Illegal Entry Act strengthens penalties for migrants who repeatedly break U.S. immigration law by:\n\nEstablishing mandatory minimum sentences (5 years for illegal entry followed by a felony conviction and 10 years for felony offenders who reenter).\n\nAuthorizing life sentences for the most serious repeat offenders.\n\nIncreasing penalties for repeated improper entry, raising the maximum from 2 to 5 years, and from 2 to 10 years for reentry after removal.\n\nImposing enhanced penalties of up to 15 years on offenders with multiple prior misdemeanors or felony convictions.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-strengthen-north-dakotas-nuclear-deterrence-capabilities", "Fedorchak votes to strengthen North Dakota\u2019s nuclear deterrence capabilities", "2025-09-10", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). This legislation strengthens America\u2019s military capabilities, supports border security efforts, and delivers a well-deserved 3.8 percent pay raise for servicemembers and their families.\n\n\u201cStrength is, always has been, and always will be the greatest peacekeeping tool of America,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis defense bill restores focus on our military readiness and invests in the men and women who serve. At the same time, it delivers critical reforms to save more than $20 billion and eliminate biased political programs. I\u2019m proud to support a bill that keeps America strong and makes life better for our servicemembers and their families.\u201d\n\nThe NDAA delivers critical wins for North Dakota\u2019s role in America\u2019s nuclear deterrence and space missions. With the Sentinel ICBM set to replace the aging Minuteman III fleet at Minot Air Force Base, this bill fully funds modernization and prohibits any reduction in the ICBM fleet size below 400. It also supports modernization of sea-based deterrence through procurement of a third Columbia Class ballistic missile submarine.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-transparency-epstein-case", "Fedorchak votes for transparency in Epstein case", "2025-09-05", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted Wednesday in support of H. Res. 668, which directs the House Oversight Committee to obtain and publicly release key documents related to Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s crimes, detention, and death.\n\n\u201cThis case has spanned three decades without full accountability,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe American people\u2014and especially Epstein\u2019s victims\u2014deserve transparency and justice. That\u2019s why I voted for this measure which takes effect immediately and continues and expands the Oversight Committee\u2019s work. This is the fastest way to bring forward essential information and witnesses who must be held accountable for the terrible abuses in this case.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, Fedorchak voted for the Oversight Committee to obtain and release:\n\nAll unclassified records related to Epstein\u2019s detention and death;\n\nFlight logs of aircraft owned or used by Epstein;\n\nNames of individuals connected to Epstein\u2019s criminal activities, settlements, or immunity agreements;\n\nEpstein\u2019s and his associates\u2019 plea bargains, immunity deals, or sealed settlements;\n\nRecords of entities tied to Epstein\u2019s trafficking or financial networks;\n\nInternal Department of Justice communications about Epstein-related investigations or prosecutions.\n\nTo protect victims and sensitive information, H. Res. 668 allows redactions only in limited cases, such as to remove victims\u2019 personally identifiable information, child sexual abuse materials, classified intelligence, or details that could compromise an active federal investigation. Records cannot be withheld for reasons of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.\n\nUnlike Reps. Massie and Khanna\u2019s proposal, H. Res. 668 includes a binding subpoena with the force of law and does not require Senate passage or presidential signature. Its provisions take effect immediately. The Oversight Committee has already begun this work, receiving nearly 34,000 pages from the Department of Justice, issuing 11 deposition notices to former government officials, and requesting Epstein and Maxwell\u2019s bank records from the Treasury Department.\n\nThe resolution also directs the Committee to investigate:\n\nThe federal government\u2019s possible mismanagement of the Epstein and Maxwell cases;\n\nThe circumstances of Epstein\u2019s death;\n\nThe federal government\u2019s broader efforts to combat sex trafficking networks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-legislation-repeal-blms-harmful-land-use-plan-north-dakota-passes", "Fedorchak legislation to repeal BLM\u2019s harmful land use plan for North Dakota passes the House", "2025-09-03", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House passed H.J. Res. 105, her joint resolution to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.\n\n\"Today\u2019s vote reaffirms a simple fact: the Biden administration\u2019s Resource Management Plan for North Dakota was deeply misguided,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cAt a time when energy demand is reaching record highs and Americans want to pay less for everything, locking up responsible energy development is the exact opposite of what we need. I\u2019m grateful to my House Republican colleagues for their support that unleashes North Dakota\u2019s energy resources for the betterment of America. I urge the Senate to act swiftly to reverse this harmful policy.\u201d\n\nIn July, the North Dakota delegation introduced legislation to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s RMP that significantly restricts the state\u2019s ability to access and develop its federally managed mineral resources by closing leasing on more than four million acres (nearly 99 percent) of federal coal acreage and 213,000 acres (44 percent) of federally owned fluid mineral acreage.\n\n\u201cThanks to the hard work of Congresswoman Fedorchak, today Congress takes steps to restore American energy dominance and overturn disastrous policies from the Biden administration. Her bill will protect $34 million in state revenue and 12,000 jobs in North Dakota. I\u2019d like to thank her for her leadership on this important legislation for North Dakotans and all Americans,\u201d said Chairman Westerman.\n\n\u201cThe House passage of our CRA is a significant step in canceling the Biden administration\u2019s plan to restrict North Dakota\u2019s energy development,\u201d said Senator Cramer. \u201cThis resolution reaffirms the multiple use doctrine by ensuring North Dakota gets the best long-term plan possible to responsibly utilize our natural resources. I applaud Congresswoman Fedorchak\u2019s leadership in the House. Now it\u2019s time for the Senate to work with the Trump administration and get rid of this disastrous rule.\u201d\n\n\u201cHouse passage of our CRA resolution is an important step toward blocking this onerous Biden-era policy and ensuring our state can continue to utilize all of its abundant energy resources,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cConsidering the vast areas of federally-controlled surface acreage and subsurface minerals in our state, policies like the one we are overturning are particularly harmful to North Dakota, as duplicative and burdensome federal permitting can often prevent the development of private and state-held energy resources. We appreciate Representative Fedorchak for working to secure our resolution\u2019s passage in the House and look forward to advancing the legislation through the Senate.\u201d\n\nRon Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council said, \"We urge Congress to pass this Congressional Review Act and reject federal overreach that would devastate North Dakota's energy industry. The BLM's Resource Management Plan ignores modern drilling technologies and imposes blanket closures that are inconsistent with federal law and harmful to our state's economy. We thank Congresswoman Fedorchak for her leadership on this critical issue and call on both chambers to swiftly pass this legislation to protect North Dakota workers and America's energy independence.\"\n\n\u201cThe BLM\u2019s plan would shut down nearly all coal development on federal lands in North Dakota, ignoring decades of responsible energy production,\u201d said Jonathan Fortner, Executive Director of the Lignite Energy Council. \u201cWe thank our delegation for fighting back. This resolution is a critical step toward restoring regulatory balance and protecting the affordable, reliable power our industry provides.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, Americans for Prosperity, Minnkota Power Cooperative, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Western Energy Alliance are in support of the delegation\u2019s CRA.\n\nH.J. Res. 105 is Fedorchak\u2019s second piece of legislation to pass the House in the 119th Congress. In June, legislation she led with Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to repeal the Biden administration\u2019s \u201cOnce-in-Always-in\" rule was signed into law by President Trump. The resolution rewards innovation, encourages continued investment in emissions reduction, and strengthens our economy by giving energy producers and manufacturers the certainty they need.\n\nImage\n\nCLICK HERE to read her statement in response to the Biden administration\u2019s finalization of the RMP.\n\nCLICK HERE to read her statement following introduction of the CRA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:07:37Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-dickinson-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Dickinson office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-08-26", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dickinson, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Dickinson on Thursday, August 28, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\n\u201cThese office hours are a great way to have more in-depth conversations with constituents on issues important to them. I\u2019m looking forward to connecting with folks in Dickinson on Thursday,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-up form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-concludes-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-visit-israel", "Fedorchak concludes bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Israel", "2025-08-15", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, N.D. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) returned this week from a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Israel, where she met with Israeli leaders, defense officials, and citizens to gain firsthand understanding of the country\u2019s security challenges, historical significance, and partnership with the United States.\n\n\u201cTraveling to Israel and seeing its challenges was an invaluable experience,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cFrom walking ancient streets to hearing from leaders, soldiers, and everyday citizens, I saw how these determined people protect their way of life against constant threats. This trip reinforced for me that America\u2019s security is tied to Israel\u2019s security\u2014and I return to Congress with a deeper understanding of how that partnership supports the safety, energy security, and prosperity of North Dakota and our entire nation.\u201d\n\nOver the course of seven days, Fedorchak participated in high-level briefings on regional threats, saw U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in action, and met with survivors of the October 7 Hamas attacks.\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nThe trip began with a deep dive into Jerusalem\u2019s thousands of years of layered history and significance as a spiritual center for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.\n\nIn the evening, the delegation heard from Yaakov Katz, former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, on Israel\u2019s domestic climate and evolving security challenges nearly two years after the October 7 terrorist attack. A late-night visit to the City of David revealed ancient pilgrimage roads and archeological sites dating back more than 2,000 years.\n\n\u201cJerusalem\u2019s history is alive in every stone,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cYou can feel the weight of faith, resilience, and sacrifice here. It\u2019s impossible not to see how this city\u2019s story still shapes our world today.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nDay two began with a strategic briefing from Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel on Israel\u2019s \u201cseven-front war,\u201d covering threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, Yemen\u2019s Houthis, and beyond.\n\nAt an Israeli military base, Fedorchak met with the commander of the Arrow Interceptors and Launch Array Department to see the Arrow-3 missile defense system\u2014developed jointly by the U.S. and Israel and funded in part by Congress. The system successfully intercepted a missile from Yemen the night before the visit, underscoring its real-time role in protecting civilians.\n\nThe delegation also toured Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war in Gaza and U.S.-Israel cooperation, and received additional briefings from former heads of Israel\u2019s air defense and military intelligence on Iran\u2019s role in fueling regional instability.\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nThe next day, the delegation explored Jerusalem\u2019s Old City, including the Southern Wall excavations, the Western Wall\u2014where Fedorchak joined the tradition of leaving a prayer note\u2014and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity\u2019s holiest sites.\n\nLater, the group met with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid for a candid discussion about Israel\u2019s political landscape and prospects for peace. At Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the delegation saw next-generation technologies like the Iron Beam laser defense system and counter-drone capabilities\u2014innovations that not only protect Israel but also contribute to U.S. defense readiness.\n\n\u201cThe defense technology Israel is developing and testing in real time combat situations with the U.S. doesn\u2019t just protect Israelis\u2014it protects American troops, too,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cSeeing it up close makes clear why this relationship is mutually beneficial.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nThe delegation traveled north on day four to visit sacred Christian locations around the Sea of Galilee, including Magdala, the Mount of Beatitudes, and the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter.\n\nThey then moved to the Golan Heights, where dormant volcanic peaks overlook Syria and Lebanon. There, security experts explained the proximity of Hezbollah positions and Syrian instability, giving Fedorchak a direct view of the challenges Israel faces in defending its borders. Lunch with IDF soldiers and a meeting with humanitarian workers highlighted the intersection of security and aid efforts.\n\nImage\n\nIn southern Israel, the delegation visited towns and communities ravaged by the October 7 Hamas attacks. Fedorchak walked through burned homes, met survivors of the brutal attack who lost family members trying to defend their own homes, and saw the Nova Music Festival site where 400 young people were murdered, kidnapped, or injured.\n\nThe visit included a tree-planting ceremony to honor the victims\u2014a solemn reminder of the stakes of U.S. support for Israel\u2019s right to defend itself.\n\n\u201cThere is no substitute for seeing the aftermath with your own eyes,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe grief is deep, but so is the Israeli people\u2019s hope and determination to survive. That resilience is something I will never forget. And their hope is evident in the large number of children and families that are everywhere in public places.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nIn Bethlehem, which is controlled by Palestinians, Fedorchak visited the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus.\n\nThat evening, she met with the brother of a Nova Festival hostage still held in Gaza, hearing firsthand the anguish of families waiting for loved ones\u2019 return. The night concluded with a performance by a survivor from Kibbutz Be\u2019eri who lost both parents in the October 7 attack and has since turned to music as a way to share his story and inspire resilience.\n\nImage\n\nOn the final day of the trip, the delegation met with President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem for a wide-ranging conversation about the war in Gaza, the need to strengthen Israel\u2019s security partnerships, and opportunities for peace in the region. President Herzog emphasized the importance of bipartisan support from the United States and expressed gratitude for America\u2019s role in helping Israel defend itself against terrorism.\n\nFedorchak also met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who provided a candid assessment of the U.S.-Israel relationship from a diplomatic standpoint. Ambassador Huckabee discussed how congressional engagement directly impacts Israel\u2019s ability to deter threats, the role of American leadership in countering Iran\u2019s influence, and the ongoing coordination between the two nations on military and intelligence matters.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-secretary-wright-senator-hoeven-governor-armstrong-spotlight", "Fedorchak joins Secretary Wright, Senator Hoeven, Governor Armstrong to spotlight North Dakota\u2019s role in strengthening U.S. energy dominance", "2025-08-13", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Grand Forks, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Senator John Hoeven, and Governor Kelly Armstrong at the University of North Dakota\u2019s Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) to discuss marrying North Dakota\u2019s coal industry with the oil and gas sector through the use of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery.\n\nThe visit included a meeting with EERC leadership, a tour of the facility, and a roundtable discussion titled \u201cCracking the Code 2.0\u201d with leaders of the state\u2019s oil, gas, coal, and power industries along with North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director Nathan Anderson, UND President Andy Armacost, and state legislators. The events highlighted the EERC\u2019s longstanding partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and its groundbreaking work in carbon capture, oil recovery, and other technologies critical to powering America with reliable, affordable energy from the Bakken.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s leadership in developing the energy technologies our nation needs was on full display today. From carbon capture that boosts oil recovery to extending the life of reliable coal plants, the innovation happening here is second to none\u2014thanks in large part to the researchers, engineers, and partners at the EERC,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cHaving Secretary Wright here to see this work firsthand and discuss ways the DOE can further enhance this work is vital. Secretary Wright understands that energy is foundational to modern life\u2014and how it improves lives for Americans and others around the world. As we saw today, North Dakota\u2019s innovation, resources, and work ethic are making that mission possible.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nDuring the tour, participants saw EERC\u2019s latest projects, including recovering rare earth elements from lignite coal, front-end testing and design for injection wells, and using carbon dioxide to increase Bakken oil recovery rates and extend the life of coal-fired power plants. These advancements align with the strengthened 45Q tax incentive in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which is designed to accelerate CO2 utilization and bolster U.S. energy security through Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).