{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"WI\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-being-named-antitrust-subcommittee-chairman", "Fitzgerald Statement on Being Named Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman", "2024-12-31", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) was named Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust for the 119th Congress by Judiciary Committee Chairman, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH).\n\n\"I am honored by Chairman Jordan\u2019s decision to name me Chair of the Subcommittee,\" said Congressman Fitzgerald. \"As chairman, I look forward to working with the Trump Administration, Chairman Jordan, and members of the committee to hold Big Tech accountable for censorship, reverse the Biden Administration\u2019s anti-business agenda, and fight the federal bureaucracy.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5479", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Racist Flyers in Milwaukee", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Following news of racist flyers distributed near a children's playground in Milwaukee, calling for \u201cwhite power unity\u201d and giving a \u201cMASS DEPORTATION NOTICE,\u201d to immigrant communities, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5480", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cEarlier this week, House Republican leadership took their marching orders from unelected billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, destroying a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open.\n\nI am pleased that this legislation removes Trump\u2019s reckless demand to lift the debt ceiling, which would have paved the way for his multi-trillion-dollar tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations. Today, I voted yes.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-johnson-lead-effort-to-get-answers-on-milwaukee-ballot-count-1", "Steil, Johnson Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) today sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee.\n\nReports from the count on Election Day this year raised numerous questions and concerns. Among these were potentially unsecure voting machines, retabulated ballots, and an Election Observer at the facility being prohibited from certain areas.\n\nIn response to these reports, Senator Johnson and Congressman Steil wrote to Mayor Johnson requesting greater transparency.\n\nExcerpts from the letter below:\n\n\"Wisconsinites deserve to know our elections are conducted with the highest integrity, full transparency, and free from political bias. As a perennial battleground state, Wisconsin elections are always in the national spotlight, which further increases the need for transparency and integrity.\"\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://wied.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-wied-statement-american-relief-act-2025", "Congressman Wied Statement on the American Relief Act of 2025", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Tony Wied", "W000829", "wied.house.gov", "wied", "https://wied.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2014 Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the American Relief Act of 2025.\n\n\"I vocally opposed this week\u2019s initial Continuing Resolution that would have continued Washington\u2019s reckless spending spree and doled out billions of taxpayer dollars to unnecessary and harmful projects and programs. Fortunately, I am glad that we were able to come to a deal that will fund the government through March, support Wisconsin\u2019s farmers, provide much needed relief to hurricane victims, and give President Trump the flexibility to implement our shared agenda next year,\" said Wied. \u201cWhile this legislation isn\u2019t perfect, it greatly limits the damage Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer want to continue to inflict on the American people during their last days in power. Alternatively, a government shutdown is just a taxpayer-funded paid vacation for federal bureaucrats.\"\n\n\u201cI look forward to getting to work with President Trump and the House GOP in the new year to present a balanced budget that will rein in reckless government spending and finally get our national debt under control.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5478", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cDemocratic and Republican House and Senate leadership negotiated a deal to keep the government open. After Elon Musk and Donald Trump blew up the deal, House Republicans cooked up a last-minute bill to appease Donald Trump\u2019s demand to raise the debt ceiling. This provision will set the stage for Trump\u2019s tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations.\n\nI am old enough to remember that Republicans pushed our country to a default crisis and held our country hostage in order to raise the debt ceiling. Now it\u2019s one of Republicans\u2019 demands.\n\nI supported a bipartisan deal that addresses critical needs such as disaster aid funding to areas and residents who need resources to rebuild their lives and their communities. That is far from what Republicans put on the Floor. Once again, House Republicans are using political brinkmanship to legislate.\n\nI understand the gravity of a government shutdown, which is why we need a bipartisan deal.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-american-relief-act-2025", "Van Orden Statement on American Relief Act of 2025", "2024-12-19", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement in support of the American Relief Act of 2025:\n\n\u201cIt is a Christmas miracle that Congress finally did its job. First and foremost, Congress will not be receiving a pay raise. This bill serves the general American public and our farmers very well \u2013 the government will remain open, our farmers will be able to farm, and disaster relief will be delivered to impacted states. If this bill does not pass, the government shutdown will be directly on the shoulders of the Democrat party who chose to put politics over hungry children and Americans most in need.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4400", "Grothman Introduces Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On December 3, 2024, the DOL took action to phase out the issuance of 14(c) certificates. This rule, if finalized, would be devastating for families and CRPs around the country who rely on these certificates for functional employment opportunities. Without these certificates, individuals with disabilities could be forced into day services or worse, remain completely isolated at home.\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce the Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act. Under my bill, individuals with disabilities will be protected and empowered through the preservation of their right to choose the workforce program they think will best suit their needs,\u201d said Grothman. \u201cThe rewards of being employed go far beyond just the employee, extending to the families of those with disabilities, the organizations they touch, and the entire surrounding community. Few things are more inspirational than seeing the pride of work that is evident in the men and women working in organizations like these.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nSection 14(c), also known as Subminimum Wage or Commensurate Wage, is a provision in The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that upon receiving a certificate from DOL, permits employers to pay an individual with a disability commensurate wage. Under 14(c), the hourly wage for an individual is based on a productivity scale. In some cases, this can actually lead to an individual making more than the minimum wage. Having a steady job and earning a paycheck is a point of pride and the main benefit from these jobs is not the size of the paycheck, it is the feeling of belonging and interaction with their peers in a safe environment. These individuals deserve the dignity that comes from feeling productive and contributing to society, just like anyone else. It is also important that, through their jobs at CRPs, they establish friendships both with individuals similar to themselves as well as the management staff - friendships that last for years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-condemns-shooting-abundant-life-christian-school-madison", "Pocan Condemns Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison:\n\n\u201cMy heart goes out to the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, their loved ones, and our entire community. I would also like to express my profound gratitude to our local law enforcement and first responders who selflessly put themselves in harm's way to protect others. Their bravery and dedication do not go unnoticed.\u201d\n\n\u201c\u2018Thoughts and prayers\u2019 offer comfort to the families and communities affected but have not changed our unique reality as Americans. It\u2019s time for action. I am a co-sponsor of several gun violence prevention and youth mental health bills that will help prevent future tragedies like this. It\u2019s time for my Republican colleagues to grow a backbone and put our children above the gun lobby by passing commonsense gun safety laws that will save countless lives.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgerald-statement-passage-fy25-national-defense-authorization-act", "Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of FY25 National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025:\n\n\u201cThe FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act represents another step forward in Congress\u2019s commitment to our troops who dedicate their lives to defending our nation. This legislation prioritizes the well-being of our servicemembers and their families by authorizing a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops and a 4.5% raise for all others. It addresses chronic issues in housing maintenance, expands access to childcare, and ensures servicemembers receive the medical and mental health care they deserve.\n\n\u201cThese enhancements underscore our nation's gratitude and commitment to improving military recruitment, retention, and readiness while ensuring our troops and their families thrive. By focusing on these critical priorities, we not only strengthen our armed forces but honor the immense sacrifices made in service to our country.\n\n\u201cI am disappointed that House Democrats chose to walk away from a bipartisan deal to include provisions restricting certain outbound investments to China. These types of provisions are a necessary step to confront the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-landsman-introduce-bipartisan-bill-increase-veterans-access-non", "Van Orden, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Veterans Access to Non-Opioid Medications", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced legislation to increase veterans' access to non-opioid pain medications.\n\nTo ensure veterans have the same access, Congressman Van Orden and Congressman Landsman introduced the NOPAIN for Veterans Act, which reforms the way the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers and covers non-opioid pain management drugs.\n\nThe NOPAIN for Veterans Act requires that VA list and cover all non-opioid pain management drugs under VA pharmacy benefits. It would also mandate that these drugs be included on the VA Drug Standardization List, preventing them from being substituted with alternatives.\n\n\u201cVeterans deserve the best care possible, and that does not include getting them addicted to opioids with overly aggressive pain management treatments,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThe men and women who have bravely served our nation deserve better. That is why I am proud to join Congressman Landsman in introducing the NOPAIN for Veterans Act so veterans can access safe, effective treatments that provide relief without running the risks associated with opioid prescriptions.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy making non-opioid pain management options more affordable and available to veterans, we can take a big step in preventing addiction and substance abuse. These lists will provide safer alternatives, prioritize the health of veterans, and contribute to the overall effort of ending the opioid epidemic,\u201d said Rep. Landsman.\n\n\u201cVoices believes that all patients in all settings should be afforded access to all FDA-approved and clinically appropriate non-opioids. This is especially true for those who so bravely served this country in our military. We must do better by them and, when it comes to pain management, it means that they deserve access to the full suite of non-addictive pain management options,\u201d said Chris Fox, Executive Director of Voices for Non-Opioid Choices.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-lee-reject-895-billion-ndaa", "Pocan, Lee Reject $895 Billion NDAA", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual bill neither member has voted for since being elected to Congress:\n\n\u201cTime and time again, Congress seems to be able to find the funds necessary to line the pockets of defense contractors while neglecting the problems everyday Americans face here at home. Instead of fighting the rising cost of healthcare, gas, or groceries, this Congress prioritized rewarding the wealthy and well-connected Military Industrial Complex with even more unaccountable funds.\n\n\u201cAfter a seventh failed audit in a row, it\u2019s disappointing that our amendment to hold the Pentagon accountable by penalizing the DoD\u2019s budget by 0.5% for each failed audit was stripped out of the final bill. It\u2019s time Congress demanded accountability from the Pentagon. Now, it\u2019s time to prioritize the needs of our citizens over unchecked military expenditures.\n\n\u201cWhile we\u2019re glad many of the poison pill riders that were included in the House-passed version were ultimately removed from the final bill, the bill does include a ban on access to medically necessary health care for transgender children of service members, which will force service members to choose between serving their country and getting their children the care they need. The final bill also failed to expand coverage for fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), for service members regardless of whether their infertility is service-connected.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-co-led-legislation-to-designate-unique-zip-codes-for-wi-communities-passes-house-0", "Steil Co-Led Legislation to Designate Unique Zip Codes for WI Communities Passes House", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) - Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities.\n\nCommunities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges with misdirected mail, delays in emergency service response times, higher insurance rates, confusion with local taxes and tax rebates, confusion over polling places, incorrect jury summons, and other community identity issues, including negative financial impacts to local governments, landlords, and businesses.\n\nSpecifically, this legislation will alleviate the unnecessary complications due to varying zip codes by directing USPS to create zip codes that align with municipal boundaries. Steil spoke on the importance of this bill on the House Floor this week.\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above to watch Rep. Steil discuss H.R. 8753 on the House Floor.\n\n\u201cAfter hearing from residents and community leaders in Mount Pleasant, Somers, Franklin, and Caledonia about their frustrations with mail delivery mix-ups caused by outdated ZIP code boundaries, I was pleased to help lead legislation to help,\u201d said Steil. \u201cThis commonsense legislation instructs USPS to simplify and modernize these boundaries, saving many Wisconsin residents from needless headaches. We took a step forward today to solve this issue by passing this bill in the House, and I look forward to its consideration in the Senate.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-demands-transparency-public-input-marathon-county-refugee-resettlement", "Tiffany Demands Transparency, Public Input on Marathon County Refugee Resettlement Plans", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Bojana Zoric Martinez, the Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs for the Evers administration, calling for transparency and opportunities for public input on reported plans to resettle refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine in Marathon County between now and January 20th \u2013 the day President-elect Trump will be sworn into office. This comes after constituents expressed concerns to Rep. Tiffany about the significant refugee resettlement scheme underway.\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, I wrote to you sharing similar concerns in connection with a planned resettlement in the Chippewa Valley. Then, like now, little if any effort appears to have been made to reach out directly to the public, or to analyze the potential strains it may place on local schools, public health infrastructure, housing availability, or social services,\u201d Tiffany wrote. \u201cThis disturbing pattern of behavior appears designed to deliberately keep the residents most likely to be harmed out of the loop and in the dark. It also runs counter to the intent of federal laws that require coordination on these matters.\u201d\n\n\u201cMs. Martinez, local communities deserve a meaningful say in the resettlement process. They deserve transparency regarding who is coming, where they are coming from, and a detailed assessment about what it might mean for their neighborhoods, classrooms, emergency services, social safety net programs, and pocketbooks,\u201d Tiffany added.\n\n\u201cI hope you will consider taking steps to expand the public dialogue to ensure that Wisconsinites have the final word on what happens in their towns, and that you will be forthcoming about this and other proposed resettlement plans that may be under development or consideration,\u201d Tiffany concluded.\n\nYou may read the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-statement-house-passage-national-defense-authorization-act", "Tiffany Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act.\n\n\u201cUnder the Biden administration, our military has focused on DEI initiatives at the expense of lethality and the well-being of service members,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany. \u201cToday\u2019s NDAA prioritizes military readiness, ensuring our forces are equipped to protect America at home and abroad.\u201d\n\nThe following provisions were included in H.R. 5009:\n\nGives junior enlisted service members a 14.5% pay raise\n\nGives all other service members a 4.5% raise\n\nBans dangerous sex change surgeries for minors under TRICARE\n\nSupports the deployment of the National Guard at the southern border\n\nDoes not authorize any new military funding to Ukraine\n\nRolls back divisive and unfair race-based preferences and policies in the military", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-backs-fy25-national-defense-authorization-act", "Van Orden Backs FY25 National Defense Authorization Act", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following his vote to pass the FY25 NDAA out of the House, Congressman Van Orden released the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Biden has been an abject failure as Commander-in-Chief, putting our country and our allies at great risk. The morale of our servicemembers is abysmal and recruiting is at a historic low. At a time where we face more threats than ever since World War II, it is imperative we rebuild and modernize our military capabilities and project global leadership. The FY25 NDAA halts the America-last policies pushed by this administration and bolsters our national defense to safeguard American interests, deter our adversaries, and support our men and women in uniform by providing the largest pay increase in history for junior enlisted servicemembers.\n\n\u201cI am also proud to have many of my provisions included in this legislation that provide necessary transition assistance program reform for those moving from active-duty to veteran. We must take care of our troops both before and after their time of service, and the FY25 NDAA ensures they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed to succeed in civilian life.\u201d\n\nThe FY25 NDAA includes many provisions championed by Rep. Van Orden, including:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://wied.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wied-votes-yes-ndaa", "Rep. Wied Votes Yes on NDAA", "2024-12-11", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Tony Wied", "W000829", "wied.house.gov", "wied", "https://wied.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) was proud to cast his vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2025.\n\n\"With this vote, the House GOP has made it clear that we will do everything we can to restore our military\u2019s focus to lethality and depoliticize the Department of Defense, while also rejecting the Senate's plan to recklessly spend more money that our government does not have,\" said Wied.\n\nThe final version of the FY25 NDAA authorizes much needed resources for the Department of Defense, border security, authorizes pay raises for our servicemembers, guts woke DEI programs, including a new, permanent ban on transgender medical treatment for children, and rejects the Senate's effort to increase spending by $28 billion.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4378", "Grothman\u2019s Statement on the Passing of Former Wisconsin State Assemble Speaker and Supreme court Justice David Prosser Jr.", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Jr.\n\n\u201cI was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague, David Prosser Jr. David was a devoted public servant whose remarkable contributions to Wisconsin have left a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations to come,\u201d said Congressman Grothman.\n\n\u201cDuring his time as Speaker of the Assembly, David led with fairness, wisdom, and a steady hand. I had the privilege of serving alongside him and saw firsthand his commitment to doing what was right for the people of Wisconsin. His deep understanding of the issues, ability to build consensus, and unwavering commitment to public service earned him the respect of both his colleagues and constituents.