\n\nImage\n\nAt the \u201cCrack the Code 2.0\u201d roundtable, participants discussed strategies to double the oil recovery rates in the Bakken and double the life of coal-fired power plants. As discussed on the tour of EERC, the Bakken oil recovery rates are currently between 5 and 15 percent\u2014meaning there are billions of untapped barrels of oil that could help bolster American energy security, create jobs, and support local economies. Last year, total production from the Bakken formation surpassed 5 billion barrels, and EOR has the potential to recover at least an additional 5 billion barrels of oil out of the Bakken.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-staff-changes-dc-and-north-dakota", "Fedorchak announces staff changes in D.C. and North Dakota", "2025-08-12", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced staff changes in her Washington, D.C. and Fargo offices. Sadie Hanson, a Grand Forks native who has served as Staff Assistant in the D.C. office since January, is returning to North Dakota to become the Community Relations Representative based in Fargo. Replacing her in Washington is Zoe McKinven of Harvey, a recent North Dakota State University graduate who interned in the D.C. office this summer.\n\nIn her new role, Hanson will serve as Fedorchak\u2019s frontline presence across eastern North Dakota\u2014including Fargo, Grand Forks, and communities throughout the Red River Valley. She will help identify local priorities, inform policy decisions, and assist constituents in navigating federal agencies and services.\n\n\u201cSadie has been an essential part of our team from day one\u2014helping set up the office, build out systems, and keep things running smoothly from the start,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cShe\u2019s led our internship program, launched the Notable North Dakotan recognition, and brought a heart for service to everything she\u2019s done. The work she'll do across the Red River Valley will help inform the decisions I make in Washington and ensure that local voices continue to shape national policy.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs someone deeply rooted in eastern North Dakota, it feels natural to return home and serve the people of the Red River Valley,\u201d Hanson said. \u201cAfter working in our D.C. office, I\u2019m excited to bring that experience back to North Dakota. I\u2019m looking forward to hitting the road, reconnecting with familiar faces, maintaining strong relationships, and building new ones along the way.\u201d\n\nIn Washington, McKinven will support daily operations, manage front office communications, and help welcome North Dakotans visiting the Capitol.\n\n\u201cZoe represents the best of North Dakota\u2019s next generation of leaders, and I\u2019m excited to have her join the team full-time,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cShe\u2019s proven her commitment to public service and brings energy, perspective, and small-town values to our D.C. office.\u201d\n\n\u201cGrowing up in a small town like Harvey taught me the value of hard work, community, and doing your part\u2014and I\u2019m proud to bring those values to Team Fedorchak,\u201d McKinven said. \u201cSpending the summer in Washington has been incredibly rewarding, and I\u2019m beyond grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role and help serve North Dakotans from our nation\u2019s capital.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-bismarck-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Bismarck office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-08-07", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Bismarck on Friday, August 15, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\n\u201cThe Fargo office hours provided a great chance to discuss a wide range of topics with constituents\u2014from legislative ideas and farm policy to Medicaid reforms and immigration issues,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to this next round of one-on-one meetings to hear constituent concerns and discuss issues with them.\u201d\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/seven-students-complete-summer-internships-applications-open-fall-and-spring", "Seven students complete summer internships, applications open for fall and spring", "2025-08-01", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Seven college students, including four North Dakotans, are completing summer internships with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) in Washington, D.C., gaining diverse perspectives on the inner workings of Congress, the legislative process, constituent services, and the federal government as a whole.\n\nThe interns include:\n\nAutumn Ketterling of Bismarck, ND.\n\nAudrey Duppong of Mandan, ND.\n\nKayla Barral of Flaxton, ND.\n\nZoe McKinven of Harvey, ND.\n\nWill Specht of Howard County, MD.\n\nJackson Leonard of Arlington, VA.\n\nRobin Reid of Perkasie, PA.\n\n\u201cThis group of bright, hardworking interns were a great addition to our team in Washington,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cEach of them brought energy, insight, and a strong North Dakota work ethic to the office. From researching legislation and attending committee hearings to helping with constituent services and giving Capitol tours, they were integral to our daily work. I\u2019m proud of their contributions and can\u2019t wait to see what they do next.\u201d\n\nInternships are available for the fall and spring semesters in the Washington, Bismarck, and Fargo offices. University students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply here. Preference is given to residents of North Dakota or individuals enrolled in a North Dakota school.\n\nImage\n\nThe Washington, D.C. summer internship program gives students firsthand experience in the legislative process and a front-row seat to the inner workings of Congress. Interns also gain valuable insight into public service careers and how North Dakota values are represented on the national stage.\n\nIn addition to their work in the office, interns attended a wide range of educational and professional events including speaking engagements, policy briefings, and networking receptions with Hill staff and leaders across government. They also continued their education beyond the Capitol\u2014touring the White House, the Pentagon, FBI Headquarters, the Norwegian Embassy, and many of the Smithsonian museums.\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nAutumn Ketterling, a Bismarck, ND native and student at the University of North Dakota: \u201cWorking with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has been an incredible experience, and I\u2019m truly grateful for all the opportunities it has provided me with. It was inspiring to see how committed Julie and her team are to serving North Dakota. This experience gave me a valuable look into the inner workings of government and just how much hard work goes into it. Every day taught me something new that I\u2019ll carry with me going forward.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nAudrey Duppong, a Mandan, ND native and student at Bismarck State College: \"I enjoyed working for Julie\u2019s team because of the amazing relationships and friendships I have established. The team here is awesome to work with, and I am excited to see everyone again sometime in my career and what we all end up doing! My favorite duty was giving tours of the Capitol building to our awesome constituents.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nKayla Barral, a Flaxton, ND native and student at the University of North Dakota: \u201cMy favorite part about the internship was all the opportunities that were open to interns! Whether it\u2019s lectures, sitting in on meetings and hearings, or attending receptions and briefings, there were always interesting events to attend during this internship.\n\nWorking with Rep. Julie Fedorchak's team was an amazing experience. Julie's workplace was such a positive, encouraging, and helpful environment, and I absolutely loved working with everyone on her team.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nZoe McKinven, a Harvey, ND native and recent graduate of North Dakota State University: \u201cMy favorite thing about this internship was the people! The staff are so welcoming, willing to teach, and approachable. It really felt like a North Dakota office. What I learned on the Hill is all of the behind-the-scenes work done in D.C. In school, you learn about how a bill becomes law and eventually makes its way to the President's desk. But here, I have seen everything that goes into that process. I enjoy working for Julie's team because every day that I come to work, I feel like my work matters. Whether that\u2019s communicating with constituents or writing a policy memo, I know real change is made on Capitol Hill.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nWill Specht, student at Virginia Tech from Howard County, Maryland: \u201cThroughout my internship on Capitol Hill, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of many amazing experiences. Some of these have included a tour of the FBI headquarters and the West Wing of the White House. Another favorite of mine, perhaps the most community-building event, was attending the Congressional baseball and softball games. I couldn\u2019t have asked for a more thoughtful, accommodating, and welcoming office environment. It has been a pleasure to work for Representative Fedorchak, and I have loved every minute of my time here!\u201d\n\nImage\n\nJackson Leonard, student at Arizona State University from Arlington, Virginia: \u201cWorking with Rep. Fedorchak taught me important lessons about accountability in Congress. Seeing how much effort Rep. Fedorchak puts forward to understand her constituents has set a new standard of expectations for myself and my representatives in government.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nRobin Reid, student at the University of Alabama from Perkasie, Pennsylvania: \u201cMy favorite part about the internship was learning about agricultural policy alongside our Legislative Director. I had the opportunity to learn so much from behind the scenes on something I am passionate about!\u201d\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-advocates-phmsa-reforms-energy-subcommittee-hearing", "Fedorchak advocates for PHMSA reforms at Energy Subcommittee hearing", "2025-07-24", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 At an Energy Subcommittee hearing on pipeline safety policy, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) called for faster training programs for state pipeline inspectors and the revival of key pipeline safety demonstration programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Her questioning highlighted delays and bureaucratic hurdles at the federal level that are putting public safety and energy reliability at risk.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-discusses-rural-health-care-medicaid-landowner-rights-and-education", "Fedorchak discusses rural health care, Medicaid, landowner rights, and education funding at fourth Fedorchak Forum", "2025-07-23", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted her fourth statewide Fedorchak Forum Monday, offering North Dakotans a direct opportunity to engage with her on a variety of topics. Fedorchak recognized callers in the order their calls were received and answered questions on health care reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill, protecting property rights, fiscal responsibility, education funding, and more.\n\nOn Medicaid reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill:\n\nFedorchak expressed concerns about misinformation being spread about Medicaid changes, calling it \u201cone of the most disappointing things\u201d about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.\n\nShe set the record straight that vulnerable populations will not lose access to their Medicaid benefits. \u201cDisabled people, people with severe illnesses, senior citizens on fixed incomes or senior citizens who can't afford their nursing home coverage, single moms with dependent children who need help\u2014that's the traditional Medicaid population, and they will not be impacted by the reforms we made,\u201d she said.\n\nShe pointed to two commonsense reforms included in the One Big Beautiful Bill: enforcing eligibility rules to stop improper payments, including to illegal immigrants, and requiring community engagement (also known as work requirements) for able-bodied adults between the ages of 19 and 64\u201420 hours a week of work, school, or volunteering.\n\nFedorchak emphasized that the bill reins in unsustainable growth without cutting support for those the program was designed to serve. \"The truth of the matter is, no matter how you cut it, we will spend more money tomorrow on Medicaid than we spend today. It's a decrease in the increase. It is not a cut overall in the amount of money being spent on Medicaid,\u201d she added.\n\nOn changes to Medicaid Provider Taxes:\n\nFedorchak also addressed questions about the impact Medicaid reforms to the provider tax payment regime might have on rural hospitals. She clarified that North Dakota hospitals are not threatened by these reforms because our state doesn\u2019t use a provider tax on hospitals or long-term care facilities to pay for the state\u2019s share of Medicaid funding. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t impact our hospitals, and it doesn\u2019t impact our long-term care either,\u201d she added. The provider tax is a loophole some states have exploited to dodge paying their share of Medicaid funding.\n\nShe recognized North Dakota\u2019s responsible approach to state funding of Medicaid and contrasted it with states like New York and California. \u201cIf all states followed the path that North Dakota has followed and the way we implemented the Medicaid program\u2014and came forward with a state match in a fair and honest way\u2014then I don't think we\u2019d have the problems nationally in Medicaid that we're seeing. North Dakota is not the problem. Big states like New York, California, [and] others are the ones that are abusing the system and jeopardizing it. So that's why I think reforms were necessary, and the reforms that we passed are reasonable and smart,\u201d she added.\n\nOn rural health care funding:\n\nFedorchak addressed concerns about how the One Big Beautiful Bill affects federal support for state Medicaid programs. She made clear that the bill makes no changes to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), the formula used to determine how much federal funding each state receives.\n\nShe also noted that the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program\u2014a new fund created to help states adjust to changes in their Medicaid Provider Tax rates over the next five years\u2014will provide additional funding to help rural North Dakota hospitals.\n\nOn the Landowner Easements Rights Act:\n\nFedorchak heard concerns from a farmer who is losing access to farmable land due to Fish and Wildlife\u2019s perpetual easements. She reiterated her commitment to advancing a bill she introduced with Rep. Hageman (R-WY) to help landowners reclaim control over Fish and Wildlife easements.\n\nThe bill would allow landowners to buy back their easements at a fair market price and restrict future U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements to a maximum of 30 years. \u201cWe really think this is a landowner\u2019s rights issue. You should have the ability to manage your own land,\u201d she said.\n\nOn the national debt and fiscal discipline:\n\nFedorchak agreed with a caller\u2019s concern over the federal government\u2019s unsustainable debt and increasing interest payments. She highlighted how tackling our nation\u2019s growing fiscal challenges requires a multifaceted approach, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on all three fronts. The bill implements pro-growth tax cuts, generates revenue through investments, and enacts spending cuts through reforms to government programs.\n\nShe cited a recent conversation with a constituent in Fargo, whose client is moving ahead with a $1 million capital improvement project because of the 100 percent immediate expensing for capital investments provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill tax package. Fedorchak shared how these types of investments not only benefit the local economy but also have a large-scale impact, adding, \"we have to generate more revenues to help stabilize our federal budget.\"\n\nFedorchak also emphasized her support for returning to budgeting through the regular order process. She shared that the House Appropriations Committee is close to passing 10 of 12 appropriations bills. \u201cHopefully, over in the Senate, they'll be able to get those passed, and we'll get a more orderly budget process where we can consider each bill and look for ways to save money in each bill,\u201d she added.\n\nOn funding for education programs in North Dakota:\n\nFedorchak shared the U.S. Department of Education released funds for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which supports after-school programs in North Dakota. \"I was very pleased to see that, and I believe that they will be reviewing and releasing the other funds as well, and hope that's done before school gets started. The goal of their review has been to better understand how those funds are being used and, as indicated by the first review, they released them after being satisfied that the funds are being used appropriately,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nShe also noted that she included Head Start funding in her appropriations requests. Fedorchak visited Head Start in Jamestown earlier this year, and was \u201creally impressed with the staffing there, the interaction they have with the kids, and the approach that they have.\u201d\n\nOn the Department of Education and student loan caps:\n\nFedorchak reiterated her support for the Trump administration\u2019s decision to return education rights back to the states. \"I think educators like you and the school boards that you work under should be the ones making the decisions for education in our state,\u201d she said in response to a teacher\u2019s concerns about what level of the government should be making education policy decisions.\n\nShe also explained how setting reasonable caps on federal student loans is helping address the root cause of rising higher education costs: \u201cThe cap on the student loans was a way for the federal government to use the one tool that it has in higher education funding\u2014which is student loans\u2014to help encourage colleges to reduce their prices and to stop increasing the cost of tuition so rapidly over time. [...] And when you have a federal government that will give unlimited loans to students with no caps, that encourages that kind of growth and costs. So by setting maximum loan amounts, that has two effects: it decreases the total amount of debt that any student can bear and take on. [...] That cap will also then cause the universities to look at how much they can charge.\u201d\n\nOn AI regulation and the moratorium:\n\nFedorchak addressed questions about a proposed federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations, clarifying that while the House included the provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Senate ultimately removed it.\n\nShe explained that the federal government\u2019s lack of action to establish guidelines and parameters on the AI industry has led states to step in and fill the void. \u201cThere's become a patchwork of state regulations, which, when you're dealing with something like AI and technology that really doesn't recognize state borders\u2014that becomes pretty problematic. It is an interstate commerce issue. This is regulation that does need to be developed and approved at the federal level,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nFedorchak also added that she sees an opportunity in the Senate\u2019s decision to strike the moratorium provision. \u201cI hope that the lack of a federal moratorium provides the urgency that we need to get those regulations done and in place,\u201d she added.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-boost-military-pay-fund-sentinel-program-minot-air-force-base", "Fedorchak votes to boost military pay, fund Sentinel program at Minot Air Force Base", "2025-07-18", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in support of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 221-209.\n\n\u201cThis bill delivers on peace through strength by funding cutting-edge defense systems, investing in modernization efforts, and boosting pay for every service member,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cIt also funds the Sentinel missile system, which is critical to Minot Air Force Base and America\u2019s strategic deterrence. North Dakota plays a vital role in keeping our nation safe, and this bill builds on investments in the One Big Beautiful Bill to strengthen our military.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-participates-2025-congressional-womens-softball-game-charity", "Fedorchak participates in 2025 Congressional Women\u2019s Softball Game for charity", "2025-07-17", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) made her debut at yesterday\u2019s 2025 Congressional Women\u2019s Softball Game for charity against the press, helping Team Congress secure a resounding 5-3 victory against team \u201cBad News Babes.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional Women\u2019s Softball Game has been an annual tradition since 2009. In 2010, a bipartisan group of Congresswomen asked the women of the Washington, D.C. press corps to join the game as their opponent. Proceeds from the event benefit Young Survival Coalition, a global organization dedicated to helping young adult women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-monday-july-21", "Fedorchak Forum to be held Monday, July 21", "2025-07-15", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Monday, July 21, at 6:00pm CT (5:00pm MT). This is the fourth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time.\n\n\u201cLast week\u2019s office hours in Fargo were a great opportunity to hear directly from North Dakotans, and I\u2019m excited to keep those conversations going,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cMeeting with more than 225 North Dakota organizations, launching the Fedorchak Forums, and holding in-person office hours are all part of my commitment to being accessible and responsive to the people I represent. There\u2019s no better way to serve our state than by listening to what\u2019s top of mind and working together to make life better for families, workers, and communities across North Dakota.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/north-dakota-congressional-delegation-introduces-congressional-review-act", "North Dakota congressional delegation introduces Congressional Review Act to repeal BLM\u2019s harmful land use plan", "2025-07-10", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The introduction follows the Government Accountability Office\u2019s (GAO) determination that the plan qualifies for repeal under the CRA.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakotans saw the Biden administration\u2019s plan for what it was: A backdoor attempt to shut down responsible energy development on federal lands. It would crush coal production, close off millions of acres to leasing, and devastate jobs and communities across our state,\u201d said Rep. Fedorchak. \u201cThis legislation overturns this harmful rule and restores common sense for North Dakota\u2019s landowners and energy producers. We need energy policy that embraces innovation, not one that caters to out-of-touch activists at the expense of our energy security and economic strength.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration\u2019s Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan for North Dakota represented another assault upon our state\u2019s economy and energy producers,\u201d said Senator Cramer. \u201cWashington bureaucrats targeted our coal, oil, and natural gas reserves by blocking producers\u2019 ability to develop them, ignoring the state\u2019s input, clear text of federal law, and countless court precedents. Thankfully, the Trump administration is taking a new direction. This resolution under the Congressional Review Act is another tool at our disposal to get rid of this disastrous rule.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe RMP for North Dakota is an egregious example of the Biden administration\u2019s overreaching Green New Deal agenda. This rule would lock away vast oil and gas acreage and nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage in our state, undermining our energy security and economic resilience,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cThe CRA resolution we\u2019re introducing will roll back this harmful policy, ensuring North Dakota remains a powerhouse for our nation, while helping the U.S. to become truly energy dominant.\u201d\n\nIn the final days of the Biden administration, the Bureau of Land Management adopted the RMP for North Dakota, significantly constraining the state\u2019s ability to access and develop its mineral resources. The plan prohibits coal leasing on over four million acres, or nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage. It also blocks 213,000 acres, or 44 percent of federally owned fluid mineral acreage, to future development. Throughout the drafting process, the state of North Dakota and the Congressional delegation expressed opposition to the draft RMP before the BLM finalized it.\n\nIn February 2025, the North Dakota delegation sent a letter to GAO asking the Comptroller General of the U.S. Gene Dodaro to \u201cconclude the CRA applies to the North Dakota RMP, including specifically that GAO determine it is subject to CRA\u2019s submission requirements and subject to review by Congress.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said, \u201cWe appreciate Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing the CRA joint resolution, which is the cleanest, fastest way to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s disastrous plan. Instead of destabilizing the electric grid, raising consumer costs and making our nation less safe like the Biden plan threatened to do, North Dakotans deserve a Resource Management Plan that encourages responsible development of U.S. energy resources and supports our communities. The state stands ready to work with our delegation to repeal the RMP and replace it with a plan that protects states\u2019 rights and recognizes our unique concerns about mineral ownership.\u201d\n\nAlison Ritter, Executive Director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, stated, \"The Western Dakota Energy Association thanks our Congressional Delegation for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the anti-energy Resource Management Plan (RMP) President Biden imposed upon North Dakota. Rescinding this plan is key to unlocking North Dakota\u2019s full energy potential, while also protecting good-paying jobs, sustaining strong local economies, and preserving responsible access to the vital resources that power our nation.\"\n\nRon Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, added, \u201cAs part of former President Biden\u2019s over-reaching regulatory agenda, the BLM proposed a Resource Management Plan which was nothing but a transparent anti-energy power grab. The North Dakota Petroleum Council thanks Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution that would force the BLM to simply respect the rule of law.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the CRA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-department-energy-grid-reliability-report", "Fedorchak statement on Department of Energy grid reliability report", "2025-07-08", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Department of Energy released a new report warning of significant reliability risks to the nation\u2019s electric grid. The report estimates that annual outage hours could rise from single digits today to over 800 hours per year and blackouts could surge 100 percent by 2030:\n\n\u201cThe Department of Energy\u2019s report is extremely troubling, but not surprising. It confirms what grid operators have been saying for years: America is retiring too much dispatchable, baseload generation plants that can ramp up or down to meet demand\u2014without having adequate replacements that can do the same job.\n\n\u201cThe most obvious, commonsense solution is to stop taking reliable generators offline before we have adequate replacements. That\u2019s why I introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act to prohibit the premature retirement of critical, dispatchable baseload generators in areas already at risk of blackouts, and to give DOE, FERC, and grid operators the tools they need to preserve our grid.\n\n\u201cI commend the Trump administration for its focus on grid security and look forward to continue working together to achieve American energy dominance.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to learn more about the Baseload Reliability Protection Act.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full Department of Energy report.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-fargo-office-hours-constituent-meetings", "Fedorchak announces Fargo office hours for constituent meetings", "2025-07-07", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Fargo on Thursday, July 10, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here.\n\n\u201cThese office hours are a chance to sit down one-on-one and talk directly with North Dakotans about whatever\u2019s on their mind\u2014whether that\u2019s an issue with a federal agency or a big-picture idea for our state,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThey\u2019re a complement to the Fedorchak Forums that I host regularly, and both are part of my commitment to being accessible to North Dakotans and responsive to their concerns.\u201d\n\nMeeting requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-up form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.\n\nThe next Fedorchak Forum will be held on July 21. To sign up to participate, please click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-celebrates-final-passage-one-big-beautiful-bill", "Fedorchak celebrates final passage of One Big Beautiful Bill", "2025-07-03", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe One Big Beautiful Bill turns the page on four years of weakness, disorder, and runaway federal spending\u2014and begins a new chapter for America. At the heart of this bill is a simple principle: Americans should be able to keep more of what they earn. It will help jumpstart our economy, encourage investment, and help people who work hard get ahead again,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI was proud to help move it forward, because North Dakotans\u2014and Americans everywhere\u2014are tired of waste, tired of overreach, and ready for the pro-America policies included in this bill to enact President Trump\u2019s agenda.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe One Big Beautiful Bill delivers meaningful spending cuts while taking major steps to create a pro-business environment. It\u2019s a pro-growth package that will stimulate investment, increase revenues, and help bring down our national deficit. Addressing our nation\u2019s out-of-control spending is a top priority and we must do more. This bill puts us on stronger financial footing by pairing significant spending reforms with policies that help the American economy thrive,\u201d Fedorchak added.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/heres-what-north-dakotans-are-saying-about-one-big-beautiful-bill", "Here\u2019s what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill", "2025-07-02", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"I support the bill. I support the reconciliation path. Having suffered through the previous administration's inflation and the reduction in my ability to pay my bills out of my paycheck, I support the fact that we cannot survive a major tax increase. This bill will also shave $1.7 trillion off our expected debt. So I fully support the bill.\u201d\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-passes-energy-and", "Fedorchak bill to streamline cross-border energy projects passes Energy and Commerce Committee, heads to full House", "2025-06-25", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The House Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which now heads to the full House for consideration. The bill enhances North American energy collaboration by streamlining the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets.\n\n\u201cEnergy developers deserve certainty\u2014not delays and politics,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe Biden administration\u2019s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline cost North Dakota jobs and economic opportunity. This bill puts a clear, reliable process in place so developers can move forward with confidence and so future presidents can\u2019t derail critical energy infrastructure with the stroke of a pen. I\u2019m grateful to my colleagues for recognizing the importance of this bill to American energy security and economic growth and look forward to having it up for a vote on the House Floor soon.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nBackground on the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act:\n\nUnder current law, the permitting process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity projects involves a mix of presidential permits, agency-specific procedures, and executive discretion, which has led to regulatory uncertainty, project delays, and in some cases, permit revocations\u2014such as the Keystone XL pipeline.\n\nThe Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act addresses these challenges by establishing a streamlined and transparent approach for the approval of facilities managing the import and export of oil, natural gas, and electricity transmission.\n\nKey aspects of the bill include:\n\nCertificate of Crossing: Presidential permitting has been politicized and arbitrarily applied, as evidenced by the Biden administration\u2019s mistreatment of the Keystone XL pipeline. Under this bill, anyone constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico would be able to obtain a streamlined Certificate of Crossing through either FERC or DOE, rather than through the State Department and President.\n\nAgency Oversight: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will oversee applications for oil and natural gas pipelines, while the Department of Energy (DOE) will manage applications for electric transmission facilities.\n\nDeadline Compliance: FERC and DOE are required to meet specific deadlines for issuing certificates and approving applications for oil, natural gas, and electricity importation or exportation.\n\nCongressional Approval Requirement: Requires the President to receive Congressional approval before revoking any previously issued permits under executive orders related to the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines, electric transmission facilities, or any other border-crossing energy infrastructure.\n\nBy creating a consistent statutory framework, the bill provides regulatory certainty for energy developers, protects critical infrastructure from political reversals, and strengthens the United States\u2019 energy partnerships with Canada and Mexico. The legislation has been introduced in previous Congresses, including in the 115th Congress where the bill passed the House with bipartisan support.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-condemns-attacks-minnesota-lawmakers-denounces-political-violence", "Fedorchak condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, denounces political violence in all forms", "2025-06-25", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after she voted in favor of H. Res. 519, a resolution condemning the recent attacks targeting Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, MN. The resolution, which passed the House unanimously, calls for unity and the rejection of political violence across the United States.\n\n\u201cThere is absolutely no place for political violence in this country. My prayers go out to the victims and their families whose lives were forever changed by a depraved attacker. This resolution is not just about condemning violence\u2014it\u2019s about calling all Americans to do better. We must do a better job of listening to one another\u2014rather than speaking at each other\u2014and coming together around shared values.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-fully-fund-veterans-health-care-benefits-and-va-programs", "Fedorchak votes to fully fund veterans\u2019 health care, benefits, and VA programs", "2025-06-25", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House with a vote of 218-206.\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s strength\u2014and our peace\u2014depend on the selfless men and women who serve in uniform. This legislation upholds our promise to America\u2019s veterans by fully funding health care and benefits and supporting critical mental health and homelessness programs,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cIt also makes investments to ensure our military continues to be the strongest armed force in the world. After visiting Minot Air Force Base and Camp Grafton this spring, I\u2019m especially pleased to support legislation that will help our North Dakota military installations invest in much-needed infrastructure improvements.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-advocates-standardizing-nil-and-supporting-north-dakota-student", "Fedorchak advocates for standardizing NIL and supporting North Dakota student-athletes", "2025-06-16", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the rapidly shifting Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape and it\u2019s impact in collegiate athletics, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) focused on how Congress can help advance an enforceable national NIL standard that benefits smaller Division One schools like the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University. Check out key exchanges from the hearing below:\n\nImage\n\nON NIL POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ALL PROGRAMS:\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: I represent the entire state of North Dakota, which includes both the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University, two division one FCS schools. We're very proud of our schools, but they are probably the exact size school that's going to be particularly challenged in this new environment. I really appreciate you all sharing your expertise and your experiences here today and just have a couple questions for you. Mr. King, given the wide disparity in budgets and resources among Division One institutions, from 10 million to 300 million, how can we ensure that national NIL policies don't disproportionately benefit the power four programs while effectively marginalizing non-autonomy conferences like the Big South or institutions like the University of North Dakota or North Dakota State?\n\nMr. King: So, from a national standpoint, as opposed to 50 different state laws, having uniformity is obviously important, and then allowing as much freedom as possible for the student athletes, while achieving the goal of having some regulation, some structure, rather than just completely unregulated, which is where we basically are now. The House settlement, which, if it is codified as part of federal legislation, maintains that, but it provides structure in that the NIL agreements will be submitted and reviewed to make sure that they're not pay-for-play and that they're not fake NIL. I'm speculating, but I would imagine that that is less of an issue in North Dakota and North Dakota State, although I will note that you have really, really good football.\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: And hockey\u2014don't forget our hockey.\n\nMr. King: We don't, we don't do hockey. So I'm not as familiar, but I know you're good at football, and that the type of regulation I'm talking about would make it more difficult for someone to come to one of your players and say, 'please transfer We have this deal to you to give you,' which is not really NIL; it's fake NIL. That sort of regulation would be uniform.\n\nON HELPING SMALLER SCHOOLS RETAIN TALENT:\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: Ms. Montgomery, thank you for your honesty today and your great testimony. You've raised concerns about the current lack of regulation around NIL agents and the risk of roster tampering; that's also a concern that our institutions have expressed. Can you provide examples of how this is affecting student athletes' or smaller schools' ability to retain talent, and what would be some of the solutions for addressing those issues?