\u201d\n\n\u201cDavid\u2019s legacy extends beyond the legislature to his time on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, where he brought the same thoughtfulness and dedication to his role as a justice. His years on the bench were marked by his keen intellect, fairness, and respect for the rule of law. To this day when talking to House leadership about how to handle legislation, I use David Prosser as an example.\n\n\u201cWisconsin has lost a true leader, and I have lost a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with David\u2019s family and loved ones during this difficult time. May we honor his memory by striving to emulate his dedication to public service and his commitment to justice.\u201d\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-flood-introduce-bonus-transparency-act", "Van Orden, Flood Introduce the BONUS Transparency Act", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), joined by House Veterans\u2019 Affairs (VA) Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), and Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Adrian Smith (NE-03), introduced the BONUS Transparency Act. The legislation follows a recent report by the VA\u2019s Inspector General, which revealed that funds allocated by Congress for recruitment and retention of VA employees that assist in processing veterans\u2019 benefits claims, were instead used to award bonuses to SES employees.\n\nThe BONUS Transparency Act requires that all bonuses awarded to SES employees must be reported to Congress, including the employee\u2019s name, job title, and annual rate of pay. Additionally, federal agencies must disclose the accounts from which the performance awards were funded.\n\n\u201cOversight on the use of taxpayer dollars is not optional \u2013 it is a necessity,\u201d said Congressman Van Orden. \u201cIf this magnitude of financial misconduct can occur at the Veterans Administration, it can happen at any other federal agency, and that will not be tolerated. The BONUS Transparency Act will draw a clear line to ensure that federal agencies are held to the highest standard and any misuse of funds is fully exposed\u201d\n\n\u201cThe VA\u2019s inappropriate awarding of nearly $11 million to SES employees must be addressed,\u201d said Congressman Flood. \u201cWhat makes this situation even worse is that the public only became aware of this misuse of funds because of the VA\u2019s Inspector General. This cannot happen again, which is why I\u2019ve introduced the BONUS Transparency Act. Congress has the obligation and authority to oversee how taxpayer funds are used by federal agencies. This bill promotes transparency\u2014and, in turn, accountability\u2014across our federal government, ensuring these funds are not abused for personal gain by Washington bureaucrats in the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter the Biden-Harris administration tried to line the pockets of its senior VA executives during the bonus scandal earlier this year, we need my friend Rep. Flood\u2019s bill. The BONUS Transparency Act would ensure that this type of government waste never happens again. My Committee\u2019s investigation over the summer revealed that too often bureaucrats are getting ahead of their skis and money doesn\u2019t go to the right people \u2013 those who had actually earned it,\u201d said Chairman Bost. \u201cThis commonsense bill would increase transparency and accountability throughout the federal government overnight.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4369", "Grothman\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Honor Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper Signed into Law", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On November 25th, Congressman Glenn Grothman\u2019s (WI-06) bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the \u201cTrooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building\u201d was signed into law by President Joe Biden.\n\nIntroduced in September 2023, Grothman led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation on this bill, which is comprised of Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Mark Pocan (WI-02).\n\nDetails to come on the date of the post office renaming ceremony.\n\n\u201cTrooper Casper\u2019s life was tragically cut short in 2015 as he became the youngest police officer to be killed in the line of duty in our state\u2019s history,\u201d said Grothman. \u201cRenaming this post office in his honor serves as a lasting tribute to this young man who was unwavering in his commitment to keeping our streets safe.\n\n\u201cTrooper Casper\u2019s sacrifice should remind us all of the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to our law enforcement officers. Let us remember Trooper Casper\u2019s heroism and his dedication to duty, and let us honor his memory by supporting those who continue to serve and protect our great state of Wisconsin.\n\n\"I am glad that this bill has been signed into law by the President and look forward to honoring Trooper Trevor Casper for his service in Kiel.\u201d\n\nBackground Information\n\nOn March 24, 2015, Trevor J. Casper tragically became the youngest police officer killed in the line of duty in Wisconsin history. While faithfully serving his community on his first solo assignment, Trevor was shot and killed in Fond du Lac attempting to apprehend a bank robbery and murder suspect.\n\nMonths before his death, Trevor fulfilled his dream by graduating from the State Patrol Academy and being stationed at the State Trooper Base in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.\n\nBorn on May 21, 1993, Trevor was a staple in the Kiel community through wrestling, soccer, and coaching youth sports. After graduating from Kiel High School with the class of 2011, Trevor attended Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. He was active in the Color Guard and held the position of President of the LTC student government.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-van-orden-challenges-va-66-billion-budget-shortfall-and-misleading", "Congressman Van Orden Challenges VA on $6.6 Billion Budget Shortfall and Misleading Public Statements", "2024-12-05", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, participated in a House Veterans\u2019 Affairs full committee hearing on the Veterans Administration\u2019s $6.6 billion budget shortfall request.\n\nDuring the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witness panel on the Veterans Administration\u2019s reported budget shortfalls for fiscal year (FY) 2024 benefits and FY 2025 health care. The VA requested and received $2.88 billion from Congress to address an end-of-fiscal-year benefits funding shortfall. However, VA later revealed that this funding was not needed and remains unspent. Additionally, the VA sought $12 billion to address a projected health care budget shortfall for FY 2025, vigorously defending this request and has since reduced this request to $6.6 billion.\n\nIn addition to addressing the budget shortfall, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witnesses regarding several inaccurate and fear-mongering statements published on the VA's website in 2023, which remain accessible on the site to this day.\n\nTo watch Rep. Van Orden\u2019s line of questioning during the hearing, click here or the video below.\n\nImage\n\n(watch)\n\nRep. Van Orden\u2019s questioning for Ms. Laura Duke, Chief Financial Officer for Veterans Health Administration, and Mr. Joshua Jacobs, VA Under Secretary for Benefits:\n\nRep. Van Orden:\n\n\u201cFor the electronic health record, the VA originally estimated it was going to cost $10 billion. It's going to cost over $16 [billion] so that's 60% off your budget estimate. You've got 171 sites and only six of them are using this so far, so you guys have blown $10 billion and six out of the 71 sites have this electronic health record, and it's my understanding that you guys blew off commercially off-the-shelf technologies to develop your own.\n\n\u201cYou couldn't seem to make it the other day to our committee hearing, Mr. Jacobs, and this is your purview, so you're getting it now. The original estimate for the electronic GI Bill was $25 million. It's now going to cost $960 million. That means you were 97% off your estimate. Those are real numbers and I'm telling you right now, Ms. Duke, if the VA has your fingers in this pie, it's not going to work.\n\n\u201cThis is the testimony from the IG \u2013 I asked him if they are good with developing software systems:\n\n\u2018VA has a track record of difficulty in implementing major IT systems. They almost, without fail, take longer, they take replans, so I'd prefer just to leave it at that.\u2019\n\n\u201cThe IG was intimidated, and he was afraid to tell the truth, which is that you guys cannot manage anything.\n\n\u201cThere's something else I want to point out. You guys came here previously and released a statement April 21, 2023 and said that we're going to cut your budget. This is what you said:\n\n\u2018There's going to be 30 million fewer veteran outpatient visits and 81,000 jobs lost across the VHA.\u2019 Did that take place? No.\n\n\u2018You're going to undermine access to telehealth\u2019. Did we do that? No.\n\n\u2018Worsen the benefits?\u2019 No.\n\n\u2018Prevent construction on the health care facilities.\u2019 We're working on that right now.\n\n\u2018Fail to honor veterans' memory by dumping on the cemeteries.\u2019 Did that happen? No.\n\n\u2018Did we cut housing for veterans?\u2019 No.\n\n\u2018Did we increase food insecurity for veterans?\u2019 No.\n\n\u2018Deprive veterans mental health, substance use, and other healthcare services?\u2019 No, we're expanding them.\n\n\u201cWhy is this still on your website?\n\n\u201cThere's something else I want to read to you. It's a definition of a word: the quality, capability, or power to elicit belief. You know what that's the definition of? Credibility. You know what you guys have? Collectively not that.\n\n\u201cThis is embarrassing. If you just didn't do these incredibly incompetent things, you wouldn't be here asking for more money and I got to ask you, Sir when does incompetence become corruption, Mr. Jacobs?\u201d\n\nMr. Jacobs:\n\n\u201cCongressman, first let me just say I spent a decade working on the Hill. I value the oversight that members of this committee and this body do. I think they make us better. I will also say I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished\u2026\u201d\n\nRep. Van Orden:\n\n\u201cI hear this all the time. Why is this on your website? Why are these blatant lies still on your website?\u201d\n\nMr. Jacobs:\n\n\u201cI would have to talk to the\u2026\u201d\n\nRep. Van Orden:\n\n\u201cIf you guys have blown billions and billions and billions of dollars, which you have, for things that still don't work, I'm asking when does incompetence become corruption? You're getting paid, you're getting paid, Ms. Dukes, your contractors are getting paid, everybody's getting paid, right? But you know who's not being served? The veterans. Unfortunately, the head shed of the Veterans Affairs Administration has created a self-licking ice cream cone and you're not servicing the veterans to the level that you can because every one of these dollars that is spent in corruption \u2013 I'm just going to say it \u2013 is not a dollar that can be applied to the healthcare for veterans. You are directly responsible for that and nobody else is.\n\nWith that, I yield back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgerald-applauds-colonel-heg-post-office-bill-signed-law", "Rep. Fitzgerald Applauds Colonel Heg Post Office Bill Signed into Law", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg being signed into law.\n\nThe bill, H.R. 7199, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the \u201cColonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office.\u201d Colonel Hans Christian Heg was a staunch abolitionist who was the highest-ranking Union casualty from Wisconsin in the Civil War.\n\n\u201cAfter overwhelming support in the House and Senate, I am humbled to see my bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg signed into law,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald. \u201cThis bill is a tribute to the incredible legacy of Colonel Heg\u2014a legacy he\u2019s defined as a war hero, a patriot, and a staunch abolitionist. Colonel Heg will be remembered and revered for generations to come in Wisconsin, and this bill will help cement his role in American history.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffanys-legislation-honor-veteran-renaming-necedah-post-office-becomes-law", "Tiffany\u2019s Legislation to Honor Veteran by Renaming Necedah Post Office Becomes Law", "2024-12-03", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Last week, Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s (WI-07) legislation, H.R. 6651, was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bill honors the service and sacrifice of Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy by renaming the United States Post Office in Necedah as the Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building. Sergeant Murphy, a Necedah resident, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his gallantry in Vietnam, as well as a Purple Heart.\n\n\u201cSergeant Murphy was a true hero to our country and led his fellow service members out of a deadly trap during the Vietnam War despite being wounded twice. Renaming the Necedah Post Office in his honor ensures his legacy and service are forever etched into our community,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany.\n\n\u201cIt was my greatest honor to serve my country alongside patriots of the 101st Airborne Div. This honor being bestowed upon me humbles me to my core. I could never have imagined it,\u201d said Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy.\n\nH.R. 6651 would rename the U.S. Post Office located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the \u201cSergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building.\u201d Sergeant Murphy was born and raised in Necedah and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On November 9, 1966, while serving as a squad leader on a search and destroy mission near Tuy Hoa, Sergeant Murphy fearlessly ran through a hail of bullets to try and help several wounded soldiers. Despite being wounded twice, including once in the head, he organized his men, led them in a fierce assault on the enemy, and enabled his men to break out of the trap and overwhelm the insurgent force. Sergeant Murphy received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross for his service and sacrifice. He resides in Necedah to this day.\n\nThe entire Wisconsin delegation is original cosponsors of H.R. 6651. Details about the renaming ceremony will be announced at a later date.\n\nRep. Tiffany\u2019s Necedah Post Office renaming bill text can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-president-bidens-pardon-hunter-biden", "Van Orden Statement on President Biden\u2019s Pardon of Hunter Biden", "2024-12-02", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden:\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s pardon of his son Hunter is a striking confirmation that he is one of the most crooked presidents in United States history. Hunter is guilty of committing numerous crimes yet flouted the justice system solely because of his last name. President Biden, who repeatedly lied to the American people about a pardon, abused his authority to shield his son from the consequences of his crimes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5473", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 82", "2024-11-12", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI strongly support Social Security. Its benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans and helps support them in their retirement.\n\nThe Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) were created to ensure equity in the treatment of workers covered by Social Security and those with government pensions not covered by Social Security. The GPO affects Social Security spousal and survivor benefits, and the WEP affects Social Security retirement and disability benefits.\n\nI understand concerns that these provisions are hurting millions of public service retirees including teachers, firefighters, and police officers.\n\nThat is why I support reforms, including Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal\u2019s proposal, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act that would change how Social Security benefits for public workers in noncovered employment are calculated to mitigate adverse impacts. I also support the GPO and WEP proposals in Rep. John Larson\u2019s Social Security 2100 Act. As it came before the House, H.R. 82 would provide an outright repeal of WEP and GPO that the Congressional Budget Office has estimated would worsen Social Security\u2019s fiscal outlook.\n\nOver the next ten years, H.R. 82 could deplete Social Security\u2019s trust fund by $198 billion. Congress can and must provide a fix without jeopardizing Social Security earnings for those who depend on these vital benefits, including seniors, people with disabilities, and families and widows of deceased workers. I remain committed to working to a fair and prudent solution that strengthens Social Security and ensure that workers can continue to count on Social Security after a lifetime of work.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5474", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 9495", "2024-11-12", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cNo one detained or held hostage abroad should come home to face a tax penalty or fine, potentially amounting to thousands of dollars, because they are unable to make tax payments during such a terrible ordeal. Or worry about tax deadlines. That\u2019s the last thing these Americans should have to worry about.\n\nWhile the IRS has the power to provide tax relief on a case-by-case basis, this legislation would shield taxpayers by postponing tax deadlines for any U.S. national held hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad.\n\nI am pleased to support that provision.\n\nThis legislation also includes a provision that would empower the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit organization that the Treasury designates as a \u2018terrorist supporting organization\u2019 if they are found to provide material support or resources to a terrorist organization.\n\nI am curious as to why this measure has been attached to this noncontroversial bill since it already passed the House as a stand-alone bill (H.R. 6408) several months ago.\n\nThis proposal builds on existing restrictions preventing designated terrorist organizations from benefiting from tax-exempt status. I am aware that the due process procedures and review for terrorist supporting organizations would be significantly different under this proposal than they are for existing processes to designate terrorist organizations. This has raised concerns among some that the proposal provides insufficient due process safeguards against erroneous designations and would negatively impact the work of nonprofit groups working to provide humanitarian and other relief in some of the most dangerous places in the world.\n\nThat said, this proposal includes an opportunity for organizations to rebut a designation and affected organizations may seek judicial review of any final designation. And I support efforts to strengthen due process and other provisions in this bill moving forward to ensure that this proposal could not be weaponized by this or any other Administration to target nonprofit groups simply because they disagree with them.\n\nTerrorist groups and their supporters should not benefit from tax-exempt status, which only legitimizes their activities and helps support terrorist financing. If done right, this may add a valuable tool for the Treasury Department\u2019s fight against national security threats.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5472", "At Press Conference, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Sister MacCanon Brown Celebrate FY 2024 Earmark Funding to Support Expansion of Critical Services", "2024-11-08", "2024", "2024-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.\u2019s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding (aka earmark) to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. dedicated to serving severely disadvantaged residents within the surrounding neighborhoods. This building will serve individuals who are in direst need of support and services \u2013 and who suffer the greatest disparities in terms of equity and access to resources. Today\u2019s press conference recognized this critical investment.\n\nEarmark funding will support the construction of a five-story external stair tower for a transformed five-story former warehouse. The five-story facility will serve as an employment hub, a food production center, and a community center with a full-scale kitchen and dining area. This center will provide resources including a free health care clinic, employment tools, lead education, lead testing, housing and legal resources, literacy programs, and recovery programs for residents who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.\n\nConstruction of Phase One and Phase Two of first floor are completed. The third floor of the building will include an aquaponics system occupying 70% of the floor, and environmental/health education and training center within the remaining space.\n\nThe community project funding for a stair tower will guarantee full use of the building\u2019s five floors and ensure that the building is code compliant.\n\n\u201cSo many of my constituents count on MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary to access nutritious food and resources like housing and legal aid and health care services. That\u2019s why I am so thankful for their amazing work, which is meeting so many pressing needs and serving those who are struggling in Milwaukee with compassion and care. This is the beginning of an amazing project, and this earmark funding was a way for me lift up their expanding work in Congress,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\nThis is cause for celebration! We have great appreciation for Congresswoman Gwen Moore's presence in the grant selection process as a leader whose heart and soul is attuned to the lives of her constituents, said Sister MacCanon Brown. As this stair tower gets complete, the potential positive impact of the scope of programs and services we will be able to offer now and, in the future, here is unmeasurable. This is a day for everyone to celebrate Hope!\n\nThe MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary serves individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Serving one of the most disadvantaged areas in Milwaukee, activities include addressing food insecurity and housing insecurity by providing residents with fresh produce and food and housing services, distribution of food, blankets, sleeping mats, and hygiene products, assistance with landlord issues, health education and screenings from a team of volunteer registered nurses, and a lead poisoning education and prevention program, among others.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-urges-biden-harris-admin-to-prioritize-peace-negotiations-between-azerbaijan-and-armenia", "Steil Urges Biden-Harris Admin to Prioritize Peace Negotiations Between Azerbaijan and Armenia", "2024-11-07", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Janesville, WI (November 7, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to prioritize peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia during the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).\n\nTheir letter follows Azerbaijan being selected to host the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).\n\nExcerpts and highlights from the letter below:\n\n\u201cSince late last year, Azerbaijan and Armenia have engaged in negotiations to bring an end to decades of hostilities stemming from the collapse of the Soviet Union. Both sides have taken commendable steps toward peace, including border delimitation and ongoing engagement at the highest levels. Unfortunately, discussions appear to have stalled.\n\n\u201cBy hosting COP29, Azerbaijan intends to show that it is a responsible member of the global community. Hosting an international forum may be seen as a good gesture of diplomacy, but Azerbaijan has the opportunity to do more. If Azerbaijan truly wishes to advance international cooperation, it should demonstrate that by making peace with Armenia.\n\n\u201cAt a time of increasing global conflict, it is crucial that the U.S. work urgently to consolidate and build on the fragile stability in this critical region.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5465", "Moore, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), both members of the Ways and Means Committee, are jointly introducing the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 10055). This legislation will amend the nation\u2019s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser. The Members have introduced this legislation during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.\n\nUnder current law and practice of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), payments for damages awarded on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness are exempt from gross income for federal income tax purposes. In implementing the requirement of a \u201cphysical injury\u201d the IRS has imposed a standard that the victim must show visible physical conditions such as bruising, cuts or bleeding for the settlement to qualify for tax-free treatment. The observable harm standard can be especially difficult to meet and unfair in circumstances of sexual assault or sexual contact where such physical injuries may not be visible or have healed.\n\nRepresentatives Smucker and Moore\u2019s legislation narrowly expands current law to help survivors of sexual assault or unwanted sexual contact by tying the IRS tax exemption to the definitions of sexual act and sexual contact in federal criminal code.\n\n\u201cRight now, sexual abuse survivors who prevail in legal actions against their abusers must pay federal tax on monetary awards they receive unless they prove to the IRS they suffered physical harm. I am honored to partner with Representatives Smucker and Meeks to remove the burdensome and unfair requirement on survivors of sexual abuse and highlight our joint work during Domestic Violence Awareness Month,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04).\n\n\u201cThis legislation provides certainty for survivors of sexual assault and ensures that monetary settlements are exempt from federal income tax. I encourage my colleagues to stand with survivors by supporting this narrowly tailored legislation. I want to thank Rep. Gwen Moore for joining me introducing this legislation,\u201d said Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11).\n\nThe legislation is supported by a number of organizations who are calling for the legislation to be passed without delay.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the thousands of courageous survivors of gender-based violence that the YWCA network supports each year, I applaud Representatives Lloyd Smucker and Gwen Moore for championing this legislation to provide certainty to all victims of sexual violence that monetary settlements are exempt from federal income tax,\u201d said YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell. \u201cWe stand with survivors in all their steps of healing and this thoughtful and bipartisan bill is a helpful step.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the members of the American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC), whose professional efforts protect injured parties' long term financial interests, we are grateful for the leadership of Reps. Smucker and Moore in advancing the commonsense and bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. Their efforts to support survivors are deserving of praise. We call on their colleagues to support this legislation which should be advanced without delay,\u201d said AASC President Joanna Wynes and AASC President-Elect Louis Masry.\n\n\u201cAs a survivor and advocate, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how civil judgments provide a rare form of justice that can help survivors reclaim some control over their lives and begin to heal,\u201d said Grace French, founder and president of the Army of Survivors. \u201cBut taxing these settlements forces survivors to give back part of what they sacrificed so much to attain. This legislation will allow us to receive full settlements, unencumbered by tax burdens that devalue the painful journey to justice. It\u2019s a crucial step in helping survivors move forward with dignity, knowing they have the financial support they deserve.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-ribble-announce-success-democracyfirst-pledge", "Pocan, Ribble Announce Success of  DemocracyFIRST Pledge", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MADISON, WI \u2013 Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined former Republican Congressman Reid Ribble (WI-08), co-chairs of Wisconsin\u2019s DemocracyFIRST chapter, at a press conference to announce the success of the DemocracyFIRST pledge in Wisconsin.\n\n\u201cThis pledge was a no-brainer to take,\u201d Congressman Pocan said. \u201cI\u2019m glad more than 70 Wisconsinites running for office took this pledge to honor their election results. American democracy relies on our faith in the system. If any doubt is cast, the entire system could come crumbling down. I urge all those running for office, from President to neighborhood dog catcher, to take this simple pledge to accept the election results this November.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Reps. Pocan and Ribble co-authored an editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal on this very pledge.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-ribble-announce-success-democracyfirst-pledge-0", "Pocan, Ribble Announce Success of  DemocracyFIRST Pledge", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MADISON, WI \u2013 Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined former Republican Congressman Reid Ribble (WI-08), co-chairs of Wisconsin\u2019s DemocracyFIRST chapter, at a press conference to announce the success of the DemocracyFIRST pledge in Wisconsin.\n\n\u201cThis pledge was a no-brainer to take,\u201d Congressman Pocan said. \u201cI\u2019m glad more than 70 Wisconsinites running for office took this pledge to honor their election results. American democracy relies on our faith in the system. If any doubt is cast, the entire system could come crumbling down. I urge all those running for office, from President to neighborhood dog catcher, to take this simple pledge to accept the election results this November.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Reps. Pocan and Ribble co-authored an editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal on this very pledge.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-urges-immediate-meeting-of-wisconsin-elections-commission-after-release-of-draft-guidance-on-non-domiciled-id", "Steil Urges Immediate Meeting of Wisconsin Elections Commission After Release of Draft Guidance on Non-Domiciled ID", "2024-10-29", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Janesville, WI (October 29, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration late yesterday received a response to his call for the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) to clarify the use of \u201cLimited Term\u201d and \u201cNon-Domiciled IDs\u201d for election purposes and provide official guidance for Wisconsin election clerks.\n\nIn the response to Rep. Steil, WEC also announced its intention to convene on Friday, November 1 to formally issue guidance to municipal and county clerks regarding individuals who present a \"Limited Term\" or \"Non-Domiciled\" ID. These IDs are only issued to temporary visitors. The meeting comes after Rep. Steil sent a letter to WEC following reports from clerks that the commission failed to give clear guidance on this issue.\n\nUpon receiving the draft guidance, Rep. Steil issued a follow-up letter urging WEC to convene immediately to issue the draft guidance as registration and voting is ongoing in Wisconsin.\n\nExcerpts and highlights from the draft memo read:\n\n\"... the commission received many questions from clerks asking how to proceed should they encounter this type of ID at the polls on Election Day and during in-person absentee voting.\n\n\"Under Wis. Stat. \u00a7 343.03(3m), both forms of identification are issued to non-citizens. According to the DMV, identifications marked \u201cLimited Term\u201d indicate \u201cthat the license or ID card holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States\u201d and identifications marked \u201cNon-Domiciled\u201d indicate \u201cthat the CDL license holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States.\n\n\"The commission does not know how many of these identifications have been issued...\n\n\"Because both the \u201cLimited Term\u201d and \u201cNon-Domiciled\u201d identifications are issued pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Statutes, Wis. Stat. \u00a7 5.02(6m)(a)1. mandates that these identifications must be accepted as a proper form of voter identification. However, possessing a valid identification does not necessarily mean the holder of the identification is eligible to vote.\n\n\"... if the potential voter presents a DMV identification marked \u201cLimited Term\u201d or \u201cNon-Domiciled,\u201d that indicates that the individual is most likely ineligible to vote because they are not a citizen and the election inspector should challenge that individual\u2019s eligibility to vote, unless the person presents documentation demonstrating the person is now a citizen.\"\n\nRead the full letter and draft memo here.\n\nBackground:\n\nWisconsin law requires every eligible voter to be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old who has resided in an election district or ward for 28 consecutive days before an election. Eligible individuals are required to provide proof of identification and residency in order to register to vote. Proof of identity can be satisfied with a valid driver license or ID card issued by Wisconsin. For proof of residence, any individual who is issued a Limited Term or Non-Domiciled ID card has been classified as a Temporary Visitor and is thus ineligible to register to vote.\n\nWisconsin municipal clerks approached WEC for guidance on this issue, but it was not provided.\n\nOn October 24, 2024, Chairman Steil sent a letter to WEC demanding answers on whether temporary residents can vote in Wisconsin and urging the Commission to issue guidance to clerks on this.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-demands-accountability-usda-following-pure-prairie-poultry", "Van Orden Demands Accountability from USDA Following Pure Prairie Poultry Bankruptcy", "2024-10-28", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04), penned a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack following Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s bankruptcy that resulted in nearly 50 farmers and more than two million chickens throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa being left without feed or processing options. In the letter, the Members highlight the lack of oversight and accountability by USDA and request answers from the agency on their loan and grant processes, as well as their knowledge of Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s bankruptcy filing.\n\n\u201cMany of our poultry farmers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa were left in the lurch by the USDA\u2019s absence of oversight and accountability of Pure Prairie Poultry,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThe USDA will answer for the $45.6 million in loans and grants given to Pure Prairie Poultry, and PPP will answer for what they did with that money before they stiffed our farmers. I am so thankful for our farmers and how they put the welfare of their flocks first and am proud to advocate for them on the House Agriculture Committee.\u201d\n\nJoining Reps. Van Orden, Finstad, and Feenstra on the letter are: Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (PA-15), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).\n\nTo read the full letter, click here or scroll below.\n\nOctober 25, 2024\n\nThe Honorable Tom Vilsack\n\nSecretary\n\nU.S. Department of Agriculture\n\n1400 Independence Avenue S.W.\n\nWashington, DC 20250\n\nDear Secretary Vilsack:\n\nWe are writing today with deep concern regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) distribution and oversight of grants and loans intended to help meat and poultry processors start or expand processing capacity.\n\nOn September 20, 2024, Pure Prairie Poultry, a Minnesota-based company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Consequently, the company\u2019s plant in Charles City, Iowa, ceased operations on October 2. In addition to laying off dozens of employees, this resulted in up to 50 farmers and more than 2 million chickens throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin being left without feed or any processing option.\n\nIn 2022, Pure Prairie Poultry was awarded a guaranteed loan of $38.7 million from USDA Rural Development\u2019s Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program (FSCGLP) and a grant of $6.9 million from USDA Rural Development\u2019s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). According to Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s bankruptcy court filings from the week of September 22, the company reported liabilities between $100 million and $500 million, with $50 million to $100 million in assets. Additionally, the company projected a negative cash flow of $1.8 million per week over the following six weeks. Further, it is our understanding that growers and feed mills affiliated with Pure Prairie Poultry have not been paid for months. Given this fact pattern, we remain deeply concerned about the lack of oversight USDA has provided in this case.\n\nOver the past two years, USDA has provided $223 million in loan guarantees and grants to 30 meat and poultry processing companies. A press release from the USDA celebrated this funding as part of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s \u201ccommitment to strengthen critical food supply chain infrastructure to create more thriving communities for the American people.\u201d Unfortunately, the investment in this case instead ended in the loss of income, jobs, and poultry across three states.\n\nWhile we share USDA\u2019s desired goals of expanding meat processing capacity and markets and building a robust national food supply chain, it is critical that livestock producers and poultry growers have resilient systems to ensure the production of healthy and affordable protein for both domestic and global consumption. Moreover, American taxpayers deserve the peace of mind that their dollars are being spent wisely. Due to the concerns raised by Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s bankruptcy and the resulting impacts on farmers and poultry flocks, we respectfully request the Department\u2019s response to the following questions by November 8, 2024:\n\n1. On what date did the USDA receive notice from Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s lender regarding the company\u2019s default on its loan obligations and its inability to continue providing feed and processing for birds under its ownership? Additionally, please provide the statutory and/or regulatory requirements that obligate the lender to timely notify the Department of a defaulting entity utilizing the Department\u2019s programs and funds.\n\n2. What metrics did the USDA utilize to approve Pure Prairie Poultry with over $45 million in taxpayer funds? Please provide details on the scoring criteria and metrics used for MPPEP along with information about the USDA\u2019s approval process for the loan guarantee under the FSCGLP and financial institutions\u2019 ability to service the loans.\n\n3. What, if any, consideration does USDA give to previous bankruptcy filings when awarding loans and/or grants? Was USDA aware of the previous closures that took place at the location of the Charles City, Iowa processing facility?\n\n4. Did the USDA have any indications at the time of Pure Prairie Poultry\u2019s approval for both the loan guarantee and grant that the company would face financial peril less than 24 months after the awards were announced? What steps did the USDA take to salvage the plant in Charles City, Iowa?\n\n5. What steps did the USDA take in the immediate aftermath of the plant closure to assist the relevant stakeholders, including growers and state departments of agriculture, in the care, processing, and depopulation of affected birds? What additional steps does the USDA plan to take to assist affected producers?\n\n6. What are the USDA\u2019s current oversight mechanisms for grants and loan guarantees to ensure taxpayer dollars are not being wasted? Additionally, what oversight actions were taken by USDA in the case of Pure Prairie Poultry?\n\n7. What steps will the USDA take moving forward to ensure proper guardrails are in place to prevent similar outcomes for both the current recipients of the FSCGLP and MPPEP loans and grants, as well as similar funding opportunities in the future?\n\n8. Have any additional lenders notified the USDA of potential defaults within the loan portfolio for the FSCGLP? Is the USDA aware of any other potential cases of default based on its own analysis? Have any prior defaults occurred, not including Pure Prairie Poultry?\n\n9. Does the USDA maintain a preferred lender list for programs under the Rural Development Mission Areas? If so, please provide a copy.\n\n10. Is the USDA aware of any other projects financed by the lender(s) of Pure Prairie Poultry through the FSCGLP? If so, please provide details on those projects. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-demands-answers-on-whether-temporary-residents-can-vote-in-wisconsin", "Steil Demands Answers on Whether Temporary Residents Can Vote in Wisconsin", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Janesville, WI (October 25, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees federal election law, yesterday sent a letter to the Wisconsin Elections Commission demanding clarification whether Limited Term and Non-Domiciled ID cards - which are only issued to temporary visitors - can or cannot be used as proof of residency for voter registration purposes. Rep. Steil is also requesting that the Wisconsin Elections Commission provide immediate guidance to municipal clerks on this issue.\n\nExcerpts and highlights from the letter below:\n\n\"... I write today seeking immediate clarification whether the Limited Term and the Non-Domiciled Identification (\u201cID\u201d) cards can be used as an acceptable proof of residency for voter registration purposes.\n\n\"Limited Term and Non-Domiciled ID cards are only issued to individuals who are temporary visitors. To protect the integrity of Wisconsin\u2019s elections, Wisconsin law prohibits individuals from voting if they are present only for temporary purposes. Such individuals should not be voting in our elections or deciding the future of our State.\n\n\"An elector\u2019s residence is defined by their domicile. In other words, the elector\u2019s 'habitation must be fixed, without any present intent to move, and to which, when absent, the person intends to return.' In that same vein, Wisconsin law prohibits individuals from becoming a resident if they are present only for temporary purposes. These provisions exist to ensure only permanent residents of Wisconsin can vote in Wisconsin\u2019s elections rather than any temporary visitor.\n\n\"As such, it would appear contrary to Wisconsin law for these IDs to serve as valid proof of residency to register to vote in Wisconsin.\n\n\"Media reports have indicated that your office has failed to give direction on how to handle these applications. Americans deserve confidence in our elections, and clear rules and guidance can help improve that level of confidence. Inaction from your office risks ineligible persons being registered to vote and exposes clerks to undue criticism on an issue that could have been avoided.