\n\nMs. Montgomery: Thank you so much for that question. I'll probably pick up where Mr. King left off, and the uniformity of those laws, while it will not completely abolish tampering, I do think it could curtail that aspect that is a very real concern. An example of that is if you were to have a football student athlete that decided they would like to reopen their recruitment process, they're now going to be able to confirm that the NIL opportunities that they are being offered and received are actually legitimate prior to making that decision. So I think that that is one example of how uniformity in the name, image, and likeness space will, once again, not abolish tampering, but it can curtail it from a standpoint of student athletes being able to ensure they are considering legitimate opportunities instead of nefarious activity and/or pay for play.\n\nON ENFORCING NIL RULES:\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: Do any of you have concerns about this governing commission that was established in the settlement and thoughts on what needs to be done to clarify their roles and responsibility, their oversight authority, how we're going to have some enforcement through that group or whoever else is going to be enforcing these new rules and regs?\n\nMr. Huma: Thank you. Thanks for that question. I think in the context of Congress, if Congress looks to a third- party enforcement mechanism, it should not be one where the conferences is solely select. You know that there should be it should be neutral number one, and it shouldn't just focus on whatever the parameters may be. Economically, it needs to focus on safety standards, any of the benefit protection that athletes have. The athletes need a referee, because otherwise it'd be they'd be taken advantage of.\n\nCongresswoman Fedorchak: Thank you. I have 15 seconds. Anybody else? thoughts on that?", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-what-one-big-beautiful-bill-means-north-dakotans-during", "Fedorchak highlights what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for North Dakotans during third Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents", "2025-06-16", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted her third statewide Fedorchak Forum last week, a conversation with North Dakota constituents to discuss issues, answer questions, and hear concerns directly. During the discussion, she provided an update on the One Big Beautiful Bill and answered questions on how the legislation will help all North Dakotans, including through historic tax relief.\n\nOn how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts the budget deficit:\n\nFedorchak pushed back on claims that the One Big Beautiful Bill will increase the deficit, saying that to fully tackle the federal deficit, we have to both reduce federal spending and advance pro-growth policies. She broke down the numbers:\n\nCosts:\n\nTax cuts: $3.7 trillion to extend and enhance current tax policy needed to avoid the largest tax increase in history, let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money, and supercharge economic growth.\n\nSpending: $350 billion for border security and military readiness including hiring more border patrol and ICE agents, finishing the wall, and restocking and rebuilding the military.\n\nTotal cost: $4.1 trillion.\n\nSavings/Revenue:\n\n$1.7 trillion in direct spending reductions.\n\n$2.6 trillion in economic growth-driven revenue.\n\nTotal savings/revenue: $4.3 trillion\n\nTotal impact to deficit: -$200 billion.\n\nOn reducing the budget deficit:\n\nFedorchak acknowledged there is still a lot of work to be done to reduce the federal deficit but highlighted why voting in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill matters in the long run. She said, \u201cthe way I looked at this package\u2014this is step one. One piece of getting our budget under control and our nation's fiscal house in order is growth. [...] The current tax package was expiring. Congress had to act on that one way or another. Now is a great time to do that. We extended it, made important improvements in it to hopefully help stimulate even more growth and reinvestment in America, while also doing almost a record amount of spending cuts: $1.7 trillion in spending reductions.\u201d\n\nLooking ahead, Fedorchak said she\u2019s eager to pursue even more deficit reduction through the annual appropriations process, where Congress sets the budgets for federal departments and agencies.\n\nNotably, the House passed a $9 billion rescissions package on Thursday\u2014another step toward reducing federal spending, eliminating waste, and redirecting funds toward American priorities.\n\nOn omnibus spending packages:\n\nFedorchak voiced strong support for returning to the regular appropriations process\u2014passing 12 separate spending bills to fund government agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. \u201cIt's been since 1987 when we passed them all in the House and the Senate and had a budget on the regular order,\u201d she noted. \u201cSo, yes, this has been a long-time problem in our country. I hope that we're going to start moving that in the right direction. I'm going to do my very best in the House to be part of those solutions.\u201d\n\nShe also set the record straight: the One Big Beautiful Bill is not an omnibus spending package. It\u2019s a reconciliation bill\u2014a fast-track budget tool typically used in times when one party controls the House, Senate, and White House. \u201cIt has strict rules in terms of what can and cannot be included,\u201d she explained. Under Senate rules, all provisions must have an intended budgetary effect and cannot touch or change Social Security. This typically limits spending in a reconciliation bill to mandatory spending, not discretionary spending like year-end omnibus spending bills. This is why programs like Social Security weren\u2019t addressed in the package, despite false claims from Democrats.\n\nOn tax relief for seniors on Social Security benefits:\n\nFedorchak highlighted a key win for seniors in the One Big Beautiful Bill\u2014a targeted tax break on Social Security benefits. While the bill doesn\u2019t directly reform the Social Security program itself, she shared how it delivers meaningful relief by creating a new deduction for seniors earning under $75,000 individually or $150,000 for married couples. This deduction allows eligible seniors to offset the taxes they would otherwise pay on their Social Security benefits.\n\nOn Medicare and Medicaid:\n\nFedorchak emphasized that the One Big Beautiful Bill does not impact Medicare at all.\n\nOn Medicaid, she stressed a key fact that\u2019s often overlooked in these discussions: \u201cWe will spend more money on Medicaid tomorrow than we spend today. And over the course of the next 10 years, under this bill, the amount of money spent on Medicaid will increase by 25 percent.\u201d\n\nFedorchak emphasized that the reforms included in the bill are aimed at strengthening the program for those who need it most\u2014pregnant mothers, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. She clarified that the only individuals who stand to lose coverage over the next 10 years under these reforms are the estimated 1.4 million illegal immigrants enrolled in the program, and individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid to begin with. For able-bodied adults between the ages of 19 and 64, the bill introduces modest \u201ccommunity engagement\u201d or work requirements: 20 hours a week of school, volunteering, or work. These requirements come with a long list of exemptions, including for pregnant women, medically frail individuals, caregivers, tribal members, and individuals with disabilities.\n\nOn investing in border security:\n\nFedorchak emphasized that investments for border patrol agents and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers included in the One Big Beautiful Bill apply nationwide, including the northern border. Fedorchak recalled her visits with border patrol agents and the North Dakota law enforcement community, noting how \u201cthere are very active challenges in our state as it relates to illegal immigrants, so those resources will go to help them\u2014help hire more border patrol folks and help improve staffing on the northern border.\u201d\n\nOn Job Corps:\n\nFedorchak highlighted her recent conversation with U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, where she pressed for an update on proposed changes to Job Corps. Although the Labor Secretary could not comment due to a temporary restraining order on the administration\u2019s decision, she pointed Fedorchak to troubling data in the program\u2019s transparency report.\n\nFedorchak shared that data, noting that the average national graduation rate from Job Corps hovers just below 39 percent despite a staggering average cost of more than $80,000 per student. Fedorchak expressed support for Secretary Chavez-DeRemer\u2019s pledge to reform the program, saying she appreciated the Secretary\u2019s commitment to \u201chelp address problems in the program to help improve that performance and help ensure that the investments made deliver a better outcome for the American taxpayers.\u201d She also underscored her support for job training programs broadly and the Minot Job Corps referencing her visit to the site a few years ago. \u201cI know of the great work they do. It's a really important resource in Minot, and it's an important resource for our state,\u201d she added.\n\nOn the Landowner Easements Rights Act:\n\nFedorchak provided an update on the Landowner Easements Rights Act, legislation she introduced with Rep. Hageman (R-WY), which will allow landowners to buy back their easements at a fair market price and restrict future U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements to a maximum of 30 years. On the timeline of the bill, she added, \u201cif it isn't pursued in the reconciliation process, then Senator Cramer will go through a committee process like I'm doing in the House, and hopefully we'll get it through, get a Floor vote, get it passed, and get it through to the President to sign this session. That's my goal.\u201d\n\nOn the Veterans Administration (VA):\n\nFedorchak recapped her recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, where they discussed efforts to refocus the agency on delivering results\u2014not bloating the bureaucracy. She noted that the previous administration had added 50,000 employees, yet the VA\u2019s backlog still grew. \u201cThere's something off there,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nShe emphasized that Secretary Collins is taking a different approach. \u201cThe goal of the new Secretary is to improve the benefits and improve the results, so that the veterans who get their services from the VA actually have better results,\u201d she said.\n\nImportantly, she told listeners that planned staffing cuts would not impact frontline care or services. \u201cThey're looking to cut out the bureaucracy\u2014the middleman\u2014the folks who aren't necessarily delivering the services to the veterans,\u201d Fedorchak said.\n\nOn the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):\n\nFedorchak criticized the Biden administration\u2019s decision to hire 87,000 new IRS agents, clarifying that more bureaucracy doesn\u2019t mean better results. \u201cThis administration is looking for savings in every single agency across the government, and the IRS is no different from that,\u201d she said.\n\nShe pointed to her experience in North Dakota state government as a model for fiscal discipline. \u201cWe went through the same exact type of exercise in state government on a routine basis in North Dakota. That's how you get good results with taxpayers' dollars,\u201d Fedorchak noted. Challenging the assumption that bigger staff leads to better service, she said, \u201cIn order to operate more efficiently, we need [to] reduce the cost of government.\u201d\n\nOn energy reliability:\n\nFedorchak clearly laid out her concerns while discussing reliability issues tied to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). \u201cI am gravely concerned about these capacity shortages,\u201d she said. \u201cIf we do not have reliable, affordable power, our economy will shut down and our communities will be very unsafe. It is the foundation to everything that we do.\u201d She pointed to the early retirement of baseload power generators\u2014before adequate replacements are in place\u2014as a key driver of the problem.\n\n\u201cWe need to slow down the pace of retirements and tie them to the availability of new resources that can meet the demand that's required,\u201d Fedorchak urged. She also emphasized the need to streamline the permitting process and reduce delays in the interconnection queue\u2014the backlog of projects waiting to connect to the power grid. \u201cI think AI is going to help with that process a lot,\u201d she noted. \u201cBut there's also some bills in Congress that I've helped support and cosponsor to help prioritize certain resources for faster interconnection processes.\u201d\n\nWhen asked about geothermal energy, Fedorchak was positive. She called it \u201can amazing resource,\u201d adding how, \u201cit's untapped, largely in our country, and we should try to help stimulate the growth of that industry and that technology.\u201d\n\nOn immigrant status in the North Dakota workforce:\n\nFedorchak made clear her expectation that North Dakota employers are following the law when it comes to hiring. \u201cI believe the vast majority of North Dakota farmers\u2014I would hope all of them \u2014 are hiring legal immigrants, and not depending on illegal immigrants,\u201d she said.\n\nAt the same time, she acknowledged the workforce realities facing key North Dakota industries. Agriculture and manufacturing, she noted, often depend on a highly specialized labor force that includes legal immigrants. Fedorchak expressed support for \u201ccommon-sense visa reform to make it easier, faster, and simpler for our employers, no matter what industry they're in, to secure the immigrant workers that they need.\u201d\n\nOn wind energy:\n\nFedorchak made clear her energy policy views are rooted in free-market principles. \u201cI support free markets, so my focus is on trying to get the incentives correct. I do support and have been a strong advocate for eliminating the tax credits for wind and solar, because they've been in place for 32 years,\u201d she said.\n\nShe acknowledged tax credits have played a role in advancing renewable energy. \u201cI think about 17% of our grid resources are renewable\u2014wind and solar\u2014nationwide,\u201d Fedorchak noted. \u201cSo the tax credits have been effective. They worked. They brought down the cost of wind and solar. They've helped stimulate its development and implementation, and it's time for them to be phased out.\u201d\n\nFedorchak will continue to host Fedorchak Forums regularly to keep North Dakotans updated on the work she is doing on their behalf in Washington D.C. The next date will be announced soon, and people will be able to sign up to participate here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-fedorchak-announces-north-dakota-winner-2025-congressional-art", "Congresswoman Fedorchak announces North Dakota winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition", "2025-06-12", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for North Dakota this week: Adelina Estrada, a student at Grand Forks Central High School. Her artwork, titled \"Meruem,\" was selected by a panel of local judges who evaluated submissions based on creativity, originality, and technical skill. Adelina\u2019s piece captures a small sitting area in a local Grand Forks coffee shop called Urban Stampede\u2014one of North Dakota's oldest coffee shops.\n\n\u201cAdelina's beautiful work captures a unique piece of North Dakota, a scene from one of our iconic coffee shops where people gather to visit,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cShe's a charming young woman with a bright future and I'm proud to have her work displayed here.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nAdelina joined Fedorchak in Washington, D.C., where she received a tour from the office and attended the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Reception honoring winners from all 50 states and U.S. territories.\n\nImage\n\nThe Congressional Art Competition is an annual nationwide visual art contest that provides high school students the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities. Each congressional district selects one winner whose artwork will be showcased in the Capitol for the next year.\n\nLearn more about the competition here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-make-president-trumps-spending-cuts-permanent", "Fedorchak votes to make President Trump\u2019s spending cuts permanent", "2025-06-12", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "June 12, 2025\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, to codify the Trump administration's rescissions request that would eliminate $9.4 billion of wasteful government spending.\n\n\u201cAmericans lose trust in government when their hard-earned tax dollars are spent advancing radical ideologies instead of addressing everyday needs,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cPublic funds should support core national interests\u2014not subsidize biased messaging or unaccountable programs. Between the One Big Beautiful Bill and these rescissions, we are taking meaningful steps to correct our fiscal course. I applaud President Trump for delivering on his mandate to root out the waste, fraud, and abuse rampant in our bloated bureaucracy.\u201d\n\nRescissions are a formal cancellation of funds already approved by Congress. While the executive branch is required by law to spend appropriated funds, the President can request a delay in spending and ask Congress to revoke funds that are deemed unnecessary or wasteful. Last week, the White House submitted its first formal rescission request to Congress targeting funds designated for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) within the Department of State, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the United States Institute of Peace, and other international assistance programs.\n\nImportantly, this package does not eliminate U.S. foreign aid or the bipartisan PEPFAR program. Instead, it realigns spending to advance U.S. national security, strengthen strategic influence, and support regional stability.\n\nBelow is a non-exhaustive list of taxpayer-funded government spending that will be rescinded as part of this package:\n\n$3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street\n\n$4 million for \"sedentary migrants\" in Colombia\n\n$67,000 for feeding insect powder to children in Madagascar\n\n$4 million for legume systems research\n\n$6 million for \"Net Zero Cities\" in Mexico\n\n$643,000 for LGBTQI+ programs in the Western Balkans\n\n$567,000 for LBGTQI+ programs in Uganda\n\n$8,000 for promoting vegan food in Zambia\n\n$500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda\n\n$1 million for programs to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer global movements\n\n$833,000 for services for \"transgender people, sex workers and their clients and sexual networks\" in Nepal\n\n$6 million for supporting media organizations and civic life of Palestinians\n\n$2.5 million for teaching young children how to make environmentally friendly \"reproductive health\" decisions\n\n$3 million for sexual reproductive health in Venezuela\n\n$2.1 million for climate resilience in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and East Africa\n\nPrograms that prop up woke climate change programs for U.S. universities\n\n$614,700 for climate adaptation, including to grow coral reefs in the Caribbean\n\n$1.2 million for the \"Afrobarometer public opinion survey.\"\n\n$100,000 for Harvard to conduct research models for peace\n\n$77,000 for University of Denver for \"Escaping the Ethnic Trap in Deeply Divided Societies.\"\n\nCLICK HERE to read about stakeholder support for the rescissions package.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-epa-proposal-repeal-clean-power-plan-20-and-mercury-and-air", "Fedorchak applauds EPA proposal to repeal Clean Power Plan 2.0 and Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule", "2025-06-11", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\"These rules were crushing North Dakota\u2019s energy and power industry and to the cause of reliable, affordable power in our country. That\u2019s why one of my first actions in Congress was urging the repeal of these and 18 other Biden rules that drove up costs, weakened national security, and threatened the reliability of our grid,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cUnder the Trump administration, the EPA is charting a new course\u2014one that supports the responsible development of the natural resources we\u2019ve been blessed with for the good of the American people. I commend Administrator Zeldin for advancing a commonsense deregulation agenda and look forward to the full repeal of these rules\u2014a big win for North Dakota energy and American manufacturing.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-and-secretary-wright-discuss-urgent-need-reliable-power", "Fedorchak and Secretary Wright discuss urgent need for reliable power", "2025-06-10", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fedorchak\u2019s questioning follows her introduction of the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, a bill that would prohibit the retirement of baseload power generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity blackouts.\n\nCongresswoman Julie Fedorchak: \u201cGiven that NERC's assessment today is that two-thirds of our systems in the U.S. don't have enough power to meet demand given certain circumstances today\u2014and we're looking at retiring 115 gigawatts of baseload generation, and we're seeing significant demand increases\u2014all of that looks like a huge train wreck to me and to many others. So today, I introduced a bill called the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, and it will give DOE, FERC, and the grid operators tools to help slow down the retirements, at least in time for new dispatchable resources to be brought on that is kind of equal in nature and how it responds to the grid. I want to invite your support in that. One of the things that we need to be doing is actively tracking where those planned retirements are and how they might impact the grid. I wanted to ask is that something that your office is already doing and working on?\u201d\n\nSecretary Wright: \u201cIt is representative, and thank you for, not just your comments and question here, but for your leadership. You've been an outspoken person, and what I used to call or call energy sobriety\u2014just being thoughtful. There's no \u2018clean energy sources.\u2019 There's no \u2018dirty energy sources.\u2019 They just all have different tradeoffs. We produce energy for one reason, which is to better people's lives. So having a reliable grid that's as affordable as possible and that can grow so we can bring industry and more job opportunities to our states and communities is just critical for doing that, and so yes, it is a thing we're doing right now, because now we\u2019re seeing significant demand growth signals.\n\n\u201cPeople want to build data centers. I've met with every one of the hyperscalers and a whole bunch of people that want to bring industrial factories and plants back to the United States. I think it's awesome. It's awesome for our country\u2014it's awesome for blue collar workers. It's something I really want to see happen, but that is their biggest worry: \u2018Hey, if we come here, how am I going to navigate through FERC to be able to build a power plant? How am I going to know I have reliable, affordable power? It's going to take me $10 billion to build my plant. It's going to run for 40 years. I want to know how I can get confidence in the energy thoughtfulness of the United States and that price.\u2019\n\n\u201cAnd so, when people want tens of gigawatts of more power, and we're shutting down facilities with decades left on their lifetime, that doesn't look so thoughtful. So yes, we have a team in our Office of Electricity, that's looking at grid reserve margins across the different areas of the country, and we're looking at planned retirements, and then we're going to try to proactively engage with all of them. Why is this asset retiring? Does it make sense? Is there a better plan here, and if it is retiring, what's going to replace it that's equally dispatchable and firm, reliable, and won't add to the cost of the grid or increase the either increase the cost or reduce the reliability of the grid?\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Julie Fedorchak: \u201cGood. My bill would make what you're doing into law and basically require it so that before anybody could retire a unit in one of the regions that have an elevated reliability risk, they would have to prove that it's being replaced in advance by equally reliable power. And then, if it isn't, then it would give you and FERC tools to require that they run and some financial support to help cover those costs, so it doesn't fall on the ratepayers. And this might be a five-year thing. This might not be forever, but right now, we're behind. So, let's stop retiring and let's make sure we're bringing new resources on as quickly as possible. I stand with my colleagues across the aisle to work on permitting reform, to bring things up as quickly as possible, but meanwhile, we need to keep what we have. That should not be a partisan statement. Thank you for your leadership there.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-bill-prevent-premature-retirement-reliable-baseload-power", "Fedorchak introduces bill to prevent premature retirement of reliable baseload power", "2025-06-10", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, to prohibit the retirement of reliable baseload generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX), Carol Miller (R-WV), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Randy Weber (R-TX), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Craig Goldman (R-TX), and Troy Downing (R-MT).\n\n\u201cReliable, always-available electricity is the backbone of our modern economy and our national security. Yet across the country, electricity providers are shutting down large amounts of dependable baseload generation\u2014plants that can ramp up or down to meet demand\u2014before replacements are in place that can do the same job,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cMeanwhile, power demand is growing rapidly to fuel AI and manufacturing. The most obvious first step to secure the grid and meet new demand is to stop retiring the reliable generation we already have. This commonsense solution provides grid operators, FERC, and DOE tools they need to preserve reliability at a time when every megawatt counts.\u201d\n\n\u201cReliable, dispatchable power is the foundation of our electric grid. Proud to support my friend Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s legislation to ensure the federal government does not prematurely take baseload power offline in high-risk areas,\u201d Pfluger said.\n\n\u201cIt is essential that our nation has a consistent, reliable power grid to depend on. That is why I am happy to help introduce the Baseload Reliability Protection Act. This legislation quite literally keeps the lights on and ensures that our time-tested power sources like coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants are there to provide support for our grid when needed, especially in areas of elevated risk of electricity shortfalls,\u201d Miller said.\n\n\u201cIf left unchecked, burdensome rules and regulations will push our most reliable baseload power generation into early retirement, jeopardizing the reliability of our electric grid,\u201d Balderson said. \u201cAs we continue to see a manufacturing resurgence and an explosion in AI technology, House Republicans are working around the clock to ensure America has the robust power generation needed to fuel our economy, support innovation, and keep the lights on for families and businesses across the country.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Fedorchak took to the House Floor to offer five solutions to the nation\u2019s grid reliability crisis. She cited the premature shutdown of reliable baseload power sources, without dependable replacements, as the primary driver of this crisis. Fedorchak also introduced H. Res. 290, a resolution recognizing the urgent and growing threats to the reliability of America\u2019s electric grid.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe Baseload Reliability Protection Act directly addresses warnings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which identified two-thirds of the U.S. as being at elevated or high risk of blackouts. The bill would prohibit the retirement of critical baseload generators in regions identified by NERC as being at elevated or high risk of blackouts.\n\nSpecifically, the Baseload Reliability Protection Act amends the Federal Power Act to:\n\nProhibit the retirement or conversion of critical dispatchable generators in areas identified by NERC as having an elevated reliability risk.\n\nProtect qualifying generators from penalties for noncompliance with environmental regulations, as under sec. 202(c) of the Federal Power Act.\n\nProvide exemptions when continued operation poses safety risks or is not economically viable.\n\nAllows the Department of Energy (DOE) to offer grants and loans to generators needed for reliability to support necessary plant upgrades and extend operational life.\n\nSupports implementation of President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14262 to keep reliable power plants running without adding costs to household electricity bills.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the one-pager on the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-urgent-need-beat-china-ai-race", "Fedorchak highlights urgent need to beat China in the AI race", "2025-06-05", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) warned that China is rapidly outpacing the United States in AI development\u2014backed by unmatched energy output. She questioned INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering about what steps the U.S. should take to lead in AI innovation and what challenges China may face in deploying the technology at scale.\n\nImage\n\nKey exchange:\n\nCongresswoman Julie Fedorchak: \u201cAI has been described as not only a powerful tool, but an incredible weapon. And I don't feel like the public necessarily understands that or sees it exactly that way. But given that China today produces 10,000 terawatt hours of power a year and the U.S. produces 4,000 terawatt hours of power a year, we're already quite behind. I'm wondering: do you share this concern, Mr. Pickering, about China being in a better position? If so, what do we need to do about that? And then also, to comfort me and my colleagues, what barriers is China facing in their deployment of AI?\u201d\n\nMr. Chip Pickering: \u201cSo for our country, as you look at what is powering the data centers that are running the large language models\u2014intensive energy demand\u2014I think new solutions that would bring behind-the-meter, dedicated energy to the data centers, is a critical reform that is needed to meet the demand needs today, that would not over-tax the existing grid and residential customers. So that's one solution.\n\n\u201cTwo, as we've talked about the permitting reforms, in this committee and reconciliation, as something that addresses multi-state pipeline construction and being able to have a consolidated review and a time-certain review on that. As we look at traditional energy\u2014meeting current demand\u2014how can we also look at future options and solutions? SMR technology, fusion technology\u2014those types of things that can give us clean energy, reliable, abundant energy, and a very small footprint that is much safer and much more sustainable. Getting those technologies as quickly as possible into the market. [...]\n\n\u201cAnd so those types of new solutions long-term, but in the short-term, building as fast as we can, an all-of-the-above strategy, and giving data centers the ability to have behind-the-meter solutions, or dedicated solutions, for the demand today. And no, China does not have barriers or impediments that we do.\u201d\n\nICYMI: Fedorchak launched an AI and Energy Working Group to develop a legislative framework for powering the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Consequently, she issued a Request For Information (RFI) earlier this spring to gather input from stakeholders, which has received more than 100 responses. The group will focus on three key pillars core to Fedorchak\u2019s policy priorities: American energy dominance, securing the grid, and outpacing China.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:38Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-floor-fedorchak-touts-wins-north-dakotans-americans-one-big-beautiful", "On the House Floor: Fedorchak touts wins for North Dakotans, Americans in One Big Beautiful Bill", "2025-06-05", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill for North Dakota families, energy producers, farmers, and all Americans tired of Washington\u2019s waste and overreach. This sweeping legislative package puts more money in the pockets of Americans and delivers some long-overdue reforms, including more than $1.7 trillion in government spending cuts.\n\nImage\n\nWorking class families.\n\nSeniors on fixed incomes.\n\nFarmers growing our food.\n\nRestaurant waitresses working double shifts.\n\nLaw enforcement officers putting in overtime.\n\nManufacturers keeping the lights on.\n\nAnd border communities shouldering a burden Washington created.\n\nThat's who the One Big Beautiful Bill is going to help.\n\nWho are these people?\n\nThese aren't the millionaires and billionaires.\n\nThese are everyday Americans.\n\nDespite what you hear from the Democrats and the media over and over and over again, this bill isn't tax cuts for the rich, and it's not about eliminating health care for people who need it.\n\nThis One Big Beautiful Bill is pro-family, pro-business and worker, pro-American energy and agriculture, pro-border and national security, and above all, it is pro-growth and pro-common sense.\n\nSo let me spend a few minutes talking about what that all means.\n\nLet's talk first about pro-family.\n\nMy husband Mike and I have three children.\n\nRaising a family is one of life's greatest blessings and biggest responsibilities.\n\nGovernment should not make it even harder.\n\nThat's why the tax relief is a top priority for Republicans in Washington and is the centerpiece of the One Big Beautiful Bill.\n\nThis bill includes a common-sense tax package that extends existing tax policy\u2014avoiding the highest tax increase in U.S. history.\n\nThat's right, this bill just extends existing tax policy, improves it, and avoids the highest tax increase in history.\n\nIt also enhances tax relief for working families.\n\nThis One Big Beautiful Bill lets North Dakotans and Americans keep more of their hard-earned money.\n\nA few key provisions include...\n\nFor the average family of four in North Dakota, this package will help save an estimated $1,600 in taxes.\n\nThat buys about eight weeks of groceries.\n\nThis is your money, staying with your family, exactly where it belongs.\n\nThis bill is also pro-business.\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill also includes a long list of reforms and investments that will make America, including our small businesses, stronger and more competitive.\n\nOur goal is to reward entrepreneurship, to reward hard work, and to grow the economy.\n\nFor small businesses, we permanently increase the Small Business Deduction to 23 percent.\n\nThis will impact 67,000 North Dakota businesses.\n\nThis bill will allow 100 percent immediate expensing for equipment and facility upgrades and raise the death tax exemption, helping families pass down their farm or ranch to the next generation.\n\nFor workers, the One Big Beautiful Bill significantly reduces taxes on tips and overtime.\n\nThis lets servers, bartenders, and hourly workers keep more of their money.\n\nThis means that waitresses working late in the factory and workers picking up an extra shift will finally keep more of what they earn.\n\nIt's time to bring common sense and competitiveness back to our economy, which is exactly what this bill does.\n\nI want to talk a bit about energy and agriculture, big industries for my state in North Dakota.\n\nWe are slamming the brakes on the Biden administration's radical energy agenda.\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill repeals over $500 billion in Green New Deal style spending and boosts mineral development to reduce our reliance on China for critical materials.\n\nAnd it ends electric vehicle mandates and taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar, a provision I have been working hard on since I arrived in Congress.\n\nI'm especially excited by the provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that support our North Dakota farmers and ranchers.\n\nIn addition to the tax provisions in the bill, which are very important for our farmers and ranchers, this bill significantly improves the core safety net and risk management tools by increasing reference prices and improving crop insurance.\n\nIt expands flexibility for family farms to reinvest in equipment, inputs, and labor.\n\nIt renews 100 percent expensing for capital purchases so producers can write off the cost of new machinery, infrastructure improvements, or production facilities right away.\n\nThe bill also delivers on President Trump's promise to secure the border and enhance national security.\n\nThis bill includes the largest investment in border security in over a generation\u2014nearly $150 billion to secure the border and deport criminal illegal aliens.\n\nWe are restoring order at the border and restocking our military.\n\nWe increase pay, housing, and health care for our service members, rebuild our naval fleet, modernize our Air Traffic Control system, and restock the munitions America needs to defend itself.\n\nAnd finally, this bill is pro-common sense.\n\nNo more student loan bailouts, no more tax dollars for abortions or transgender surgeries on minors, no more benefits for illegal immigrants who break our laws.\n\nWe're making universities pay more from their endowments and taxing nonprofits that support terrorism.\n\nWe even impose a small fee on electric vehicles because they use our roads too and should help fund the Highway Trust Fund.\n\nAnd it provides tax relief to Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights\u2014the first time in history.\n\nI was proud to help move this legislation forward, because North Dakotans and all Americans are tired of waste, tired of overreach, and ready for real results from Washington.\n\nIt's about turning the page on the last four years of dysfunction, division, and decline, and writing a new chapter, where government once again serves the people.\n\nThis bill puts working families first.\n\nIt reins in bureaucracy and returns power to the people\u2014where it belongs.\n\nAnd most importantly, this bill is just the beginning.\n\nWhat an exciting time.\n\nI couldn't be happier to be here, working with these great leaders and bringing forward important legislation just like this to make things better for America and American people.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:38Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-helps-advance-bill-combat-substance-use-disorders-help-save-lives", "Fedorchak helps advance bill to combat substance use disorders, help save lives", "2025-06-04", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 366-57. This legislation reauthorizes programs aimed at preventing, treating, and supporting recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders.\n\n\u201cEvery North Dakotan knows someone whose life has been touched by addiction. The SUPPORT Act builds on successful, commonsense policies from the first Trump administration to expand treatment, support recovery, and save lives,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cBy investing in what works\u2014prevention, education, and enforcement\u2014we can help families heal and stop drug-related deaths in our communities.\u201d\n\nThis legislation, among other things, will secure access to naloxone for first responders, bolster state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), increase treatment options for pregnant and postpartum women, motivate recovering individuals to enter the workforce, and continue resources for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers. The SUPPORT Act was originally signed into law by President Trump in 2018 to combat the opioid epidemic. Opioid overdose deaths declined from an estimated 83,140 in 2023 to 54,743 in 2024, per provisional data from CDC.