\"\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\nNOTE: Wisconsin law requires every eligible voter to be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old who has resided in an election district or ward for 28 consecutive days before an election. Eligible individuals are required to provide proof of identification and residency in order to register to vote. Proof of identity can be satisfied with a valid driver license or ID card issued by Wisconsin. For proof of residence, any individual who is issued a Limited Term or Non-Domiciled ID card has been classified as a Temporary Visitor and is thus ineligible to register to vote.\n\nWisconsin municipal clerks approached the Wisconsin Elections Commission for guidance on this issue, but it was not provided.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-sounds-alarm-half-wisconsin-federal-prison-inmate-population-being", "Van Orden Sounds Alarm on Half of Wisconsin Federal Prison Inmate Population Being Illegal Aliens", "2024-10-25", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) participated in a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee on the effects of the current southwest border crisis on Wisconsin residents and communities.\n\nDuring the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witness panel on the Federal Correctional Institution Oxford holding 650 illegal aliens who committed felonies in the facility, which is over half of the facility\u2019s housing capacity of 1,200. In a meeting with Oxford\u2019s administrators a week prior to the hearing, Rep. Van Orden was informed that the cost to house a single inmate at Oxford is $42,000 per year, leading the facility to spend over $27 million per year on housing the illegal aliens alone in their custody. Federal law requires that illegal aliens who are convicted of felonies while residing in the U.S. must complete their sentence in the U.S. prison system before being deported.\n\nTo watch Rep. Van Orden\u2019s line of questioning during the hearing, click here or below.\n\nImage\n\n(watch)\n\nRep. Van Orden addressing the Oxford Federal Prison illegal alien population with Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson:\n\nRep. Van Orden:\n\n\u201cThe criminal illegal alien that Congressman Tiffany referred to earlier made his way across the border with Venezuelan gang tattoos. Those are not a, \u201cLive to Ride, Ride to Live\u201d tattoo. That's either: You're a member of that gang and you have that tattoo, or they will cut it off you while you're living, so that should have been taken for what it is at the border. This person never should have been allowed in the country, made his way to Minneapolis, arrested for crimes after the Dane County Sheriff had warrants out for strangulation and some other violent crimes, and didn't bother following up with it because both those places are Sanctuary Cities.\n\n\u201cThen he came to a place a half mile away from where four of my grandchildren live and brutally raped a mother and assaulted a daughter over a period of days. This could have been stopped at any point, and solely because the Biden Administration is pushing an incredibly horrible political agenda, this is going to keep happening over and over and over again.\n\n\u201cSenator Johnson, I found this out last week, and I want to know if you're tracking. We went to the federal prison in Oxford in my district, and half of the prisoners are illegal aliens. Are you tracking the volume of what's taking place? This is the second and third order effect of opening up these borders, but when half of an institution is occupied by illegal aliens, that's something that I'm hoping we're going to be looking at here under a Trump presidency. Are you tracking this, Sir?\u201d\n\nSen. Johnson:\n\n\u201cI'm not, but it's not surprising. It's not just going to be federal prisons; it's going to be local prisons and they're going to be bearing the brunt of the cost of this. I think the House Committee said that the cost of dealing with this crisis is about $150 billion per year across all governmental units. That's a massive cost imposed on us by the Biden-Harris administration, and that gang member never should have been let into this country. The vast majority of people are as sympathetic as I am with people who want to come here for opportunity but don't qualify for asylum. There is a very tough standard. You have to be persecuted by your government or threatened with persecution. This open border is a setback in establishing a functioning legal immigration that is controlled and brings people in to improve our economy. I'm for a robust legal immigration system, and we need one. We certainly need one here in Wisconsin \u2013 certainly in your district with all the farmers. We need workers, we need laborers, and immigrant laborers do a great job. They come here, they work their tail off, but it has to be a legal system. You cannot establish that until you secure the border. So, Biden has set back establishing that legal system\u2026\u201d\n\nRep. Van Orden:\n\n\u201cAt one point, they had 17 to 20 some thousand rotating through Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy, which I represent. We went back and looked at every single Afghan that came here that was eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa, meaning they worked with the United States government during the war. Guess how many of those were qualified for SIV \u2013 zero\u2026\n\n\u201cThe last thing we're looking at is about 250,000 missing children the Biden administration has lost. The Biden administration, under the Harris Border Czar, is solely responsible for losing almost a quarter of a million children in the United States that are most likely being trafficked, knowing full well that they were releasing them into the hands of members of transnational criminal organizations and human sex traffickers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgerald-attends-judiciary-committee-field-hearing-milwaukee", "Rep. Fitzgerald Attends Judiciary Committee Field Hearing in Milwaukee", "2024-10-24", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee titled: \u201cThe Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Wisconsin Perspectives.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 open-border policies have enabled our southern border crisis and have negatively impacted Wisconsin communities. Take Whitewater, for example, where the local police department estimates nearly 800-1,000 foreign nationals have settled since just 2022. These kinds of numbers have a tremendous strain on a community whose population is just 15,000,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald. \u201cToday\u2019s Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee allowed us members, and the public, to cut through the noise and hear directly from local experts about the difficulties this crisis has brought upon our nation\u2019s communities. It was an important conversation, and I appreciate every single witness for sharing their unique testimony.\u201d\n\nTo watch Rep. Scott Fitzgerald's full Q&A at the field hearing click here.\n\nThe committee hearing welcomed the following witnesses to testify:\n\nJacob \u201cJake\u201d J. Curtis, General Counsel and Director of Center for Investigative Oversight, Institute for Reforming Government.\n\nRick Rachwal, Co-Founder and Vice-President of the Board, Love, Logan Foundation.\n\nDale J. Schmidt, Sheriff, Dodge County Sheriff\u2019s Department.\n\nThe Honorable Eric Toney, District Attorney, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin.\n\nHenri Kinson, Former School Board Member, Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater, Wisconsin\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-colleagues-slam-postmaster-dejoy-deterioration-service-usps", "Pocan, Colleagues Slam Postmaster DeJoy For Deterioration of Service at USPS", "2024-10-21", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan(WI-02) led 26 colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging him to permanently suspend his Delivering for America plan, including by halting any further consolidation of processing centers and the planned national implementation of the Local Transportation Optimization initiative, which disproportionately impacts rural residents.\n\n\u201cWe frequently hear from our constituents about problems they are experiencing with the Postal Service, including delays in delivery for everyday necessities including prescription medication, social security checks, business documents, bills, and other important pieces of mail,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cThese challenges stem from your Delivering for America plan which includes the consolidation of processing facilities and the rollout of the Local Transportation Optimization (LTO) plan, which will cause further delivery delays for rural residents and others living 25-50 miles from a processing center. This change in delivery standards will have widespread negative consequences, but rural communities in particular will be most affected.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, we\u2019ve already seen that our rural communities are among the hardest hit by your cost-saving initiatives,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cYour plans to implement these reduced delivery standards at 180 additional processing centers over the coming months will only exacerbate the delays that our rural constituents are already experiencing, many of whom rely on the Postal Service for basic needs.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nThe list of signers includes: Pocan, Mark; Bush, Cori; Casten, Sean; Chu, Judy; Cleaver, Emanuel; Cohen, Steve; Costa, Jim; Deluzio, Christopher; Gonzalez, Vicente; Grijalva, Ra\u00fal; Huffman, Jared; Jayapal, Pramila; Kennedy, Timothy; Larsen, Rick; Lee, Barbara; McCollum, Betty; Mfume, Kweisi; Moore, Gwen; Pingree, Chellie; Porter, Katie; Ramirez, Delia; Schakowsky, Janice; Thanedar, Shri; Tlaib, Rashida; Vargas, Juan; Watson Coleman, Bonnie; Wild, Susan", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-leads-wi-delegation-in-urging-biden-harris-administration-to-address-iv-fluid-shortage", "Steil Leads WI Delegation in Urging Biden-Harris Administration to Address IV Fluid Shortage", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Janesville, WI (October 18, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led the Wisconsin delegation in urging the Biden-Harris administration to take immediate action to address the nationwide IV fluid shortage due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. In a letter to the administration, the members are seeking a clear plan from the Biden-Harris administration on how they will address this national crisis.\n\nExcerpts and highlights from the letter below:\n\n\u201cAs you may be aware, Baxter International\u2019s North Cove site, located less than an hour from Asheville, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of IV fluids and dialysis solutions in the U.S.\n\n\u201cAccording to the company, their site was \u201csignificantly impacted by the rain and storm surge\u201d from Hurricane Helene and is temporarily closed. Baxter supplies roughly 60% of the IV fluids to hospitals in the U.S.\n\n\u201cOur offices have heard from Wisconsin hospitals and health systems who have already begun postponing and canceling elective procedures for patients due to the impending shortage.\n\n\u201cWith more disruptions anticipated from Hurricane Milton, we ask your administration to take all available action to minimize the impact of this shortage on patient care and increase the supply of IV solutions.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-maloy-introduce-bill-cutting-red-tape-remote-veterans-access", "Van Orden, Maloy Introduce Bill Cutting Red Tape for Remote Veterans to Access Eyeglass Fittings", "2024-10-18", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the Servicemember\u2019s Eyeglasses Efficiency Act (SEE Act). This bill would add eyeglass lens fittings to the list of medical treatments covered by the Veterans Community Care Program, increasing access to care for millions of veterans in remote areas.\n\n\u201cVeterans in rural Wisconsin should not have to drive hours to Tomah, Madison, or Milwaukee for a simple eyeglass fitting,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cI have made a commitment to our veterans to improve their healthcare and quality of life, and that is why I am proud to join Rep. Maloy in introducing the SEE Act. This legislation is a practical step toward ensuring veterans can access the care they deserve, without unnecessary barriers.\u201d\n\n\u201cVeterans in rural Utah have expressed frustration about having to travel hundreds of miles just to be fitted for eyeglasses. Making this basic service more accessible is a good step towards improving healthcare for our veterans,\u201d said Rep. Maloy. \"The SEE Act is a great example of how representative government should work: finding a solution to a federal problem raised by the people we represent.\u201d\n\nReps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and John Curtis (UT-03) are original cosponsors.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve heard from many Central Oregon veterans concerned with a lack of accessible health care. Supporting community care fixes this problem by allowing them to find care in their communities without traveling to a VA facility. I\u2019m proud to cosponsor the SEE Act, which would improve eye care options for our nation\u2019s veterans by expanding community care coverage,\u201d said Rep. Chavez-DeRemer.\n\n\u201cCurrent VA guidelines do not cover veterans' eyeglass fittings outside of a VA facility,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cWith a quarter of veterans living in rural areas, that is a burden for millions who served our nation. The SEE Act would give veterans more flexibility and save the VA money in travel and lodging reimbursement costs. As an Ophthalmologist and a veteran from Iowa, I am proud to join Rep. Maloy in supporting the SEE Act to give veterans enhanced access to eyecare.\u201d\n\n\u201cRequiring veterans in Utah to travel hundreds of miles for eyeglass fittings is nonsense. I\u2019m pleased to support legislation making healthcare just a little more accessible for our veterans, who deserve convenient and quality care after their service to our country,\" said Rep. Curtis.\n\nBackground:\n\nA quarter of U.S. vets (6.4 million) live in rural parts of the country and one third wear glasses. VA Community Care Networks (CCNs), created by the Mission Act in 2018, allow some veterans to access basic care in their communities without traveling to VA facilities. However, the Mission Act only lists \u201coptometric services\u201d and \u201cvision testing\u201d as eyecare services covered by CCNs. The VA does not consider eyeglass fittings to be covered. As a result, veterans in rural parts of Utah are forced to drive upwards of 500 miles roundtrip for eyeglass fittings at VA facilities.\n\nAdding eyeglass fittings to the list of treatments covered by Community Care Networks would help veterans and save the VA money in travel and lodging reimbursement costs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgerald-responds-ftc-changes-premerger-notification-process", "Rep. Fitzgerald Responds to FTC Changes to Premerger Notification Process", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s final rule implementing changes to the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act:\n\n\u201cWhen Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 (MFFMA), it did so with an expectation that the FTC would implement changes to premerger notification as Congress intended. Specifically, to decrease the burden on small businesses. Instead, FTC Chair Khan used this as an opportunity to propose a rule that completely contradicted the intent of MFFMA, which would have resulted in increased burdens across all businesses, and disincentivized smaller mergers relative to larger ones.\n\n\u201cLast week, the FTC voted unanimously to finalize the changes to premerger notification. While I remain concerned about the additional burden this rule imposes on merging parties, I commend the work by Republican Commissioners Holyoak and Ferguson to remove many of the proposed rule\u2019s most dangerous provisions, including the collection of labor market information, which has historically not been a standard component of merger enforcement. Additionally, in finalizing the rule, the Commission also voted unanimously to lift its suspension of early termination for mergers that pose no threat to competition, something I\u2019ve advocated for since coming to Congress. Finally, the rule leaves intact the requirement to disclose subsidies from foreign entities of concern, as required through inclusion of my bill, the Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act, in the MFFMA. This law will enable antitrust regulators to follow the money when countries like China distort markets and harm competition.\n\n\u201cThe final product, which I support, demonstrates the importance of having Republican Commissioners at the FTC to push back on Chair Khan\u2019s radical agenda. The unanimous support for removing the most dangerous provisions of the proposed rule also demonstrates that Chair Khan\u2019s antitrust views do not align with the rest of the Commission, or the American people, and provides further evidence for why her term should not be renewed.\u201d\n\nUnder the HSR Act, parties to certain mergers and acquisitions are required to submit premerger notification forms that disclose certain information about their proposed deal and business operations. The final rule, submitted to the Federal Register on October 7, 2024, makes changes to the premerger assessment process.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-warren-lead-lawmakers-renewed-push-stop-private-equity-looting", "Pocan, Warren Lead Lawmakers in Renewed Push to Stop Private Equity Looting", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, United States Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Ra\u00fal Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, comprehensive legislation to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by forcing private investment firms to take responsibility for the outcomes of companies they take over, empowering workers and protecting investors. This reintroduction comes after private equity firm Cerberus looted Steward Health Care, leaving hospitals, patients, and workers hanging out to dry.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s long past time for billionaires and big corporations to stop gambling with hardworking Americans\u2019 and their communities\u2019 assets in service of corporate greed,\u201d said Representative Pocan. \u201cIn Wisconsin, we've seen what happens when private equity firms like Sun Capital raid companies for their wealth and leave workers and communities to pick up the pieces. When Sun Capital took over Shopko \u2013 a Wisconsin-based retail chain that had stood strong for more than 50 years \u2013 they drained it dry, buried it in debt, pushed it into bankruptcy, and abandoned roughly 14,000 workers. This bill will finally hold these predatory firms accountable and protect workers from being plundered by corporate greed.\"\n\n\u201cFrom health care to housing, millions of Americans are seeing private equity take over companies with the promise of improving services, only to strip them for parts and hurt both workers and working families,\u201d said Congresswoman Jayapal. \u201cIt\u2019s time for Congress to take action to protect Americans from the dangers of private equity and corporate greed, and that\u2019s exactly what our Stop Wall Street Looting Act will do. This legislation will implement guardrails, close loopholes, and increase accountability to prevent devastating job losses and protect our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cPrivate equity takeovers are legal looting that make a handful of Wall Street executives very rich while costing thousands of people their jobs, putting valuable companies out of \u00adbusiness, and in the case of health care, is literally a matter of life and death,\u201d said Senator Warren. \u201cOur bill is designed to close loopholes and end incentives for private equity pillaging \u2013 and it will make sure what happened at Steward never happens again.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen out-of-state investors buy Wisconsin companies only to turn a quick profit and shutter their doors, it\u2019s Wisconsin workers and communities that suffer. I\u2019m committed to ensuring that when Wisconsin businesses are purchased, Wisconsin families are protected and not left high and dry like we\u2019ve seen in places like Janesville, Green Bay, and Waukesha,\u201d said Senator Baldwin. \u201cOur legislation will help put workers and our community first \u2013 protecting them from predatory practices that too often result in devastating job losses for Wisconsin\u2019s working families.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore and more Americans are feeling the presence of private equity in our economy, including in critical sectors like housing and health care,\u201d said Senator Smith. \u201cThey arrive promising to revitalize communities and turn around struggling hospitals and companies, but far too often, they extract value for themselves at the expense of workers and ordinary people. This bill will help put an end to their most egregious practices and provide accountability.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe greed of private equity robs too many Americans of stability, security, and prosperity. In Massachusetts, the Steward Health Care crisis is just one example of private equity sacrificing the long-term prosperity of workers, customers, and communities for their short-term profits. The Stop Wall Street Looting Act would finally prevent private equity firms from monetizing productive sectors of the economy and hollowing them out by laying off workers and closing businesses. We need to put in guardrails for private equity to ensure they cannot sacrifice people for profits,\u201d said Senator Markey.\n\nSince 2020, private equity fund assets have grown exponentially, reaching nearly $8 trillion in 2023 compared to $4.5 trillion in 2020. Private equity funds have purchased companies in nearly every sector of the economy \u2014 from nursing homes, to newspapers, to grocery stores \u2014 laying off hundreds of thousands of workers and ruining thousands of companies in the process.