\n\nLed by Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), the SUPPORT Act has received widespread support from more than 160 substance use disorder treatment and recovery organizations, including some in North Dakota.\n\nThe North Dakota Medical Association supports efforts to provide treatment for substance and opioid use disorders. \u201cH.R. 2483 reauthorizes a crucial evidence-based program that is on track to curb the overdose epidemic by reducing deaths,\u201d said NDMA President Dr. Stephanie Dahl. \u201cThe program saves lives, and Rep. Fedorchak's support is appreciated.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe North Dakota Board of Pharmacy is appreciative of the provision in the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization, specifically Section 105, which will address a real concern for the State\u2019s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). These changes will prevent the HHS secretary from forcing the state into selecting a vendor or interoperability connection that would not be in the best interest of the PDMP or our citizens\u201d said Mark J Hardy, Executive Director of the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. \u201cWe are appreciative to Representative Fedorchak on her advocacy and support on this Act.\u201d\n\n\"This is truly an exciting moment for the North Dakota FASD Community. While our work is far from finished, we just moved one step closer to the goal line,\u201d said Carl Young, Executive Director of Family Services Network Inc. \u201cAccording to the CDC, up to 1 in 20 American children have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). That amounts to a child in nearly every single classroom in North Dakota, given our State's average classroom size of 19.2 students in high school. Most of these children are undiagnosed and struggle with challenges that are often mistaken for behavioral issues rather than recognized as symptoms of a neurodevelopmental disorder. We have an urgent need for increased awareness, diagnosis, and support in our schools and communities. The FASD-related provisions in the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization will have a lasting positive impact on families in North Dakota and across the country.\u201d\n\nAdvocates for Opioid Addiction Treatment (AOAT) wrote in support, \u201cThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths from September 2023 through September 2024. The number of overdose deaths during this 12-month period was the lowest since June 2020. Without question, the bipartisan SUPPORT Act of 2018, which expanded access to treatment and began addressing treatment workforce shortages played a critical role in reversing the tragic and deadly overdose trend and saving lives.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-julie-fedorchak-welcomes-cassie-bowers-director-state-operations", "Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak welcomes Cassie Bowers as Director of State Operations and Community Relations", "2025-05-30", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak announced today that Cassie Bowers has joined her team as Director of State Operations and Community Relations, bringing more than three decades of experience in business, real estate, and civic leadership to the role.\n\n\u201cCassie is deeply rooted in North Dakota and brings a wonderful depth of experience and passion for our state to this position,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cShe\u2019s spent her career building strong relationships, solving problems, and serving her community. Cassie shares my commitment to responsiveness and making government more accountable to our people. I\u2018m thrilled to have her on our team.\u201d\n\nA lifelong North Dakotan, Bowers has served the Bismarck-Mandan region in a variety of leadership roles across real estate development, finance, higher education, and community service. She most recently served as Director of Development for the University of North Dakota's Nistler College of Business and Public Administration.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota has always been home, and I'm proud to bring my extensive experience to Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's team,\u201d Bowers said. \u201cAs a proud mother of three grown children\u2014Braden, Braxton, and Dezirae\u2014family values remain at the heart of everything I do. I'm honored to serve the people of North Dakota in this capacity and look forward to strengthening the connection between our communities and their voice in Washington.\u201d\n\nBowers is active in several local and statewide organizations, including the North Dakota Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee, the Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors Local Issues Committee, and the UND Women in Leadership Program Advisory Board. A graduate of Leadership North Dakota, she has held her North Dakota Real Estate License since 2011 and has completed advanced CCIM coursework in commercial real estate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-tuesday-june-10", "Fedorchak Forum to be held on Tuesday, June 10", "2025-05-28", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00pm CT (6:00pm MT). This is the third in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans across the state, answering their questions and discussing key legislative priorities in real time.\n\nNorth Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s website by 12:00pm CT on Tuesday, June 10.\n\nFor those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be livestreamed on her website and also on her official Facebook page.\n\n\u201cThese forums are one of my favorite ways to hear directly from North Dakotans about the issues that matter most to them,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI\u2019m especially looking forward to sharing what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for our state. It\u2019s a major step toward putting government back to work for the people\u2014cutting over $1 trillion in spending, securing the border, lowering taxes, supporting our farmers, and unleashing American energy.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to sign up and learn more.\n\nPlease subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak\u2019s newsletter and follow her X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-named-congressional-biofuels-caucus-co-chair", "Fedorchak named Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chair", "2025-05-28", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Beulah, ND \u2013 Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) released the following statements celebrating the launch of the caucus for the 119th Congress.\n\n\"Biofuels are a growing part of America\u2019s energy strategy and another way North Dakota is helping fuel the world,\u201d said Co-Chair Fedorchak. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve as a co-chair of this bipartisan caucus to advance policies that will help expand domestic energy production, empower rural America, and deliver practical solutions for North Dakotans.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican biofuel producers have an untapped ability to power the future of liquid fuels, whether ethanol blends, biodiesel, or sustainable aviation fuel,\u201d said Co-Chair Smith. \u201cAdvancing sound policy can unlock billions of dollars in savings at the pump and hundreds of thousands of added jobs for the American people. I thank Co-Chairs Craig and Pocan and congratulate Co-Chairs Hinson, Fedorchak, and Budzinski for joining me to strengthen this bipartisan caucus and continue working to inform our colleagues in the House of the value of biofuels for American energy abundance.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreasing the production and availability of homegrown biofuels is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the all-of-the-above energy policy we need to stay ahead,\u201d said Co-Chair Craig. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be relaunching the Biofuels Caucus alongside my bipartisan colleagues this Congress so we can continue our work to lower prices at the pump, create opportunities for local producers and strengthen our energy security.\u201d\n\n\u201cBiofuels are key to Iowa\u2019s economy and key to American energy dominance,\u201d said Co-Chair Hinson. \u201cSince coming to Congress, I have worked tirelessly to expand access to Iowa biofuels and support Iowa\u2019s biofuels producers by fighting to secure permanent year-round E15, increase biofuels blending targets, and replace foreign energy with homegrown biofuels. I\u2019m honored to co-lead the biofuels caucus and will continue working with President Trump and other caucus members to increase domestic energy production and support Iowa agriculture.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am glad to join my colleagues in the Congressional Biofuels Caucus,\u201d said Co-Chair Pocan. \u201cCorn growers in Wisconsin deserve to have an even playing field in the market dominated by the oil and gas industry. This Caucus will showcase how biofuels can help us reach our emissions reduction goals while investing in rural jobs and infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\"I came to Congress to be a strong voice for the people of Central and Southern Illinois\u2014especially our hardworking farmers. Few issues are more critical to their success than strengthening the biofuels industry and expanding market opportunities,\u201d said Co-Chair Budzinski. \u201cThat's why promoting the use of homegrown, sustainable biofuels has been a central focus of my work in Congress, and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing that commitment as co-chair of this bipartisan caucus.\n\nThe Congressional Biofuels Caucus advocates for policies which reflect the capacity of American biofuels producers to meet the demand for reliable and affordable liquid fuels while growing rural economies, high-paying jobs, and value-added markets for agricultural commodities. The caucus recognizes biofuels are key to American energy independence and responsible stewardship of our resources.\n\nAdditional members of the caucus include: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Jim Baird (R-IN), Scott Peters (D-CA), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Andre Carson (D-IN), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), James Comer (R-KY), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sam Graves (R-MO), Don Bacon (R-NE), Mike Bost (R-IL), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Mariannette Miller Meeks (R-IA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Mike Flood (R-NE), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Mark Alford (R-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Brian Jack (R-GA), and Mark Messmer (R-IN).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-and-epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-discuss-deregulatory-priorities", "Fedorchak and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discuss deregulatory priorities at Environment Subcommittee hearing", "2025-05-23", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) pushed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin this week for commitments on deregulatory issues affecting North Dakota energy and agriculture producers involving Mercury and Toxic Standards (MATS), Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), and the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.\n\nZeldin attended a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing where Fedorchak invited him to visit North Dakota, thanked him for his commitment to being responsive to industry and the public, and for being responsible with taxpayer dollars.\n\nImage\n\nKey exchange:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-house-passage-historic-one-big-beautiful-bill", "Fedorchak applauds House passage of historic One Big Beautiful Bill", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today praised House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This sweeping legislative package puts the federal government back to work for the American people and delivers long-overdue reform, including more than a $1 trillion cut in government spending.\n\n\u201cThis legislative package is a big win for North Dakota families, energy producers, farmers, and every American who\u2019s tired of Washington\u2019s waste and overreach,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis bill delivers real solutions: it secures our border, lowers taxes, begins to restore accountability, supports our farmers, and unleashes American energy. I\u2019m proud to have played a key role in advancing this legislation to help get our country back on track.\u201d\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill reflects five key priorities:\n\nPro-Family:\n\nExpands on 2017 TCJA, the largest tax decrease in history\n\nIncreases the Child Tax Credit to $2,500\n\nEstablishes savings accounts for newborns\n\nProvides tax relief for seniors\n\nStrengthens paid family leave\n\nDefunds big abortion providers\n\nPro-Business and Worker:\n\nEnds taxes on tips and overtime\n\nAllows interest on payments made on American-made cars to be tax deductible\n\nLowers effective tax rate for small businesses and family farms\n\nRewards companies that build their products in America with lower taxes\n\nReduces reporting burdens for small businesses and entrepreneurs\n\nPro-American Energy and Agriculture:\n\nExpands and makes permanent the death tax exemption for those passing down assets\n\nMakes permanent Section 199A and increases the deduction to 23%\n\nRolls back the EV mandate\n\nEnds taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy\n\nRestores onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing\n\nRepeals and rolls back over $500 billion in funding for radical green new deal policies\n\nBoosts American mineral development\n\nPro-Border and National Security:\n\nMakes the largest investment in border security in over a generation, providing nearly $150 billion to secure our border and deport illegal aliens\n\nImproves Servicemember quality of life by increasing allowances and pay and improving housing, healthcare and assistance.\n\nExpands the size and enhances the capability of our naval fleet\n\nFunds the Golden Dome for America\n\nRestocks America\u2019s arsenal of munitions\n\nModernizes our Air Traffic Control system\n\nPro-Commonsense:\n\nEstablishes community engagement requirements for Medicaid\n\nCracks down on illegal aliens receiving Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and tax benefits\n\nBans Medicaid dollars from going to transgender surgeries for minors\n\nCancels Biden\u2019s student loan repayment program\n\nIncreases university endowment tax\n\nRevokes tax-exempt status for nonprofits that materially support terrorism\n\nImposes fees on electric vehicles and hybrids to support the Highway Trust Fund\n\nCLICK HERE for a full list of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill is supported by nearly 1,000 stakeholders:\n\nStatement of Administration Policy: \u201cThe Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill implements critical aspects of President Trump\u2019s budgetary agenda by delivering bigger paychecks for Americans, driving massive economic growth, unleashing American energy, strengthening border security and national defense, preserving key safety net programs for Americans who need them, while ending waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal spending, and much more\u2026 If H.R. 1 were presented to the President, he would sign it into law.\"\n\nAgricultural Retailers Association: \u201cSwift passage of this bill will take a critical step toward revitalizing the agricultural economy and supporting rural America during these challenging times. This legislation strengthens the farm safety net, ensures essential investments in conservation, and includes tax provisions that offer much-needed relief to family farms and agribusinesses.\u201d\n\nAmerican Farm Bureau Federation: \u201cFarm Bureau is grateful for the work of the House Agriculture and Ways and Means Committees to include crucial farm programs and improve and extend necessary business tax provisions in the budget reconciliation process. Modernizing farm safety net programs and providing a fair tax code is critical to the success of America\u2019s farmers and ranchers, especially in today\u2019s strained farm economy.\u201d\n\nAmerican Sugar Alliance: \u201cAmerica\u2019s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers are proud to produce sugar right here in America. Unfortunately, our family farms and factories are facing immense financial pressures which are making it difficult to continue. Several American sugar processing facilities have permanently closed in recent years resulting in the loss of multi-generational sugarbeet and sugarcane family farms and sugar worker jobs \u2013 an urgent signal that the farm safety net needs to be strengthened in order to keep sugar production in America and provide food security for consumers. Since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill two years ago, sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers have been pressing Congress to update and improve the farm safety net. We thank Chairman Thompson and his colleagues for including in the reconciliation package necessary updates to the Farm Bill sugar provisions which have received strong, bipartisan support in past Farm Bill deliberations. We also thank Chairman Smith and his colleagues for including several tax provisions that will benefit family farmers in the reconciliation package, including vital tax relief that will make it easier for farmers to pass along their multi-generation operations and keep sugarbeet and sugarcane farms in America. The provisions in the House reconciliation package will help keep farm production in America and we urge the House to pass this bill.\u201d\n\nCoalition of 45 agriculture groups: \u201cAs representatives of the U.S. agriculture industry, we write to thank the Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means\u2014particularly Chairman Smith\u2014for their efforts to advance tax provisions that address the needs of farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. We are encouraged by elements of the package that will provide meaningful support to the agriculture sector. As the reconciliation process moves forward, we urge the House of Representatives to move swiftly to prioritize measures that strengthen rural communities and promote economic stability across American agriculture without delay.\u201d\n\nUSA Dry Pea & Lentil Council: \u201cAs representatives of the U.S. agriculture industry, we write to thank the Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means\u2014particularly Chairman Smith\u2014for their efforts to advance tax provisions that address the needs of farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. We are encouraged by elements of the package that will provide meaningful support to the agriculture sector.\u201d\n\nCrop Insurance Professionals Association (CIPA), William Cole, Chairman: \u201cThe effort makes important strides to protect and promote the cornerstone of the farm safety net \u2013 Federal Crop Insurance \u2013 for our farm and ranch family customers. At CIPA, our aim is to make crop insurance as effective for every farmer, every crop, and every region of the country as it is where it works most optimally for our producers, and this effort makes important strides in this endeavor.\n\nNational Sunflower Association: \u201cThe National Sunflower Association strongly supports the farm program and other Farm Bill provisions included in the House Agriculture Committee\u2019s Reconciliation package ... Crop insurance remains the number one risk management tool for our growers so the enhancements to crop insurance are greatly appreciated. The increases to reference prices for the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and improvements to Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs puts these programs more in line with the increased production costs our growers are currently facing. Additionally, the opportunity for farmers to update their base acreage, improvements to marketing loan rates, and funding to upgrade aging and outdated ag research facilities are vitally important to sunflower growers.\n\nAmerican Exploration & Production Council (AXPC), Anne Bradbury, Chief Executive Officer: \u201cThis legislation takes decisive steps towards improving our nation\u2019s energy landscape by repealing the Biden-era methane tax, unlocking oil and gas development on federal lands, and alleviating regulatory pain points that have stymied the build out of American energy. Passing this bill is essential to secure America\u2019s energy dominance through smart, durable reforms.\u201d\n\nAmerican Petroleum Institute (API), Mike Sommers, President and Chief Executive Officer: \u201cCongress has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help restore American energy dominance, and Speaker Johnson and House Leadership have taken an important step forward with a pro-growth tax plan. From opening lease sales and advancing key measures on permitting to beginning to reverse a punitive 'methane fee' and preserving competitive tax policies, this bill leverages our nation's vast energy resources, and we urge policymakers to support it.\n\nAssociated Equipment Distributors (AED), Brian P. McGuire, President and Chief Executive Officer: \u201cThe House budget reconciliation package restores certainty to the tax code, reinstates or extends critical policies from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, expedites the approval of energy infrastructure projects, and ensures all users of the nation\u2019s roads and bridges pay into the Highway Trust Fund. This bill will spur economic growth and job creation, incentivize capital investment, and help AED members, who supply and maintain the equipment needed to build, feed and fuel America, remain competitive for years to come.\n\nNational Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), David Long, Chief Executive Officer: \u201cThese provisions recognize the real-world needs of the electrical construction industry. Whether it\u2019s power generation, grid modernization, cutting-edge data center projects, or clean energy installations, electrical contractors are at the forefront of America\u2019s infrastructure evolution. This legislation gives our contractors the certainty they need to plan, invest, and grow. Without swift action, electrical contractors face rising tax burdens that will limit their ability to hire skilled labor, expand operations, and meet the demands of a transforming energy ecosystem.\n\nAmericans for Prosperity (AFP), Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Office:\u201cOn behalf of our members nationwide, we applaud Chairman Guthrie and all the Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee who demonstrated a clear commitment to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse wherever they found it. Americans deserve a government that respects their tax dollars, fixes what\u2019s broken, and works for the people who rely on it. The legislation coming out of this committee is an important first step to improving and modernizing our federal government and focusing programs and services on helping the people they were created to help.\u201d\n\nNational Association of Manufacturers, Charles Crain, Managing Vice President of Policy: \u201cOn behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers and the 13 million people who make things in America, thank you for your work on the House\u2019s reconciliation bill. Passing a reconciliation package with pro-manufacturing energy, environment, health, technology, and tax policies is a crucial component of the NAM\u2019s comprehensive manufacturing strategy\u2014which will support our industry\u2019s efforts to drive investment, job creation, and growth in America.\u201d\n\nNational Federation of Independent Businesses, Adam Temple, Senior Vice President for Advocacy: \u201cSince its inception in 2018, the Small Business Deduction (Section 199a) has empowered 25.9 million small businesses to hire more employees, expand operations, and invest in their local communities\u2026This bill would not only prevent a massive tax hike on small businesses, but it would also provide a tax cut for tens of millions of small business owners.\u201d\n\nMarch for Life: \u201cWe applaud Speaker Mike Johnson, Chairman Brett Guthrie, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for including a provision to defund Big Abortion providers. Congressional action to stop taxpayer funding of elective abortions is long overdue. Under this bill, instead of spending taxpayer dollars to end the lives of innocent unborn children and put their mothers at risk of harm, these funds will now be redirected to community based, qualified healthcare providers that support both mother and child.\u201d\n\nAARP: \u201cThis is a very important measure that will provide meaningful tax relief to older Americans. This provision reflects real progress in addressing a long-overdue issue: the outdated income thresholds that have left millions of retirees paying taxes on their hard-earned Social Security benefits.\u201d\n\nNational Border Patrol Council, Paul Perez, President: \u201cThe men and women of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) are proud to announce our support for the House One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This legislation provides a once in a generation investment in the border security of our great country and will make America safer.\u201d\n\nNational Rifle Association: \u201cH.R. 1 would remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This would remove the unconstitutional excise tax currently levied on suppressors as well as remove the onerous governmental restrictions including government registry, fingerprinting, extensive wait times, and the requirement of carrying proof of tax paid (ATF Form 4) while visiting a gun range. For nearly a century, law-abiding gun owners who wish to use a suppressor to protect their hearing have been subjected to burdensome government regulations. According to the ATF, these NFA restrictions are intended to \u201ccurtail, if not prohibit, transactions\u201d of these lawful firearm accessories. Under H.R. 1, Americans could purchase suppressors with a simple point-of-sale background check, the same as for every firearm sold at a dealer.\u201d\n\nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce: \u201cThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would permanently extend many of President Trump\u2019s pro-growth tax reforms, curb excessive federal spending, and advance important regulatory reforms.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-north-dakota-farmers-who-will-benefit-one-big-beautiful", "Fedorchak highlights North Dakota farmers who will benefit from One Big Beautiful Bill", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the House of Representatives this morning. She highlighted how the bill\u2019s tax provisions will deliver historic tax relief for working class North Dakotans, including the Baldwin family from St. Thomas, ND.\n\nImage\n\nBelow are her remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nThank you, Mr. Speaker.\n\nI rise today in strong support of the One Big Beautiful Bill on behalf of these people and thousands of others like them.\n\nThey are not millionaires or billionaires.\n\nThey\u2019re family farmers.\n\nBrent and Stephanie Baldwin farm wheat, sugarbeets, edible beans, and soybeans in St. Thomas, ND.\n\nThey have three kids.\n\nThey are fourth generation farmers.\n\nAnd unless Congress acts, the tax relief they depend on\u2014the 199A deduction\u2014will expire at the end of this year.\n\nOur bill will permanently expand and increase this deduction for pass-through businesses like the Baldwins.\n\nIn 2020 alone, 67,000 taxpayers in my state, including many farmers, claimed the 199A deduction\u2014putting $682 million in their pockets.\n\nThat\u2019s real money for working class Americans.\n\nOur bill also eliminates the death tax for family-owned businesses. We can\u2019t have the big, bloated federal government stealing their hard work and wasting it on fraud and abuse.\n\nFor our family farmers and producers\u2014the backbone of rural America\u2014this is urgent.\n\nLet\u2019s make these tax cuts permanent and pass this bill.\n\nThank you, and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchaks-resolution-overturn-burdensome-once-always-rule-heads-president", "Fedorchak\u2019s resolution to overturn burdensome \u2018Once-In-Always-In\u2019 rule heads to President Trump\u2019s desk", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Senate version of Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) resolution to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s reinstatement of the burdensome \u2018Once-In-Always-In\u2019 rule, which permanently classifies certain industrial facilities as \u201cmajor sources\u201d of hazardous air pollutants even if they take significant steps to reduce emissions below federal thresholds. S.J. Res. 31, sponsored by Senator John Curtis (R-UT) and led in the House by Fedorchak, passed by a 216-212 vote.\n\n\u201cThis legislation is a win for American energy, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Right now, businesses that invest in cleaner technology and significantly reduce their emissions are still permanently labeled as major polluters. That makes no sense\u2014and it removes any real incentive to improve,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cOur resolution fixes that by allowing facilities to reclassify once they\u2019ve made meaningful progress. It rewards innovation, encourages continued investment in emissions reduction, and strengthens our economy by giving energy producers and manufacturers the certainty they need to grow, compete, and lead. I\u2019m honored to have my first resolution pass the House and look forward to President Trump signing it into law.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nThe EPA\u2019s September 2024 rule, titled \u201cReview of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act,\u201d eliminates flexibility for industries that successfully reduce emissions. By permanently classifying facilities as \u201cmajor sources\u201d even after they cut emissions below the threshold, this rule discourages investment in cleaner technologies and imposes unnecessary regulatory burdens on American businesses. The Trump administration previously rescinded this policy in 2018, allowing facilities to reclassify and reduce compliance costs while continuing to improve air quality.\n\n\u201cThe passage of S.J. Res. 31 is essential to supporting American businesses who have worked to decrease emissions, and lower pollution,\u201d Chairman Guthrie said. \u201cThe \u2018Once-in, Always-in\u2019 rule that was brought back under Biden-Harris Administration unfairly punishes businesses who have made investments in cleaner technologies. Repealing this backward rule is part of our work to unleash American energy and ensure that government red tape does not stand in the way of creating jobs and growing our economy. Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak for your work on this resolution.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis rule punishes progress. Manufacturers who make their operations more efficient and reduce emissions should be rewarded, not locked into burdensome regulations based on past performance,\u201d Chairwoman McClain said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to roll back this rule and ensure businesses have the flexibility to innovate without fear of perpetually being punished.\u201d\n\n\u201cA major focus of the Western Caucus is overturning excessive regulations that harm rural economies,\u201d Chairman LaMalfa said. \u201cThe Biden Administration\u2019s \u2018Once-In, Always-In\u2019 rule ignored the investments and actions taken by industries to reduce their emissions and rewarded their good-faith efforts instead with a permanent, stringent regulatory regime. Eliminating this rule will restore incentives to reduce industrial emissions where possible and tear down red tape discouraging American manufacturing and energy production.\u201d\n\nJonathan Fortner, Interim President and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council, stated, \u201cThe Lignite Energy Council appreciates Congresswoman Fedorchak\u2019s leadership to address the reinstatement of the \u2018Once-In-Always-In\u2019 policy. North Dakota\u2019s energy producers have a long track record of environmental stewardship, with more than $2 billion invested in emissions control technologies. Our state remains one of only four in the nation that has never violated federal ambient air quality standards\u2014a testament to that commitment. Rather than navigating costly and protracted regulatory challenges, our industry would prefer to focus on upgrading plant efficiencies and continuing to provide North Dakotans with the most affordable residential electricity in the country. We support policies that encourage innovation and continuous improvement\u2014not those that discourage progress by imposing inflexible and unnecessary burdens.\u201d\n\nThe National Association of Manufacturers wrote in support, \u201cManufacturers are committed to the communities in which they live and serve, and are dedicated to protecting the health, safety and vibrancy of those communities. Unfortunately, the Biden administration sought to impose an unnecessarily burdensome regulation on manufacturers by reinstating the misguided 'once in, always in' principle for facilities covered by Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The NAM applauds Rep. Fedorchak for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution that will restore the first Trump administration\u2019s interpretation of this policy, which provided regulatory certainty and incentives to manufacturers to be good stewards of the environment.\u201d\n\nThe resolution passed the Senate earlier this month and now heads to President Trump\u2019s desk for signature.\n\nCLICK HERE to watch Fedorchak\u2019s speech on the House Floor.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-strong-response-ai-and-energy-working-group-rfi", "Fedorchak applauds strong response to AI and Energy Working Group RFI", "2025-05-20", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today released the following statement after receiving nearly 100 responses to her working group\u2019s Request For Information (RFI) on powering the future of artificial intelligence\u2014demonstrating robust engagement from energy, technology, and policy leaders across the country.\n\n\u201cWe knew there was growing interest in how to meet AI\u2019s energy demands, but the depth and breadth of these responses exceeded our expectations,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cWe\u2019ve heard from nearly 100 stakeholders, including utilities, data center operators, energy producers, cybersecurity experts, and tech innovators. These companies brought forward smart, specific solutions and even raised important issues we hadn\u2019t fully considered yet. This is exactly why I launched this group: to gather as much information from the experts to help craft an effective legislative framework.\u201d\n\nThe RFI focused on three core pillars:\n\nAmerican Energy Dominance and AI Energy Demands \u2013 Ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable domestic energy supply.\n\nSecuring the Energy Grid \u2013 Strengthening the grid to handle new demand and defend against cyber and physical threats.\n\nStrategic Competition: Outpacing China \u2013 Advancing U.S. leadership in AI and energy innovation.\n\nNext, the AI and Energy Working Group will review all submissions and host a series of roundtables under Chatham House rules. These discussions will bring together policymakers and industry experts from both the supply and demand side to identify practical solutions to powering the future of AI.\n\nRep. Fedorchak established the AI and Energy Working Group earlier this year to be proactive in addressing AI\u2019s impact on U.S. energy policy\u2014with the goal of supporting innovation, securing infrastructure, and maintaining American competitiveness.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-congratulates-wday-chief-meteorologist-john-wheeler-his-retirement", "Fedorchak congratulates WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement", "2025-05-16", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to congratulate WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement after a remarkable 40-year career.\n\nBelow are her remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nMr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler.\n\nOn May 16th, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career.\n\nJohn joined WDAY in 1985 as the station\u2019s first on-air meteorologist.\n\nSince then, he\u2019s weathered it all\u2014guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought \u2014 always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly-sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days.\n\nLet\u2019s be honest, being a weatherman in my state is no easy task.\n\nAnd while our weather is reliably unpredictable, John was always a high-pressure system of calm and confidence, helping farmers, families, and everyone in between plan for a smooth day ahead.\n\nJohn, as you enter retirement, the forecast looks great!\n\nI see clear skies ahead, wind at your back, and hopefully an extended period of sunshine.\n\nThank you, John, for helping us weather so many storms.\n\nI wish you the very best in this new season of life.\n\nMr. Speaker. I yield back.\n\nCLICK HERE to watch the full speech.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-strengthen-air-safety", "Fedorchak cosponsors bipartisan legislation to strengthen air safety", "2025-05-16", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) cosponsored the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation led by Representatives Nick Begich (R-AK) and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) to tackle the nation\u2019s air traffic controller staffing shortage and invest in the future of American aviation.\n\nThe legislation codifies and expands the FAA\u2019s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), improves recruitment and retention incentives, funds tower simulator systems, and supports mental health services for air traffic controllers.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota is already helping lead the way in training the next generation of air traffic controllers\u2014thanks in large part to the nationally recognized program at the University of North Dakota. This bill strengthens that pipeline between classrooms and our control towers. More training will help students get hired faster, stay on the job longer, and keep our skies safe,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to support this bipartisan effort for investments in modernizing the air traffic control workforce needed to support safe growth of American aviation.\u201d\n\n\"Safe, reliable air travel is core to life in Alaska. Whether it\u2019s delivering food and supplies to remote villages or ensuring medevac services reach those in need, air traffic controllers are essential to our state,\" Begich said. \u201cThe Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 is a commonsense solution to a national challenge. It strengthens the safety of our skies by making forward-looking investments to ensure we train and support highly skilled professionals. By training the next generation of controllers now, we\u2019re building a safer, more connected future for every American.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe put our faith in America\u2019s air traffic controllers to keep us safe and protect our nation\u2019s airways. I\u2019ve seen firsthand how our air traffic controllers work tirelessly to fulfill their truly difficult and absolutely critical mission. They cannot do their jobs without our support,\u201d Goodlander said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to help lead the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to help recruit and retain air traffic controllers, improve working conditions, and equip our aviation workforce with the equipment and facilities they need to keep our skies safe.\u201d\n\nThe FAA currently employs 2,300 fewer Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs) than needed and continues to fall below its hiring and certification targets. The shortage has forced many controllers to work mandatory overtime, leading to fatigue and increasing the risk of errors. This bipartisan bill will help reverse that trend by expanding training pipelines, improving training equipment, and placing high-fidelity simulators across the country to accelerate training timelines.