\n\nThe private equity industry claims to invest in companies while also earning high returns for investors by using their management expertise to make the companies\u2019 operations more efficient, and then selling the companies at a profit. In reality, private equity funds often load mountains of debt on the companies they buy, strip them of their assets, and extract exorbitant fees and dividends, guaranteeing payouts for themselves regardless of how the investment performs. When their debt-ridden investments go belly-up, private equity funds walk away with no responsibility for the mess they create, leaving workers in the lurch and forcing communities to clean up their mess.\n\nIt\u2019s time to level the playing field, protect workers, consumers, and investors, and force private equity firms to take responsibility for the companies they control. This bill does so by closing the loopholes that allow private equity to capture all the rewards of their investments while insulating themselves from risk and liability. The Stop Wall Street Looting Act will:\n\nRequire Private Investment Funds to Have Skin in the Game: Private equity firms, the firm\u2019s general partners, and their insiders will all be on the hook for the liabilities of companies under their control\u2014including debt, legal judgments, and pension-related obligations\u2014to better align the incentives of private equity firms and the companies they own. Liability would not extend to the fund\u2019s limited partners, ensuring that only those that control portfolio firms are on the hook. In order to encourage more responsible use of debt, the bill ends the tax subsidy for excessive leverage and closes the carried interest loophole.\n\nEnd Looting of Portfolio Companies. To give portfolio companies a shot at success, the bill limits how much money private equity firms can extract from companies and closes the loophole that private equity firms have used to hide certain assets from bankruptcy courts. Every transaction since Steward Health Care was bought by private equity would be subject to review as part of Steward\u2019s bankruptcy to determine whether it can be clawed back as a fraudulent transfer.\n\nProtect Workers, Customers and Communities. This proposal prevents private equity firms from walking away when a company fails and protects workers and communities by:\n\nPrioritizing workers\u2019 pay in the bankruptcy process and amending the laws to increase the priority claims for unpaid earnings and other benefits from $10,000 to $20,000 per worker.\n\nCreating incentives for job retention so that workers can benefit from a company\u2019s second chance.\n\nEnding the immunity of private equity firms from legal liability when their portfolio companies break the law, including the WARN Act. When workers at a plant are shortchanged or residents at a nursing home are hurt because private equity firms force portfolio companies to cut corners, the firm should be liable.\n\nExpanding protections for striking workers by clarifying unfair labor practices and the employer duty to bargain.\n\nEmpower Investors by Increasing Transparency. Private equity managers will be required to disclose fees, returns, and other information about their funds and the corporate loans they make so that investors can monitor their investments. This would have required Cerberus to disclose the terms of its investments in Steward Health Care, which Cerberus continues to withhold from Congress.\n\nPut Guardrails Around Accessing Public Funds. Firms receiving any funds from a federal or state agency must publicly disclose how the funds are used and will be prohibited from acquiring any company or making a distribution to investors for two years after receipt.\n\nDrive REITS out of Health Care. Prohibits payments from federal health programs to entities that sell assets or use assets for a loan collateral made to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) d; repeals a rule in the Tax Code that allows taxable REIT subsidiaries to exert influence on the operations of health care entities; and removes the 20 percent pass-through deduction, passed in the 2017 Trump tax cuts, for all REIT investors. Ralph de la Torre executed a sale-leaseback transaction of the Steward properties in exchange for a $1.25B payout from a REIT; this would have banned the hospitals from continuing to receive federal dollars upon executing the property sale\u2014thus likely preventing the sale.\n\nThe bill is supported by Action Center on Race and the Economy, AFL-CIO, American Economic Liberties Project, American Federation of Teachers, Americans for Financial Reform, Center for Popular Democracy, Coalition for Patient-Centered Care, Communications Workers of America, Community Catalyst, Economic Policy Institute, Indivisible, Massachusetts Nurses Association, National Employment Law Project, National Nurses United, National Women\u2019s Law Center, Private Equity Stakeholder Project, People\u2019s Action, Public Citizen, SEIU, Strong for All, Student Borrower Protection Center, Take Medicine Back, Take on Wall Street, UNITE HERE, United for Respect, Working Families Party, and Worth Rises.\n\n\u201cPrivate equity has an immense impact on the U.S. economy, touching virtually every aspect of life from healthcare to housing to technology to retail and more. Private equity\u2019s extractive playbook harms workers and communities, diminishes access to quality affordable health care, worsens the housing crisis and the climate crisis, and perpetuates systemic racism. Without major changes, a handful of ultra wealthy Wall Street executives will continue getting richer at everyone else\u2019s expense. The Stop Wall Street Looting Act takes important, much needed steps to reign in Wall Street predatory practices and promote a just and sustainable economy,\u201dsaid Lisa Donner, Executive Director, Americans for Financial Reform.\n\n\u201cUnion busting, pollution, and bankruptcy aren\u2019t side effects of the private equity model: they are the model,\u201d said Porter McConnell, Take on Wall Street. \u201cIt\u2019s a smash-and-grab, plain and simple. That\u2019s why we are so pleased to see comprehensive legislation like the Stop Wall Street Looting Act introduced in Congress today. We created the loopholes in the law that allowed the private equity industry to thrive, and we can end them. Our communities, our economy, and our democracy are depending on it.\"\n\n\u201cAs we fight for more public investment in the child care sector, we must also rein in private equity\u2019s ability to enrich themselves at the expense of the public. Building guardrails \u2013 such as those in the Stop Wall Street Looting Act \u2013 will help put the wellbeing of children and families ahead of private equity\u2019s profits,\u201d said Melissa Boteach, Vice President, Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning, National Women\u2019s Law Center.\n\n\u201cPrivate equity firms, which control nearly $15 trillion in assets, routinely prioritize quick, outsized profits, at the expense of workers, patients, renters, and local economies as part of their business model,\u201d said Chris Noble, Policy Director for the Private Equity Stakeholder Project. \u201cThe Stop Wall Street Looting Act provides an essential check on this opaque industry. By addressing the systemic risks tied to debt-laden private equity buyouts, this legislation prioritizes the long-term health of businesses and communities over short-term profits for wealthy private equity executives.\u201d\n\n\u201cPrivate equity should have no influence over medical treatment decisions made jointly by independent physicians and their patients. The Stop Wall Street Looting Act goes a long way towards ensuring physicians, in consultation with their patients, are able to deliver quality, patient-centered, cost-efficient care without corporate interference,\u201d said Dr. Stephen M. McCollam, Chair, Coalition for Patient-Centered Care.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5461", "Moore, Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection Between Misogyny, Gun Violence and Violence Against Women", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Taskforce Co-Chairs Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) are re-introducing a resolution recognizing the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women.\n\n\u201cIntimate partner violence and domestic violence homicides are at alarming levels in Milwaukee, and this scourge is taking away loved ones and hurting our community. Nationwide, every 12 hours, someone is fatally shot by an intimate partner. That\u2019s unacceptable when stronger gun safety laws can help prevent these tragedies. This resolution draws needed attention to the issue of gender-based violence and the forces driving it,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\u201cPeople with a history of domestic violence shouldn\u2019t have access to guns \u2013 period. The evidence is clear and convincing that the presence of a firearm in an abusive situation makes homicide five times more likely,\u201d said Rep. Dingell. \u201cCongress must act to close loopholes in the law that allow abusers to access guns and put women and families in danger. We must also confront the root causes of domestic violence, understanding the way individuals who exhibit misogynistic tendencies toward women often go on to commit violence against them.\u201d\n\nAccording to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 1 in 3 women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence, including sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking. Intimate partner violence is the leading cause of fatalities among women. Nearly half of all female homicide victims between 2003 and 2014 were killed by intimate partners, according to a 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This resolution calls for further legislation to prevent abusers from having access to guns and encourages further research into the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-october-mobile-office-hours", "Tiffany Announces October Mobile Office Hours", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours.\n\nA member of Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s staff will be at the following locations to assist residents who may need help with a federal agency. Appointments are not necessary, and staff will be able to aid in federal matters concerning Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service, Medicare, passports, and more.\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, October 16th:\n\nPrice County\n\nLocation: Phillips Public Library\n\n286 Cherry Street\n\nPhillips, WI 54555\n\nTime: 4:30 \u2013 5:30pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Monday, October 28th:\n\nLincoln County\n\nLocation: T. B. Scott Public Library\n\n106 1st Street\n\nMerrill, WI 54452\n\nTime: 1:00 \u2013 2:00pm\n\nLincoln County\n\nLocation: Tomahawk Public Library\n\n300 West Lincoln Avenue\n\nTomahawk, WI 54474\n\nTime: 3:00 \u2013 4:00pm\n\nOneida County\n\nLocation: Rhinelander Public Library\n\n106 North Stevens Street\n\nRhinelander, WI 54501\n\nTime: 5:00 \u2013 6:00pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, October 29th:\n\nTaylor County\n\nLocation: Frances Simek Memorial Library\n\n400 North Main Street\n\nMedford, WI 54451\n\nTime: 8:30 \u2013 9:30am\n\nClark County\n\nLocation: Neillsville Public Library\n\n409 Hewett Street #1923\n\nNeillsville, WI 54456\n\nTime: 11:00 \u2013 12:00pm\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: Osceola Village Hall\n\n310 Chieftain Street\n\nOsceola, WI 54020\n\nTime: 12:00 \u2013 1:30pm\n\nWood County\n\nLocation: Pittsville Community Library\n\n5291 3rd Avenue\n\nPittsville, WI 54466\n\nTime: 1:00 \u2013 2:00pm\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: St. Croix Falls Public Library\n\n230 South Washington Street\n\nSt. Croix Falls, WI 54024\n\nTime: 12:00 \u2013 1:30pm\n\nWood County\n\nLocation: Everett Roehl Public Library\n\n105 South Maple Avenue\n\nMarshfield, WI 54449\n\nTime: 3:00 \u2013 4:00pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, October 30th:\n\nOneida County\n\nLocation: Minocqua Public Library\n\n415 Menominee Street\n\nMinocqua, WI 54548\n\nTime: 9:30 \u2013 10:30am\n\nBurnett County\n\nLocation: Grantsburg Public Library\n\n415 South Robert Street\n\nGrantsburg, WI 54840\n\nTime: 10:00 \u2013 11:00am\n\nOneida County\n\nLocation: Minocqua Public Library\n\n415 Menominee Street\n\nMinocqua, WI 54548\n\nTime: 9:30 \u2013 10:30am\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Stratford Public Library\n\n213201 Scholar Street\n\nStratford, Wisconsin 54484\n\nTime: 11:30 \u2013 12:30pm\n\nVilas County\n\nLocation: Walter Olson Memorial Library\n\n203 North Main Street\n\nEagle River, WI 54521\n\nTime: 11:30 \u2013 12:30pm\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: Frederic Public Library\n\n127 Oak Street East\n\nFrederic, WI 54837\n\nTime: 1:00 \u2013 2:00pm\n\nForest County\n\nLocation: Laona Public Library\n\n5216 Forest Avenue\n\nLaona, WI 54541\n\nTime: 2:00 \u2013 3:00pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, October 31st:\n\nBayfield County\n\nLocation: Drummond Public Library\n\n14990 Superior Street\n\nDrummond, WI 54832\n\nTime: 10:00 \u2013 11:00am\n\nSawyer County\n\nLocation: Hayward City Hall\n\n15889 West 3rd Street\n\nHayward, WI 54843\n\nTime: 1:00 \u2013 2:00pm\n\nIf you have any further questions or need help with a federal agency and cannot make it to these mobile office hours, Congressman Tiffany\u2019s district staff remains ready to help at (715) 298-9344.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5460", "Congresswomen Gwen Moore Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Continuing Work to Address Lead as a Public Health Hazard", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, President Biden visited Milwaukee touting $2.6 billion in bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) funds to address water infrastructure needs, including the removal of lead pipes. This year alone, Milwaukee received $30 million in federal funds to replace 3,400 lead service lines. During his visit, President Biden announced an Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) update to the Lead and Copper rule which would call for affected entities to replace all lead pipes in 10 years. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced more than $416 million in grants to protect children from lead exposure through paint and other home hazards, including $7.5 million for Milwaukee County to address lead and other hazards in 142 housing units. In response, she released the following statement:\n\n\u201cEvery child should have access to clean drinking water and a safe lead-free home in which to grow and thrive. Unfortunately for too many children in Milwaukee and elsewhere nationwide, that is not the case and too many remain exposed to lead which can lead to lifelong adverse impacts.\n\nI thank the Administration for its focus since Day One on the threat lead poses to our children, including fighting to secure the first pool of funding to address lead pipes in the BIL. President Biden helped make sure that funding for state and local governments in the American Rescue Plan Act could explicitly be used for lead pipe replacement. At its current pace, it would take the city of Milwaukee an estimated 70 years to remove every lead pipe. With additional federal resources, we can accelerate these efforts.\n\nI also applaud the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s new Lead and Copper rule, which calls for municipalities to identify and remove every lead pipe in the next decade, a request that my Congressional colleagues and I have been pushing for. This rule includes stricter standards which will help keep babies and young children from experiencing the harmful effects of lead exposure on their health and neurological development. No baby should experience inequities before they have a chance to grow. This rule will make important federal interventions for the future of some of our most vulnerable children.\n\nI also remain focused on removing all sources of lead from our communities, including lead paint, the primary source of lead exposure for many children. That\u2019s why I have and continue to advocate for additional funding for HUD\u2019s Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes program, which supports efforts to remove and remediate lead paint. I am so pleased that HUD is devoting hundreds of millions of dollars toward addressing lead paint exposure. These resources will especially help low-income and communities of color in cities like Milwaukee that have older housing stock, who face a high risk of exposure and who often lack the means to address this hazard on their own.\n\nI have long made addressing the lead crisis a priority, and I thank the Biden-Harris for sharing the same urgency. All our children should have the chance the reach their full potential. And today\u2019s announcements help get us closer to the day that we all dream about\u2014where lead pipes will truly be a relic of the past rather than a public health threat to our children.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-landsman-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-strengthen-suicide", "Van Orden, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for Veterans", "2024-10-08", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH), Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans. TheWhat Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Actwill require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish clear and measurable objectives and implement best practices for suicide prevention pilots and grant programs that would allow for more effective data collection.\n\n\u201cWe are still losing record numbers of our veterans every day to suicide,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cUntil we do everything we can to prevent veteran suicide, we are not doing enough. I am proud to stand with Rep. Landsman in introducing this bipartisan legislation to ensure VA is directing their efforts to the most effective suicide prevention treatments and programs. Our vets had our backs in when they were in uniform. We must do everything we can to have theirs now.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis bill will save countless lives,\u201d said Rep. Landsman. \u201cToo many veterans are dying by suicide every day, and we have to do more to prevent it. Many veterans are dealing with severe mental health issues and deserve the best care possible. If we focus the VA\u2019s resources on the most effective programs, we can make a significant impact in reducing these heartbreaking and entirely unacceptable rates of veteran suicide.\u201d\n\n\u201cVeteran suicide is a crisis we cannot afford to overlook, especially as the numbers continue to climb,\u201d said Rep. Luttrell. \u201cAs someone who served alongside many of these brave men and women, I am committed to ensuring we bring this number down and eventually to zero. This bill will help us understand which programs are truly working, so we can maximize on those efforts and save lives.\u201d\n\n\"The crisis of veteran suicide demands all of our best efforts, and that means using proven and effective tactics and tools to save lives,\u201d said Rep. Deluzio. \u201cI'm glad to partner with Congressman Landsman to create more guidelines for suicide prevention pilots and outreach through the VA. I will never stop fighting to protect and serve my fellow veterans.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4265", "Grothman\u2019s Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Attack on Israel", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the unprovoked Hamas attack on Israel.\n\n\u201cAs we mark the one-year anniversary of the horrific attack on Israel, we are reminded of the profound impact that day had on countless lives and the enduring scars it left on the Israeli people. The coordinated assault by Hamas, targeting innocent civilians, including women and children, was a stark reminder of the evil that exists in this world,\" said Congressman Grothman. \"Israel has every right to continue defending itself against such unprovoked aggression, and it is essential that the United States continues to stand firmly with our strongest ally in the Middle East. The resilience of the Israeli people in the face of this tragedy is a testament to their strength and unity.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe details of the attack are even worse than publicly known because they are too graphic to be printed. Civilians who tried to help hostages were targeted by Hamas in Gaza. We remind the world that the conflict which spun from this attack on Isarel could end anytime if Hamas surrendered.\u201d\n\n\"As we remember the victims and honor their memory, we must also acknowledge that many hostages remain in the hands of Hamas, enduring torture, and pray for their safe return home. We also grieve with the families of the hostages who were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists. We must recommit ourselves to combating terrorism and ensuring that no nation faces such violence alone.\u201d\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5458", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Anniversary of October 7, 2023", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cToday, we remember the horrific violence of October 7th, where more than 1,200 Israelis were brutally killed, and hundreds were kidnapped and taken hostage by Hamas, including American citizens.\n\nI stand with families and communities mourning and feeling the pain of loss as well as those still under threat today throughout the region. I stand with those whose loved ones are still being held hostage and the millions more in the region who continue to experience fear, anxiety, and uncertainty every day.\n\nThe region today is neither more safe, secure, nor stable for anyone. Not only has the trauma of that day subsided, but continuing violent escalation only means greater insecurity for Israelis, Palestinians, and now the Lebanese and others in the region. Worse, there appears to be no off ramp to ever increasing violent escalation.\n\nLong-term political stability and peace are the only way to achieve security for both Israelis and Palestinians and to prevent this conflict from further escalating into a broader war that would cost more innocent lives and put millions more under threat.