\n\nKey Provisions of the Bill:\n\nAuthorizes $20 million annually in grants for AT-CTI schools to invest in curriculum, simulators, and instructors.\n\nRemoves penalties that discourage retired air traffic controllers from becoming ATC instructors.\n\nExpands the use of Tower Simulator Systems (TSS) to help certify new air traffic controllers more efficiently.\n\nDirects the FAA to develop incentive programs for controller recruitment, certification, and retention.\n\nSupports mental health services tailored to the high-stress nature of ATC work.\n\nRequires curriculum modernization and FAA oversight of CTI training standards.\n\nThe bill is backed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), Airlines for America (A4A), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and others in the aviation sector.\n\nThis bill is the House companion to Senate bill S. 697, championed by Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and has earned the support of major stakeholders across the aviation industry.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/julies-journal-recap-minot-air-force-base-visit", "Julie\u2019s Journal: Recap from Minot Air Force Base visit", "2025-05-15", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThis visit was a chance to hear directly from those serving at one of the most strategically important bases in the country. Their motto, \u2018Only the Best Come North,\u2019 accurately reflects what we have here in Minot,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cMany thanks to Cols. Lamarand and Schlabach and their airmen and women for sharing time with me and educating me on the challenges and opportunities at this important base.\u201d\n\nThe 91st Missile Wing, responsible for more than 150 Minuteman III ICBMs spread across a sprawling 8,500-square-mile missile complex, represents the land-based component of the nation\u2019s nuclear deterrent. These missiles form a critical layer of America\u2019s defense posture, providing a powerful deterrent against global adversaries. Julie also discussed the ongoing modernization of the base\u2019s infrastructure, including the upcoming Sentinel program, which will extend the viability of the existing ICBM fleet well into the 21st century. This investment in next-generation capabilities is essential for maintaining a credible deterrent in an increasingly complex global security environment.\n\nJulie also got an up-close look at one of the Air Force\u2019s most iconic workhorses\u2014a B-52 Bomber. From its massive wingspan to its storied combat history, this aircraft remains a cornerstone of America\u2019s strategic bomber fleet. The B-52 carries the Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) which can strike targets over 1,500 miles away with pinpoint accuracy\u2014an essential component of the nation\u2019s long-range deterrent.\n\nJulie concluded her visit with the Security Forces Group, where she toured a Minuteman III ICBM silo\u2014the backbone of America\u2019s land-based nuclear deterrent. This behind-the-scenes tour offered a rare glimpse into the underground infrastructure and security protocols that keep these missiles on alert around the clock and allow for a rapid and reliable response to global threats.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-helps-advance-one-big-beautiful-bill-out-energy-and-commerce", "Fedorchak helps advance One Big Beautiful Bill out of Energy and Commerce Committee", "2025-05-14", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cAfter 26 hours of debate, E&C Republicans just took a major step toward getting our fiscal house in order,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThis landmark package will help restore Medicaid to its original mission\u2014supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and pregnant women\u2014while cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse. It reins in crushing regulations, ends Biden\u2019s costly EV mandates, and puts a stop to Green New Deal-style slush funds. Importantly, our legislation gives America\u2019s energy producers the tools they need to compete, grow, and make our nation energy dominant once again. This is a win for taxpayers, working families, and the people who power our economy.\u201d\n\nIn her opening statement, Fedorchak blasted Congressional Democrats for their intentionally misleading claims about the Republican plan to strengthen and sustain the Medicaid program. She noted that able-bodied adults in Medicaid expansion can receive up to nine times more federal funding than individuals living with disabilities in the traditional program. It is not fair for the federal government to spend more on those who can work\u2014but choose not to\u2014than on those living with a disability. Fedorchak also highlighted that according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, 1.4 million illegal immigrants are projected to receive Medicaid benefits, diverting resources from the people the program was designed to serve. Watch:\n\nImage\n\nClick here or below to read Fedorchak\u2019s thread on X (formerly Twitter) that highlights the waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered in Medicaid.\n\nImage\n\nDuring consideration of the Health Subtitle, Fedorchak called out the Democrats for falsely alleging the bill would reduce Medicaid benefits for women. She spoke in support of a key provision that prevents taxpayer dollars from funding Big Abortion providers, \u201can act that is morally objectionable to a large number of American taxpayers.\u201d Watch:\n\nImage\n\nDuring consideration of the Environment Subtitle, Fedorchak touted the commonsense North Dakota model that helps the state maintain some of the lowest cost utility bills in the country. She laid out why the Democrats\u2019 proposal to subsidize intermittent energy sources using taxpayer dollars, instead of embracing an all-of-the-above energy approach, increases costs and jeopardizes grid reliability. Watch:\n\nICYMI: CLICK HERE for more about the inclusion of key provisions from Fedorchak\u2019s legislation to promote cross-border energy infrastructure in the package.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-priority-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-included-energy-and", "Fedorchak priority to streamline cross-border energy projects included in Energy and Commerce reconciliation provisions", "2025-05-12", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Priorities from Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) legislation, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, are included in Section 41002 of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce\u2019s Budget Reconciliation Energy Subtitle. The provision aims to enhance North American energy collaboration and strengthen U.S. energy security through strategic partnerships with Canada and Mexico. It will help streamline the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets and provide more certainty to energy developers, regulators, and U.S. allies.\n\n\u201cFor too long, energy developers have faced an unpredictable, outdated permitting process that has delayed or even canceled critical infrastructure projects\u2014costing jobs and weakening American energy security. The Keystone XL pipeline should have been a wake-up call. We need a cross-border permitting process that supports investment and infrastructure\u2014one that can\u2019t be undone by the stroke of a pen,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cNorth Dakota has long worked with Canada to develop and transport reliable energy, and this bill strengthens that partnership while ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in energy production. This legislation gives energy producers the green light to move forward with certainty and will help us deliver reliable, affordable energy to American families, farmers, and businesses who depend on it every day.\u201d\n\nBy creating a consistent statutory framework, the bill provides regulatory certainty for energy developers, protects critical infrastructure from political reversals, and strengthens the United States\u2019 energy partnerships with Canada and Mexico. The legislation has been introduced in previous Congresses, including in the 115th Congress where the bill passed the House with bipartisan support.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-ways-and-means-committee-budget-reconciliation-text", "Fedorchak statement on Ways and Means Committee budget reconciliation text", "2025-05-12", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) gave the following statement after key provisions from her legislation, the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, were included in the budget reconciliation text released by the House on Ways and Means Committee today.\n\n\u201cI came to Congress to be a voice for restoring reliability to our power grid. Time and time again, I\u2019ve heard from grid operators that federal policies are sending the wrong market signals to energy producers\u2014flooding the market with weather-dependent power when we need more power that is available all the time,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act to fix that and I\u2019m glad my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee are advancing this reform to responsibly phase out these tax credits. Retiring these tax credits will save taxpayers billions of dollars, strengthen our grid, and help deliver on the promise of the One Big Beautiful bill to make America stronger, safer, and more competitive.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-president-trumps-landmark-trade-deal-united-kingdom", "Fedorchak applauds President Trump\u2019s landmark trade deal with the United Kingdom", "2025-05-08", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThis is great news for North Dakota and exactly what our producers need\u2014expanded markets, fair terms, and real results,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cNorth Dakota grows and raises some of the best products in the world, and now we have greater access to one of the world\u2019s largest markets. President Trump is committed to negotiating better deals for our farmers and ranchers. I applaud that commitment and look forward to more announcements like this to come.\u201d\n\nThe agreement opens up more than $5 billion in new export opportunities for American producers, including over $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in additional agricultural products like beef. The UK will also eliminate discriminatory non-tariff barriers that have long restricted access for U.S. goods.\n\nPresident Trump stated, \u201cThe deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all of the products produced by our great farmers.\u201d He noted that today\u2019s deal also ensures streamlined customs procedures, improves competitiveness for U.S. firms, and strengthens key supply chains for agriculture, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.\n\nImage\n\n\u201cThis is the kind of leadership that puts America\u2019s producers first. I\u2019ll keep pushing for a strong Farm Bill that builds on this momentum and opens even more doors for American agriculture,\u201d Fedorchak concluded.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/ten-reasons-phase-out-taxpayer-funded-subsidies-wind-and-solar-energy", "Ten reasons to phase out taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy", "2025-05-08", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight ten reasons why we must phase out tax credits for wind and solar energy. She urged her colleagues in Congress to prioritize grid security and eliminate the incentives that are distorting energy markets and flooding them with weather-dependent resources when grid operators are calling for dispatchable, always-available power.\n\nLast month, Rep. Fedorchak introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, legislation to responsibly phase out production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over the next five years. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Fedorchak served as a North Dakota utility regulator, including 8 years working on MISO energy markets and last year as President of NARUC.\n\nImage\n\nBelow are her remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nMr. Speaker,\n\nAs we consider the critical reforms in the reconciliation process, I rise today to make the case for why we must eliminate the generous federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, paid for by taxpayers.\n\nSpecifically, the production and investment tax credits known as the PTC and ITC.\n\nBy continuing to incentivize these intermittent energy sources with generous tax credits, we\u2019re distorting energy markets, sending the absolute wrong signal to investors, and spending hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer money.\n\nWe must stop providing generous incentives that run contrary to the types of energy sources we need, and tonight I want to highlight ten reasons why:\n\nYes, you hear me right. There are ten good reasons to eliminate these incentives.\n\nFirst, the cost to taxpayers is enormous. Over the next decade, these subsidies are projected to cost up to $900 billion.\n\nSecond, these subsidies are driving instability in our power grid. Right now, two-thirds of the country is at risk of not having enough power to meet demand.\n\nThat\u2019s not a few years from now, that\u2019s not a long-term problem. That is today. Keep in mind the power needed for AI is growing exponentially, further creating a more difficult problem for us.\n\nThird, grid operators are asking for dispatchable resources\u2014such as coal, natural gas, and nuclear\u2014yet we continue to incentivize the opposite.\n\nThese reliable resources are being prematurely retired, and we\u2019re not replacing them with the technologies we can count on around the clock. This is not a political statement\u2014it's simply a matter of physics.\n\nWe don\u2019t need to imagine the consequences of retiring these baseload energy resources. Spain, just a few weeks ago, experienced nationwide blackouts\u2014and their economy came to a grinding halt.\n\nSpain relied on wind and solar for 80 percent of its power, which is ultimately what jeopardized their grid. This should be a wake-up call for policymakers everywhere.\n\nThat brings us to reason #4. Despite the warning signs and the cries from grid operators, 95 percent of the projects waiting to connect to our grid in the U.S. are wind and solar\u201495 percent.\n\nThat\u2019s not because of market demand for wind and solar\u2014it\u2019s because of the very generous subsidies that this body and the rest of Washington continues to provide for these resources. This artificial growth is making it harder for reliable baseload generation to connect to the grid.\n\n#5, these same incentives are distorting the market. Eliminating these subsidies would allow private investment to go toward other technologies that are more aligned with what our grid actually needs.\n\nAs I mentioned earlier, with the rise of AI, we\u2019re going to need a lot more power. We should be sending the right market signals to bring the power on that will actually meet the demand to power the future.\n\n#6, wind and solar are no longer emerging technologies. They are mature. They are widely developed. Wind and solar now account for 17 percent of our electric generation.\n\nThe cost of these technologies has also dropped dramatically. And this is the 7th reason to phase them out.\n\nWind and solar technologies have less overhead, longer lifespans, and higher profits than they did when these credits were introduced nearly 30 years ago in the 1990s.\n\nFor example, the cost of solar has decreased more than 80 percent since 2010. Truly, the market is more than capable of supporting continued growth\u2014without subsidies.\n\nAnd as if that isn\u2019t compelling enough, there are yet more reasons to phase out these subsidies.\n\n#8, their efficiency has increased substantially. Today's wind turbines and solar panels are far more productive than they were even a decade ago.\n\nWhen I first started permitting these projects 12 years ago, the capacity factor for wind was around 25 percent. Today, that average capacity factor is up to 40 percent\u2014and in some places even 50 percent. Clearly, these are proven technologies.\n\n#9, the true cost of installing wind and solar is often misrepresented. Advocates routinely leave out the cost of the massive transmission infrastructure needed to connect remote wind and solar projects to population centers.\n\nThey also ignore the cost of backup generation needed to keep the lights on at night or when the wind isn't blowing. The low-cost claims don\u2019t account for these expenses.\n\nBut rest assured, utility customers still pay for them.\n\nAnd last but not least, eliminating these subsidies is fully consistent with an all-of-the-above energy strategy. I believe in competition. Wind and solar are viable, market-proven, widely available technologies.\n\nMr. Speaker, it is time to let them compete and succeed without the help of federal taxpayers.\n\nPhasing out these tax credits will save taxpayers billions of dollars, help restore reliability to our power grid, and help deliver on the promise of the One Big Beautiful bill to make American stronger, safer, and more competitive.\n\nLet\u2019s retire these subsidies permanently.\n\nMr. Speaker, I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-floor-fedorchak-celebrates-minot-its-commitment-service-members", "On the House Floor: Fedorchak celebrates Minot for its commitment to service members", "2025-05-07", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to congratulate the Minot community for being named one of the 2025 Great American Defense Communities. The speech comes ahead of her visit to Minot Air Force Base this Friday, where she will tour the base, learn more about the SENTINEL project, and visit with the 5th Bomb Wing.\n\nBelow are her remarks as prepared for delivery:\n\nMr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Minot, North Dakota\u2014my husband's hometown\u2014named one of the 2025 Great American Defense Communities.\n\nOnly three cities across the nation received this honor, reflecting the remarkable commitment the people of Minot have shown to the men and women stationed at the Minot Air Force Base.\n\nThrough events like the Prairie Warrior Auction, efforts by local leaders, and initiatives led by the Minot Area Chamber, this community goes above and beyond to welcome airmen and support their families.\n\nWhether it\u2019s raising funds to send airmen home for the holidays or educating the nation on nuclear deterrence, Minot leads with pride and purpose.\n\nTheir motto sums it up best: Only the Best Come North.\n\nAgain, congratulations to the city of Minot on this well-earned recognition and thanks to this amazing community for standing behind our military every day!\n\nThank you, Mr. Speaker I yield back.\n\nCLICK HERE to watch the full speech.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 177, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"chamber\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "House", "p1": "ND", "p2": "2025"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 177, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025&party=Republican", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 177, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=ND&year=2025", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025", "results": [{"value": "ND", "label": "ND", "count": 177, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&year=2025", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025", "results": [{"value": "2025", "label": "2025", "count": 177, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2025-05-07,https~3A~2F~2Ffedorchak~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fmedia~2Fpress-releases~2Fhouse-floor-fedorchak-celebrates-minot-its-commitment-service-members", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=ND&year=2025&_next=2025-05-07%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Ffedorchak~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fmedia~2Fpress-releases~2Fhouse-floor-fedorchak-celebrates-minot-its-commitment-service-members&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 175.4324291832745, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}