\n\nThat is why I continue to support diplomatic efforts being spearheaded by the Biden Administration to not only reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal, but also work to find a durable solution along the Israel-Lebanon border that ends the escalation and finally allows people on both sides of that border to do what they so desperately want - to safely return home.\n\nI stand with the Biden-Harris administration in these efforts. Innocent civilians have suffered enough.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tiffany-takes-bipartisan-action-address-usps-delivery-issues", "Rep. Tiffany Takes Bipartisan Action to Address USPS Delivery Issues", "2024-10-02", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 This week, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) joined a bipartisan letter alongside 19 Members of Congress urging Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to immediately address the costly and burdensome delays in United States Postal Service (USPS) mail to rural communities nationwide.\n\nThis letter comes after the USPS announced on August 22, 2024, that they will be adjusting mail delivery times, resulting in added delays for Americans in rural communities that are more than 50 miles from a USPS processing center \u2013 many of whom are already experiencing delays. In the letter, the bipartisan group of members asks the Postmaster General to reconsider going forward with this plan.\n\n\u201cMy office has been hearing from numerous newspapers and residents across the Seventh District who are being negatively affected by significant delays in mail delivery,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany. \u201cThe Iron County Miner, for example, has seen delays stretching into weeks, and in some cases, newspapers are not delivered at all, according to a constituent\u2019s report. I\u2019ve also been in touch with the Vilas County News-Review and readers of the Lakeland Times, all of whom are also experiencing frustrating delivery delays.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe implementation of the Delivering for America Plan has led to reduced services and harmed postal performance, especially in rural areas. Veterans, seniors, and many rural Wisconsinites depend on the USPS, and it\u2019s clear that changes need to be made,\u201d Tiffany concluded.\n\nThe USPS has not provided Congressman Tiffany\u2019s casework team with sufficient information regarding the causes of these disruptions despite several open inquiries.\n\nYou may read the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-irans-missile-attacks-israel", "Van Orden Statement on Iran's Missile Attacks on Israel", "2024-10-01", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on Iran's missile attacks on Israel:\n\n\"The weak leadership of the Biden-Harris administration has funded and emboldened Iran, the world\u2019s largest state sponsor of terrorism, who is now launching a massive missile attack on Israel.\n\nI stand strong with our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel. It is time for this administration to publicly state that Israel does not only have the \u2018right to exist\u2019, they have the right to live in peace.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5450", "Moore, C\u00e1rdenas, Trone, and Senator Whitehouse Introduce Resolution Designating October 2024 National Youth Justice Action Month", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Tony C\u00e1rdenas (CA-29), and Congressman David Trone (MD-06) resolution designating October 2024 as National Youth Justice Action Month. The resolution sheds light on the collateral consequences youth face when they are treated as adults in the criminal justice system and encourages the Department of Justice\u2019s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to prioritize rehabilitation and support over wasteful incarceration. Earlier this week, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cYouth Justice Action Month is an opportunity to lift up and call for juvenile justice reforms that help young people grow, develop, and become their best selves,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore. \u201cThis resolution reaffirms this as a key priority, which will benefit all our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor over 20 years, I have worked alongside my colleagues, experts, practitioners, advocates, and individuals to fight on behalf of youth in marginalized communities who are far too often pushed into our country\u2019s mass incarceration system,\u201d said Congressman C\u00e1rdenas. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to introduce this resolution and shine a light on a youth justice system that too often prioritizes punitive incarceration over rehabilitation. Our youth deserve much better and we can do better by them. Let us recommit ourselves to building better systems and futures for our youth.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt should be our nation\u2019s highest priority to build a brighter future for our youth. As a nation with the highest youth incarceration rate, this priority is even more vital,\u201d said Congressman Trone. \u201cDuring National Youth Justice Action Month, we recommit ourselves to calling for accountability in our justice system and focusing on compassionate, effective policies to ensure everyone is given the chance to achieve the American Dream. We cannot accept the status quo \u2013 let\u2019s get to work.\u201d\n\n\u201cKids who end up in the legal system deserve a fair shot at a brighter future. Yet, too often, our system fails them \u2013 particularly young people of color and those with disabilities,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a former Rhode Island Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. \u201cDuring National Youth Justice Action Month, we recommit to building a justice system focused on meaningful rehabilitation and redemption for all of our young people.\u201d\n\n\u201cStrong families and supportive communities are the key to safety and opportunity for young people,\u201d said Lisette Burton, Chief Policy and Practice Advisor for the Association of Children's Residential & Community Services and Co-Chair of the Act4JJ Coalition. \u201cWe appreciate that the House of Representatives, through the longstanding leadership of Congressman C\u00e1rdenas, is recognizing Youth Justice Action Month as a time to underscore what our courts have affirmed: children are different from adults, and our policies and systems must reflect that truth.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the JJDPA this Youth Justice Action Month, we challenge members of Congress and leaders nationwide to invest in trauma-informed, healing-centered solutions for youth in our communities. Through decades of research, we know that prioritizing services within the community rather than investing in the prison pipeline creates safer communities for everyone. We thank the members of Congress who continue to show a steady commitment to ensuring youth and families have what they need to thrive,\u201d said Tracey Tucker, Executive Director at the National Youth Justice Network.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-disappointed-by-air-national-guard-decision-on-kc-46-tanker-stationing", "Steil Disappointed by Air National Guard Decision on KC-46 Tanker Stationing", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (September 27, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released the following statement regarding the Air National Guard\u2019s decision not to station a KC-46 tanker at the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Milwaukee.\n\n\u201cI am disappointed to learn this morning that Wisconsin\u2019s 128th Air Refueling Wing was not selected to move forward in the U.S. Air National Guard's process for selecting the new location for a KC-46 refueling tanker,\u201d said Steil. \u201cI will continue to work to ensure Wisconsin is well positioned for future rounds of selection.\u201d\n\nNOTE: Last month, Rep. Steil led Wisconsin\u2019s congressional delegation in urging former Air National Guard Director Michael Loh and Air National Guard Interim Director Duke Pirak to give the 128th ARW his full consideration when selecting the next home for a KC-46 refueling tanker. Last week, Representatives Steil and Moore met with Interim Director Pirak to discuss next steps to bring the new aircraft to Milwaukee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-many-inconsistencies-tiffany-demands-third-party-investigation-madisons", "After Many Inconsistencies, Tiffany Demands a Third-Party Investigation into Madison\u2019s Duplicate Absentee Ballots", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a follow-up letter to the City of Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl highlighting her office\u2019s repeated pattern of shifting explanations regarding the ongoing duplicate absentee ballot scandal. Additionally, Rep. Tiffany requested an independent, third-party investigation into the matter to ensure public transparency and accountability for those responsible.\n\nIn the letter, Tiffany cited numerous examples of the Clerk\u2019s Office saying one thing, only to subsequently revise those statements or scrub the information from their website later. Those revisions included claims about the number of wards impacted, how many duplicate ballots were distributed, the location of barcodes, and efforts to inform voters of the mistakes.\n\n\u201cI am also skeptical of your office\u2019s claim regarding the retention of emails, text messages, handwritten notes, and other records related to this incident given that the Clerk\u2019s office has repeatedly revised its website to scrub or edit its initial statements after those initial statements were shown to be demonstrably false. These after-the-fact changes indicate an intent to attempt to sanitize the record, not preserve it,\u201d Tiffany said in the letter.\n\nTiffany added, \u201cIf you are truly committed to transparency, I hope you will reconsider your opposition to an independent inquiry, make all related records public, and move quickly to hold those responsible to account, and to do so before \u2013 not after \u2013 the election.\u201d\n\nYou can read a full copy of the letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgeralds-bail-reform-bill-passes-house", "Rep. Fitzgerald\u2019s Bail Reform Bill Passes in House", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, was passed on the House floor 255-161.\n\n\u201cThe radical left-wing approach to prosecution and bail have had deadly consequences throughout our country, which is why I introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald (WI-05). \u201cThis bill will protect our communities by defining bail bonds as insurance products and by bringing charitable bail funds under state insurance regulation. These changes will add a much-needed layer of transparency and accountability to bail funds, that up until now, have been operating in the shadows without oversight. I was grateful to see my bill pass this week\u2014and I look forward to seeing it make its way through the Senate next.\u201d\n\nBackground: Groups like the Bail Project and Minnesota Freedom Fund aggressively solicit funds to pay bail with little regard to the criminal histories of those they\u2019re putting back on the streets. The Minnesota Freedom Fund paid the bail for notable offenders including George Howard, a man charged with domestic abuse who two weeks after having his bail paid, was charged with second-degree murder in a road rage incident.\n\nA 2023 analysis by CNN found that at least 65 defendants who were bailed out by the Minnesota Freedom Fund \u201cwere awaiting trial on felony charges involving violence, physical threats, or sex crimes. All were convicted.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5448", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cInstead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance.\n\nUnlike House Republicans\u2019 extreme full FY 2025 proposals, this bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) would largely continue existing federal funding through December 20th, preventing a disastrous government shutdown. I voted to protect access to government services and benefits that our families, our workers, and our communities need and to ensure that our military and our federal employees can continue to be paid.\n\nYet again, House Democrats had to bail out the House Republican majority and provide the necessary votes to ensure Congress meets its basic responsibility of funding our federal government. Much work remains when it comes to finalizing FY 2025 funding. I hope Speaker Johnson recognizes that the only path forward is working with Democrats in a bipartisan fashion to make sure we invest in critical priorities such as health, education, transportation, housing, and other needs.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-extend-government-funding-0", "Pocan Votes to Extend Government Funding", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted to extend government funding through December 20th:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a shame that the House Republicans are kicking the can down the road yet again. We are leaving Washington without passing a budget on time or providing any extension for the Farm Bill. We are leaving Washington without passing a budget on time or providing any extension for the Farm Bill. It didn\u2019t have to be this way. If House Republicans had only worked with the adults in the room to pass a full-year budget that works for the American people rather than partisan funding bills filled with extreme poison pill riders no one wants, we\u2019d be in a much better place. Instead, we\u2019re facing another shutdown threat in less than three months. House Republicans need to do their jobs and work with Democrats to pass funding bills that last a full year and not just a few months at a time.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-bill-establish-educational-parity-between-reservists-and-active-duty", "Van Orden Bill to Establish Educational Parity Between Reservists and Active-Duty Passes House", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden\u2019s (WI-03) Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) Tuition Fairness Act passed the House on a bipartisan vote. The MGIB-SR Tuition Fairness Act establishes parity between reservists and active-duty personnel by requiring public higher education institutions to charge the same in-state tuition rates for veterans using MGIB-SR as veterans using other GI Bill programs.\n\nPrior to its passage, Rep. Van Orden spoke on the House floor encouraging his colleagues to support the MGIB-SR Tuition Fairness Act.\n\nImage\n\n[watch]\n\nCongressman Van Orden\u2019s floor remarks, as prepared for delivery:\n\nThank you, Mr. Speaker.\n\nI am honored to speak today on behalf of my legislation, H.R. 7323, The Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act.\n\nThis bill holds special meaning to me because the issue that this legislation addresses was raised by one of my constituents, Mr. Greg Tremeling, during a Veterans Day listening session.\n\nHis voice, along with many other reservists and veterans, made clear the need for this change.\n\nThis is what representative government should be\u2014listening to our constituents and acting on their behalf.\n\nI am proud to represent the brave men and women serving at Fort McCoy, who make sacrifices every day to keep our nation secure.\n\nEarlier this year, we were tragically reminded of the ultimate sacrifice our servicemembers make when three Army Reserve soldiers lost their lives in a drone attack in Jordan.\n\nThese servicemembers gave everything to defend our country, a solemn reminder that reservists face the same risks and make the same sacrifices as their active-duty counterparts.\n\nTheir service must never be overlooked, and their sacrifices must always be honored.\n\nBy passing this bill, we take a step toward ensuring parity between reservists and active-duty service members.\n\nBy addressing a key disparity in educational benefits, my legislation will provide reservists with greater access to an affordable education.\n\nThis is about more than just policy\u2014it is about giving reservists the opportunities they deserve when they come home.\n\nMr. Speaker, death does not care if you are in training, a reservist, or on active duty.\n\nThe strength of our nation lies not only in its military power but in how we care for those who serve\u2014whether it\u2019s the three soldiers we lost in Jordan or veterans like Mr. Tremeling, who raised the need for change.\n\nBy passing this bill, we honor their service and ensure future generations of reservists are supported.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-continuing-resolution-0", "Van Orden Statement on Continuing Resolution", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against today\u2019s Continuing Resolution (CR):\n\n\u201cI voted against the CR to save American agriculture. Instead of cherry-picking Democrat programs from the committee\u2019s farm bill to extend in the CR and playing politics with hungry children and production agriculture, we should be providing our farmers with the resources and certainty they need to do their jobs. We cannot keep kicking the can down the road on a bill that our farmers needed authorized a year ago. I am unwilling to risk everything they have and continue to work for.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4235", "Bill Passed: Grothman Initiative to Streamline CBO Fiscal Transparency", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) introduced H.R. 7184, the CBO Data Access Act, on February 1, 2024. This week, the House passed the Senate companion version, an identical bill, by unanimous consent.\n\nThis bipartisan initiative will benefit taxpayers by enhancing the efficiency of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) process behind projecting the fiscal impact of proposed legislation. A transparent and efficient federal government is crucial to best serve the American people, and this bill streamlines CBO to provide taxpayers with more timely information on the cost of legislative proposals.\n\nSpecifically, the legislation exempts CBO from the Privacy Act, eliminating procedural delays that hinder the CBO's ability to access vital data for baseline budget projections, economic assessments, cost estimates, and reports.\n\n\u201cI am proud to have introduced the House companion to the CBO Data Access Act, H.R. 7184, alongside my democrat colleague, Representative Mfume. I would also like to thank Senators Peters and Collins for their work on this legislation,\u201d said Congressman Grothman. \u201cThis bicameral and bipartisan effort demonstrates the shared recognition across party lines of the importance of ensuring that CBO has the tools it needs to provide Congress with the best possible data and analysis.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan legislation Congressman Grothman and I co-led in the U.S. House will remove a barrier that too often hinders the Congressional Budget Office from carrying out its mission of providing timely cost estimates, and ensures our federal government is fiscally responsible. Simultaneously, privacy protections will remain in place when the CBO receives necessary agency information pertinent to their work, safeguarding personal information utilized by CBO to improve transparency in government operation,\u201d said Congressman Mfume. \u201cAs the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, I will always fight for clear-cut communication of how taxpayer funds are being utilized to best serve the American people. I am pleased that this compelling legislation will now be sent to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.\u201d\n\nBackground Information\n\nThe Senate version of the CBO Data Access Act, S.1549, introduced by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), passed on June 22, 2024. The CBO Data Access Act would accelerate the speed and improve the confidence with which CBO can assess the budgetary impact of proposed legislation. The bill provides CBO with an exemption to the Privacy Act, which eliminates an indeterminate procedural delay in CBO\u2019s ability to access information maintained by federal agencies. Access to agencies\u2019 data is critical for CBO to fulfill its mission and provide baseline budget projections, economic projections, cost estimates, and reports.\n\nThis bill authorizes agencies to disclose records in their systems to the Director of CBO (or any authorized CBO representative) without requiring prior written consent of the individual to whom the record pertains under the Privacy Act. When CBO is required to enter into agency data sharing agreements, negotiations can be lengthy and delay CBO\u2019s ability to include that data in its analyses. Agencies\u2019 large data sets, which may contain personal information, can improve the quality and accuracy of CBO models to estimate budget impacts of legislative proposals.\n\nIn 2022, agency data helped CBO produce 760 cost estimates, thousands of requests for technical assistance, and 83 reports, working papers, testimonies, and interactive tools.\n\nMore efficient access to data can improve the quality of CBO\u2019s baseline projections and reports. More evidence can enable more sophisticated CBO analyses, creating more robust data baselines and increasing confidence in CBO\u2019s generation of cost estimates.\n\nThe bill will provide clarity for agency information managers that CBO is authorized to receive personal information otherwise protected by the Privacy Act and confidence that CBO maintains the same confidentiality protections as applied to the data-sharing agency itself. As a result, CBO will spend less time negotiating with an agency for data and improve CBO\u2019s analyses.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-demands-answers-and-transparency-madison-duplicate-ballots", "Tiffany Demands Answers and Transparency on Madison Duplicate Ballots", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to the City of Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl requesting answers on how people in Madison were sent duplicate absentee ballots. This comes after recent reports say that \u201caround 2,000\u201d duplicate ballots have been sent out by the Madison Clerk\u2019s Office.\n\nGiven the history of controversial and legally dubious election practices carried out by Madison officials in the past, including Maribeth Witzel-Behl\u2019s personal history as an operative for the left-wing, \u201cZuckerbucks\u201d financed Center for Tech and Civic Life, Rep. Tiffany demands transparency on how an \u201cerror\u201d of this magnitude was allowed to happen at such a pivotal time.\n\nIn the letter, Tiffany demands answers on:\n\nHow was this \u201cerror\u201d discovered?\n\nHas the Clerk\u2019s Office contacted law enforcement to investigate whether this \u201cerror\u201d was the result of simple incompetence or a deliberate nefarious act?\n\nHas the Clerk\u2019s Office identified what person or persons are responsible for this \u201cerror\u201d?\n\nHas the Clerk\u2019s Office taken steps to preserve all emails, internal communications, handwritten notes, and other records related to this \u201cerror\u201d?\n\nWhat is the exact number of duplicate ballots that were sent out by the Clerk\u2019s Office?\n\nThe Clerk\u2019s Office claims that this \u201cerror\u201d affected voters in only one ward. Which ward was it?\n\nHas the Clerk\u2019s Office received any reports of duplicate ballots in other wards, or conducted any due diligence to ensure that this \u201cerror\u201d was limited to just a single ward?\n\nHave any of these duplicate ballots been returned to the Clerk\u2019s Office, and if so, have they been set aside pending an investigation?\n\nThe Clerk\u2019s Office has claimed that the duplicate ballots have unique bar codes. Are these unique ballot bar codes linked to individual, identifiable voter profiles?\n\nTo read the full letter, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-reschenthaler-introduce-legislation-mandate-milk-options-military", "Van Orden, Reschenthaler Introduce Legislation to Mandate Milk Options in Military Installation Dining Facilities", "2024-09-23", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Navy veterans Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.\n\n\u201cThe milk produced by our hardworking dairy farmers is a vital source of nutrients, playing a critical role in supporting the health and strength of our servicemembers,\u201d said Van Orden. \u201cBy mandating milk on military installations, we are ensuring our men and women in uniform have access to healthy food options while serving our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cMilk plays an important role in America\u2019s success\u2014 providing vital nutrients to the American people with the help of our dairy farmers in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and across our nation,\u201d said Reschenthaler. \u201cI am proud to introduce this legislation with my fellow Navy veteran to ensure our servicemembers have access to a variety of milk options while also supporting our dairy farmers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-fitzgeralds-performance-over-politics-bill-passes-house", "Rep. Fitzgerald\u2019s Performance Over Politics Bill Passes in House", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor.\n\n\u201cWhile shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate from the company\u2019s strategic direction or long-term goals has transformed boardrooms into partisan platforms where political agendas overshadow sound financial management,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald. \u201cIn an effort to curb the growing politicization of shareholder meetings, I was pleased to see my legislation\u2014Performance Over Politics Act\u2014pass as part of the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act on the House floor today. My bill works in unison with the larger legislative package to counter the political ESG movement and strengthen our financial system.\u201d\n\nThe Performance over Politics Act permits issuers to set aside for three years resubmission of shareholder proposals that are substantially similar to proposals that received less than 10% of the vote once in the previous five years, received less than 20% twice in the previous five years, or received less than 40% three times in the previous five years. A 2009 study noted that costs directly incurred by companies due to such proposals were estimated at $87,000 per proposal, totaling $90 million annually. The goal of the bill is to respect the decisions of the majority of shareholders and encourage more rather than less public companies - and get politics out of the boardroom.\n\nThis bill was passed as a part of H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5447", "Moore, Murray, and Dingell Introduce the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 addresses economic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensures 40 days of leave for victims\u201410 of which must be paid\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish provisions that promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking.\n\n\u201cDomestic violence survivors shouldn\u2019t face financial hardship as they work to pick up the pieces after experiencing abuse,\u201d Congresswoman Moore said. \u201cBut too many endure a financial cost, which is why we must work to remove these barriers, so that survivors can access the resources they need. That\u2019s why I am thankful to partner with my House and Senate colleagues in much-needed legislation to strengthen survivors\u2019 access to health care, unemployment benefits, and paid leave.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault should be forced to choose between their safety and their paycheck, job, or ability to support their family,\u201d Senator Murray said. \u201cSurvivors who are dealing with the mental and physical impacts of assault and violence often can\u2019t afford to miss a day of work or can\u2019t provide for their families on their own if they choose to leave a dangerous situation. We must do everything we can to change this heartbreaking reality. The SAFE Act for Survivors Act would take a huge step toward ensuring no woman or person is stuck between worrying for their safety and making ends meet.\u201d\n\n\u201cFinancial abuse occurs in nearly every case of domestic violence. So many survivors are financially tied to their abuser, which ends up being one of the main reasons survivors stay with an abusive partner,\u201d Congresswoman Dingell said. \u201cSurvivors have unique needs in their journey to economic independence, and the provisions in this bill will support their ability to provide for their families safely and independently, whether they choose to enter, remain, or take time off from the workplace.\u201d\n\nThe 2024 SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims to take time off from work without fear of penalty, requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to assist survivors dealing with the aftermath of violence, provides access to unemployment benefits for survivors, and establishes insurance protections to support survivors\u2013ensuring that victims are not punished for their abusers\u2019 crimes.\n\nOne in four women in the U.S. experience physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime and one in four women report an attempted or completed rape during their lifetime. Individuals who experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence and stalking often find that abuse and threats follow them from home into the workplace. This type of violence has direct consequences for survivors\u2019 economic security, which can affect their ability to recover, provide for their families, and remove themselves from dangerous situations.\n\nAccording to the Domestic Violence Hotline, 44% of full-time employed adults in the US reported experiencing the effect of domestic violence in their workplace; 21% identified themselves as victims of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence issues lead to nearly 8 million lost days of paid work each year, the equivalent of over 32,000 full-time jobs.\n\nHighlights of the 2024 SAFE Act include:\n\nIncreased Access to Leave\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims to take time off from work\u201440 days of leave, ten of which must be paid\u2014without penalty in order to contend with the consequences of gender-based violence, including attending court appearances, seeking legal assistance, and getting help with safety planning. For too many victims, access to these essential services can mean the difference between life and death.\n\nEnhanced Workplace Protections\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act prohibits discriminatory employment practices in connection with survivors of domestic or sexual violence and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to assist survivor dealing with the aftermath of violence.\n\nAccess to Unemployment Benefits\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims in every state access to unemployment benefits if they are fired or forced to leave their job because of abuse.\n\nInsurance Protections for Survivors\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act prohibits denial or restriction of insurance coverage based on the status of the applicant or insured regarding abuse or abuse related claims, ensuring that victims are not punished for their abusers\u2019 crimes.\n\nA section by section of the SAFE for Survivors Act is available HERE.\n\nIn addition to Murray, the SAFE for Survivors Act is cosponsored by Senators Baldwin, Blumenthal, Casey, Hirono, Klobuchar, Padilla, Sanders, Shaheen, and Van Hollen.\n\nIn addition to Dingell and Moore, the SAFE for Survivors Act is cosponsored by Representatives Ann Kuster (NH-02), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), and Barbara Lee (CA-12)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/anniversary-viewing-van-orden-harassment-footage-pocan-requests-steil", "On Anniversary of Viewing Van Orden Harassment Footage, Pocan Requests Steil Release the Tapes", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Dear Chairman Steil,\n\nI am writing to you regarding the incident that took place on the evening of July 26 and early morning hours of July 27, 2023, in which Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosted a group of high school-age Senate pages in the Capitol Rotunda and behaved in a physically and verbally aggressive manner toward the teenagers. Today is the one-year anniversary of the day I was permitted to review the security footage from that evening, and I am reminded of how disturbed I was by Van Orden\u2019s behavior. I continue to believe that Van Orden\u2019s constituents deserve to know the truth about the man who represents them. Once again, I call on you to release this footage to provide much-needed transparency into this incident. To protect their right to privacy, I request that you blur the faces of the Senate pages involved.\n\nAs you are no doubt aware, initial reports of the incident stated that the Senate pages were in the Rotunda that evening to take pictures during their last week at the Capitol, and while there, some of the teenagers positioned themselves and their camera on the floor in order to capture a photo of the interior of the historic Capitol dome. The vast reporting stated that when Van Orden came across the teenagers, who spent their summer providing vital support to daily operations at the Capitol, he \u201cbecame enraged\u201d and swore at the pages, calling them \u201clazy s----\u201d and telling them to \u201cget the f--- up\u201d off the floor.\n\nWhen given the opportunity to apologize, Van Orden refused and claimed the pages were \u201cdefiling\u201d the Capitol, an interesting choice of words for a man who stood shoulder to shoulder with insurrectionists outside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Further reporting revealed that a witness to the incident described Van Orden\u2019s demeanor as \u201cphysically aggressive\u201d toward the teenagers and that he was \u201cscreaming inches from the pages\u2019 faces.\u201d\n\nAfter reviewing the footage exactly one year ago today, I found Van Orden\u2019s behavior entirely unbecoming of a member of Congress. Despite claiming that he acted out of great respect for the Capitol, he proudly and dramatically bowed to his group after berating the pages and following them as they tried to leave. These were not the serious actions of a dedicated public servant, but those of a man who enjoys abusing his privilege over others.\n\nI stand by my initial reaction to this footage, and strongly believe that Van Orden\u2019s constituents should have the opportunity to witness his arrogant and threatening behavior toward a group of minors for themselves. As members of Congress, we are entitled to no more privilege than any other American when it comes to being held accountable for our actions. Van Orden\u2019s refusal to apologize or take any responsibility clearly demonstrates his belief that he is above those he is meant to serve.\n\nGiven your support for transparency, as demonstrated by your willingness to release thousands of hours of Capitol surveillance footage from the insurrection on January 6, 2021, I again call on you to immediately release the security footage from inside the Capitol Rotunda on the evening of July 26 and early morning hours of July 27, 2023. Again, I also request that you blur the faces of the pages in order to protect their privacy.\n\nThank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your response.\n\nSincerely,\n\nMark Pocan\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-steil-legislation-to-protect-americans-retirement", "House Passes Steil Legislation to Protect Americans\u2019 Retirement", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024)- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman Bryan Steil\u2019s (WI-01) Protecting Americans\u2019 Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767) as part of a larger investor reform package (H.R. 4790). This legislation will improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting advice process to prioritize retirement savings over politics.\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above to watch Rep. Steil deliver remarks on the House Floor\n\nRep. Steil released the following statement after today\u2019s vote:\n\n\u201cTime and again, proxy advisors have pushed professional investors to vote contrary to retirement savers\u2019 economic interests. Investment advisors, pension funds, and asset managers voting American retirement savers\u2019 shares should be focused on securing your retirement, not advancing their political agenda.\n\n\u201cMy bill will regulate proxy advisors and bring accountability and transparency to stop the politicization of retirement investments. I\u2019m proud the majority of my colleagues in the House voted to stand up for retirement security, corporate governance, and common sense.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Protecting Americans\u2019 Retirement Savings from Politics Act will:\n\nProvide transparency and accountability to the proxy advisory industry, prohibit robovoting, and require proxy advisory firm clients to issue annual public reports on their proxy voting.\n\nImprove the shareholder proposal and proxy voting process to prioritize retirement security over political issues.\n\nRequire large asset managers to explain how they use proxy advisor recommendations and put their customers\u2019 economic interests first.\n\nNOTE: The Protecting Americans\u2019 Retirement Savings from Politics Act will now go to the Senate for consideration.\n\nCLICK HERE to learn more about the Protecting Americans\u2019 Retirement Savings from Politics Act.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5444", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Passage of Critical Child Welfare Legislative Package", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted in support of H.R. 9076, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing federal funding for child welfare related services and programs, which aim to reduce barriers to help children in foster care return home, prevent abuse and neglect, and help stabilize families. The bill also includes a provision I helped author addressing issues that tribes and some states have faced in intercepting federal tax refunds as part of their child support enforcement efforts.\n\n\u201cWe need to ensure that IV-B funding is meeting the needs of children and families who are interacting with the child welfare system, including children and families who are in foster care, or to support broader services like child protective services and pre-foster care family stabilization or support. That\u2019s why I am excited that this legislation includes a $75 million overall increase in funding, which is critical given that IV-B hasn\u2019t seen an increase in nearly twenty years.\n\nThis bill will only increase funding for programs but take steps to strengthen efforts to support family preservation and kinship care, and help families impacted by substance misuse, among other changes. Additionally, this legislation would increase support for recruiting and retaining caseworkers, whose caseloads are overburdened and who experience high job turnover. Increasing the number caseworkers will help them give more attention to their individual cases, improving how the child welfare system serves vulnerable children and families. This legislation also includes changes to help facilitate strong relationships between incarcerated parents and their children in foster care.\n\nAs a member of the Ways and Means Committee and a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I am proud that this legislation includes my proposal, which would allow existing funds to be used help struggling families meet their basic needs, so families aren\u2019t separated solely because of poverty. That proposal, which was put forward with support of Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, also requires for the first time, that child welfare agencies highlight policies and training they have in place to ensure that children are not separated from their families solely because of poverty. This is an issue I have long championed and is critical to reducing racial biases and inequities in the child welfare system that have resulted in the disproportionate involvement of children and families of color.\n\nThis bill also includes a provision I championed ensuring that the voices of those most affected by this system, including children with lived experience and community-based organizations, are involved and engaged in state planning efforts. This legislation also includes my measure to strengthen the ability of tribal governments and state and local governments to enforce nonpayment of child support. Child Support is a critical source of payments for families and children, providing significant income for vulnerable families.\n\nBeing separated from family can be a traumatic experience that affects a child the rest of their lives. H.R. 9076 moves us closer to an overall child welfare system that better supports our children and families,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\n\u201cI was proud to lead a bipartisan delegation of governors this summer to urge Congress to pass the Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act because without a legislative fix, thousands of Wisconsin kids and families\u2014many of them already below the federal poverty line\u2014are at risk of missing support payments they so critically need,\u201d said Governor Evers. \u201cThis bill will make important changes to strengthen our child welfare system and ensure that every kid and family gets the support they need without disruptions, and I am grateful to the bipartisan group of leaders getting this done.\n\nH.R. 9076 includes:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5445", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Ill-Advised Funding Legislation, Condemns Republicans\u2019 Political Games", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cToday, I am voting against this partisan continuing resolution because it is a deeply flawed and cynical attempt to hold the country hostage so Republicans can implement their extreme Project 2025 agenda. Just like last year, House Republicans have squandered an entire year, forcing Congress to debate extreme funding bills that make cruel cuts and would undermine the critical services that Americans depend on.\n\nFor months now, House Republicans have refused to work with Democrats in good faith to pass all 12 full-year funding bills before the end of September. House Republicans are taking their marching orders from Donald Trump, threatening a government shutdown that will harm the American people and our hardworking federal employees. That\u2019s why the Speaker is bringing a continuing resolution to the floor that he knows will fail and that he pulled from the Floor last week because not even some House Republicans want to support this sham.\n\nThis brinkmanship is not only irresponsible, but it is also reckless. Instead of focusing on a bipartisan solution to keep the government open, they have chosen to insert cynical legislation like the SAVE Act \u2014 legislation that would do nothing to protect the integrity of our elections. Instead, it would disenfranchise voters by making it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote and increasing the risk of purging legitimate voters from the rolls. MAGA Republicans are trying to implement Project 2025 through Congress.\n\nAdditionally, House Republicans' Continuing Resolution leaves out critical additional funding for the Social Security Administration requested by the Biden Administration. These additional funds would prevent reduced hours and potential closures of field offices. This will hurt seniors and vulnerable Americans who rely on these timely services.\n\nThis is not governance and only continues House GOP\u2019s dysfunction and chaos. I will continue to oppose any attempt to use the appropriations process as a vehicle to push extreme policies. House Republicans must work with Democrats to ensure the government remains open to serve the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-votes-secure-federal-elections-keep-government-open", "Van Orden Votes to Secure Federal Elections, Keep Government Open", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9494, which included the SAVE Act \u2013 a bill that amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, utilize in-person identification for individuals to vote in a federal election, and require states to establish a program to remove non-citizens from their existing voter rolls:\n\n\u201cVoting in federal elections is a special privilege granted to U.S. citizens. It is absurd that some of my colleagues would not want integrity instilled in the system they were elected through.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4220", "Grothman\u2019s Statement on Assassination Attempt", "2024-09-17", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the second assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.\n\n\u201cIt is alarming, but not surprising, that after 40 years of calm, President Donald Trump has been the subject of an assassination attempt for the second time in two months.\n\n\u201cCrazed rhetoric by leading Democrat politicians, including Kamala Harris herself, have said President Trump will try to get rid of democracy, whatever they mean by that since the United States is a Republic. It sounds like it will be the end of elections. I myself have run into people who believe this nonsense. Mainstream media outlets also report this rubbish. It is not surprising that some people have resorted to assassination in response to such heated rhetoric.\n\n\u201cThis is particularly bizarre because Donald Trump has already been president, and we know what he is like. He will increase domestic energy output, keep corporate tax rates competitive with other countries, and avoid unnecessary foreign wars. He did not try to turn the U.S. into a dictatorship, and I don\u2019t know how one would even begin to do that. By the way, this is the same unhinged rhetoric that caused Congressman Steve Scalise to be subject to an assassination attempt in 2017.\n\n\u201cI call upon all leading Democrat mouthpieces, ABC, NBC, CNN, to publicly state that Donald Trump is not a threat to democracy\u2014and clarify what they meant by their statements.\u201d\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5443", "ICYMI: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Joins Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus in Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act", "2024-09-13", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "**Watch Rep. Gwen Moore\u2019s remarks here**\n\n**Watch the full press call here**\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined the Democratic Women\u2019s Caucus in honoring the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) via a press call. On the call, DWC Outreach Co-Chair Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Member Services Co-Chair Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Communications Co-Chairs Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Shontel Brown (OH-11) spoke about the progress made through VAWA thus far, and the work that remains to protect women and girls from gender-based violence.\n\nWendy Chun-Hoon, Director of the Women\u2019s Bureau at the Department of Labor, also spoke about the Fostering Access, Rights, and Equity (FARE) grant initiative at the Women\u2019s Bureau, the first DOL grant program dedicated solely to supporting community-based organizations\u2019 efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment at work.\n\n\"We have so much more to do. It was very distressing to me to see us backslide during COVID, which demonstrates the vulnerabilities that women face. We had governors telling women to stay home where it\u2019s safe, but home was not a safe place,\u201d said Communications Co-Chair Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04). \u201cIt is really important that we shore up the Crime Victims Fund so that our communities can be prepared when we see these upticks and we can build on the progress of VAWA until we rid our nation of gender-based violence once and for all.\u201d\n\nWe have to make sure that communities have the tools to not only react to violence, but to proactively address the root causes and understand its enduring consequences, said DWC Outreach Co-Chair Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06). \u201cSurvivors need housing, child care, legal assistance, counseling, food, financial assistance, and most importantly, space and time to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Violence Against Women Act reminds us what\u2019s at stake [with funding the government ]... if you want to implement extreme cuts and even shut the government down, part of what\u2019s at stake is funding for women\u2019s shelters, transitional housing, funding for law enforcement to prosecute violent crimes against women, funding for training, funding for outreach, funding for education, and more,\u201d said Communications Co-Chair Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11).\n\n\u201cThe illness, the sickness, that is violence against women and gender-based violence does not know title, it does not know geography, it does not know income, it affects all women in this country,\u201d said Member Services Co-Chair Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01). \u201cOne in four women still experience physical violence by their partner, and with the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women still impacting our communities, we must remain steadfast in the work ahead.\u201d\n\n\u201cEveryone deserves to feel safe and healthy in their homes and at work. We know that domestic violence permeates not just our personal lives but our workplaces too, and that gender-based violence and harassment is not just a safety issue, it\u2019s an economic one,\u201d said Wendy Chun-Hoon, the Director of the Women\u2019s Bureau at the Department of Labor. The Biden Harris administration has an unwavering commitment to ending gender-based violence, releasing the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, which lays out a roadmap for a whole-of-government effort to prevent and address gender-based violence in the U.S., including at work. The Women\u2019s Bureau is committed to continuing the effort to eliminate gender-based violence in the world of work through the Fostering Access Rights, and Equity (FARE) grant.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Gwen Moore led the 2013 reauthorization of VAWA, which strengthened tribal jurisdiction in domestic violence cases. This legislation also expanded tribal special domestic violence jurisdiction to include sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and more. This provision took a critical step in holding non-tribal members accountable in crimes against American Indian and Alaskan Native women.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-co-introduces-bill-protect-american-businesses-russian-lawfare", "Fitzgerald Co-Introduces Bill to Protect American Businesses from Russian Lawfare", "2024-09-12", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) co-introduced the Protecting American Businesses from Russian Litigation Act of 2024 to shield American businesses from frivolous Russian lawfare. The bill closes an existing loophole in federal law and amends Chapter 111 of Title 28 of the United States Code to ensure that U.S. persons are protected from lawsuits that result from good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls.\n\n\u201cFollowing Putin\u2019s invasion into Ukraine, Russia has waged an aggressive campaign against American companies that withdrew their services from the country to comply with U.S. imposed sanctions designed to weaken the regime. Russian courts have wrongly awarded large claims against these companies, and Russian litigants have used these decisions as evidence to sue in U.S. Federal courts. This is wrong. Wisconsin businesses who distribute internationally should not be punished for good-faith compliance with U.S. sanctions. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to cosponsor the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act, which will amend U.S. Code to shield U.S. persons from frivolous lawsuits for good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald.\n\nBACKGROUND: In response to Russia\u2019s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government imposed sanctions and export controls on Russia. To comply with these measures, U.S. companies wound down operations and ceased work in Russia. As a result, U.S. companies have been targeted by Russian litigants seeking damages and being awarded large and inflated claims by Russian courts against U.S. companies. These subjective decisions are then used as the basis for Russian litigants to seek significant damages under U.S. law \u2013 essentially functioning as a countersanction for Russia.\n\nAmerican companies shouldn\u2019t be punished for simply complying with U.S. sanctions and export controls. The Protecting American Businesses from RussianLitigation Act of 2024 will protect American companies and their interests so that they are not subject to litigation for good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-calls-on-biden-harris-admin-to-expose-financing-behind-iran-backed-hamas", "Steil Calls on Biden-Harris Admin to Expose Financing Behind Iran-backed Hamas", "2024-09-12", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (September 12, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the U.S. Treasury Department to expedite a report on the major sources of financing to Hamas and set forth a plan to disrupt those financial flows.\n\nUnder the law Rep. Steil sponsored, the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act, the Treasury Department is required to provide a report by October 21, 2024. However, recent events in the Middle East underscore the urgency of identifying the sources of financing to Hamas and taking clear and decisive steps to disrupt their illicit financial flows and their ability to finance armed hostilities.\n\nBelow are excerpts and highlights from the letter:\n\n\u201cHamas terrorists continue to hold captives in tunnels and hideouts across Gaza. Recently, Hamas viciously murdered Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American citizen, and five other hostages, as Israeli forces closed in on their location. This recent act of violence has made it abundantly clear that we need to do more to put pressure on Hamas and its sponsors to get hostages home and put an end to these atrocities. Hamas and other terrorist groups in the region must understand that they cannot murder Americans and other innocent civilians with impunity.\n\n\u201cIt is critical that we use every single tool at our disposal to hold Hamas accountable for their barbaric acts and force them to release the rest of the hostages and put an end to this perpetual terrorist threat. I again urge you to expedite the publication of the required report and take immediate steps to cut off Hamas\u2019s funding networks.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\nCLICK HERE to read more about the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffanys-legislation-requiring-senate-approval-world-health-organization", "Tiffany's Legislation Requiring Senate Approval of World Health Organization Treaty Clears House", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany\u2019s (WI-07) legislation \u2013 the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act \u2013 passed the U.S. House by a bipartisan vote of 219-199. This legislation would require any convention or agreement resulting from the work of the World Health Organization\u2019s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body to be deemed a treaty, thus requiring the advice and consent of a supermajority of the Senate.\n\nAfter the WHO mismanaged the pandemic, which included ignoring early warnings from Taiwan about the outbreak of COVID-19 and reinforcing lies from the Communist Chinese Party that there was \u201cno clear evidence of human-to-human transmission,\u201d Americans remain skeptical of continuing infringements on personal liberties and freedoms. The legislation seeks to increase transparency in WHO agreements and provide a constitutional check on the Biden-Harris administration.\n\n\"It\u2019s deeply concerning that the Biden-Harris administration would even consider signing the World Health Organization\u2019s pandemic treaty. We cannot stand by as they attempt to surrender control of our public health system to unelected bureaucrats at the WHO and the UN. This legislation is essential to protecting our nation\u2019s sovereignty and ensuring that the safety of American citizens remains in the hands of the U.S., not a corrupt international organization,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany.\n\nWhile the WHO failed to finalize their pandemic global treaty earlier this year, scandal-plagued WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, \u201cWe will try everything \u2014 believing that anything is possible \u2014 and make this happen because the world still needs a pandemic treaty.\u201d\n\n59 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Tiffany\u2019s No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has introduced identical legislation in the Senate, and every Republican senator is a cosponsor.\n\nH.R. 1425 is also supported by the Center for Family and Human Rights, Eagle Forum, Family Research Council, Family Watch International, Heritage Action, Sovereignty Coalition, and Women\u2019s Rights Without Frontiers.\n\nYou can read more about H.R. 1425 here. You can watch Rep. Tiffany's floor speech here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-deluzio-introduce-resolution-commemorate-125th-anniversary-veterans", "Van Orden, Deluzio Introduce Resolution to Commemorate 125th Anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Veterans\u2019 Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman and Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Navy veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).\n\n\u201cAs a former Navy SEAL and member of VFW Post 1530 in La Crosse, I have a special appreciation for everything the VFW does for veterans across the country,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThose who answer the call to serve go through incredible challenges, and the VFW provides veterans with the advocacy and support they deserve. We are forever grateful for their work. I thank Congressman Deluzio and Chairman Bost for joining me on this resolution to honor 125 years of the VFW and their service to our veterans and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe VFW is a critical veterans\u2019 service organization that provides important resources and community for veterans in Western Pennsylvania and across this great country,\u201d said Rep. Deluzio. \u201cI am proud to be a VFW member and know firsthand all the good work they do for my fellow veterans. Today, I\u2019m grateful to join my colleagues Congressman Van Orden and Chairman Bost to introduce a resolution to honor the VFW\u2019s contributions and service over the past 125 years.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Veterans of Foreign Wars does invaluable work to support our nation\u2019s veteran community whether it\u2019s advocating for improving the delivery of care and benefits on Capitol Hill or creating a sense of comradery among battle buddies in neighborhoods across the country, I extend my gratitude to the VFW for their decades of service. 125 years is no small feat,\u201d said Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost. \u201cFrom one veteran to another, I want to thank my friend and colleague, Rep. Van Orden, for his leadership on this resolution to rightfully commemorate the VFW\u2019s 125th anniversary on behalf of veterans, their families, and their survivors.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating the VFW\u2019s 125th anniversary,\u201d said Armed Services Chairman Rogers. \u201cOver a century ago, the Veterans of Foreign Wars was created to cultivate a sense of community and camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts. Today, with over 6,000 posts, they service nearly a million members whose service ranges from World War II to current conflicts. VFW members have tirelessly advocated for veterans issues and aided countless combat veterans in the transition to civilian life over the past 125 years. Our nation owes combat veterans a debt that can never be repaid, but thanks to the VFW, more veterans receive the respect they deserve, the entitlements they\u2019re entitled to, and the recognition they\u2019ve earned.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is currently cosponsored by 53 Members.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-campaign-finance-laws", "Steil Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Campaign Finance Laws", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (September 9, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations (SHIELD) Act. The SHIELD Act would prohibit political committees from accepting contributions from debit or credit cards without the disclosure of the card verification value (CVV) and billing address associated with the card.\n\nThe legislation would also prohibit the acceptance of contributions from gift cards, pre-paid credit or debit cards, or gift certificates. Finally, the SHIELD Act will prohibit aiding and abetting making a contribution in another person's name.\n\n\"American elections should always be free from foreign interference,\" said Steil. \"The SHIELD Act will take a crucial next step in blocking foreign funding in our elections and certifying that every political contribution received is actually coming from the individual whose name is on the contribution. By passing the SHIELD Act, we will increase integrity and American trust in our elections.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe SHIELD Act comes as reports indicate major Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue was accepting political contributions without requiring a CVV. There were also reports of ActBlue accepting contributions from prepaid gift cards, debit cards and credit cards, which are susceptible to illegal straw donations.\n\nOn September 20, 2023, Rep. Steil, as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration held the first full committee hearing with the Federal Election Commission in over a decade.\n\nOn October 31, 2023, Rep. Steil sent a letter demanding answers on ActBlue's practices, questioning if they are complying with federal campaign finance laws and preventing foreign and illegal contributions.\n\nOn November 27, 2023, ActBlue responded to Rep. Steil's letter saying it did not require a CVV in order to contribute on their website.\n\nOn August 5, 2024, Rep. Steil sent a letter to Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Cooksey and Vice Chair Weintraub requesting the FEC immediately initiate an emergency rulemaking process to require political campaigns verify the CVV of donors who contribute online and a rulemaking to prohibit political committees from accepting online contributions from gift cards or credit and debit cards. However, the FEC has declined to take any action.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tiffany-and-van-orden-demand-answers-dane-county-sheriff-migrants-arrest", "Reps. Tiffany and Van Orden Demand Answers from Dane County Sheriff on Migrant's Arrest Amid \u201cNon-Cooperation\u201d Policy", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett demanding answers on Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate, a Venezuelan migrant who is not a U.S. Citizen according to the Prairie du Chien Police Department.\n\nMr. Coronel Zarate was recently charged and arrested with domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and strangulation by the Prairie du Chien Police Department. However, he reportedly already had active warrants in Dane County for similar offenses, including false imprisonment and battery.\n\nGiven that Dane County was classified as \u201cnon-cooperative\u201d with federal immigration authorities as recently as June of this year by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Reps. Tiffany and Van Orden wrote to ask for additional information regarding Dane County law enforcement\u2019s interaction with Mr. Coronel Zarate.\n\nThe lawmakers asked the following questions:\n\nDoes Dane County still maintain a \u201cnon-cooperation\u201d policy, or any other policy that in any way limits or restricts communication or coordination with ICE?\n\nPrior to the incident in Prairie du Chien, was Mr. Coronel Zarate ever arrested or detained by Dane County law enforcement?\n\nIf so, did Dane County ever notify ICE officials that Mr. Coronel Zarate was in custody?\n\nDid your agency, at any time, receive an immigration detainer request from ICE officials regarding Mr. Coronel Zarate?\n\nIf so, did Dane County honor that detainer and attempt to turn Mr. Coronel Zarate over to ICE?\n\n\u201cThese reckless and misguided \u201crevolving door\u201d policies are not only illegal, they also needlessly put other American communities at risk by allowing dangerous criminal aliens back out onto the streets to create new victims rather than remanding them to ICE for detention and removal. We hope that did not happen in this case,\u201dsaid Reps. Tiffany and Van Orden.\n\nYou can read the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5441", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Funding to Promote Safe Roads and Address Reckless Driving", "2024-09-05", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "The City of Milwaukee will receive $25 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation for street safety improvement measures along two miles of Center Street. These enhancements will include upgraded bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calming measures designed to reduce reckless driving.\n\n\u201cThe safety of our streets is a reflection of the value we place on human life. When we prioritize initiatives to make our streets safer, we are building stronger, safer, and more connected communities for all,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. \u201cI am so glad that these federal funds are coming to Milwaukee as we work toward our goals to prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities. This significant investment will enhance safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. This funding is a testament to what can be achieved when federal and local governments work together.\u201d\n\n\u201cCenter Street is a vital link in Milwaukee helping families get to work or school and connecting entire communities to economic opportunity,\u201d said Senator Tammy Baldwin. \u201cAt the same time, it is also one of the City\u2019s most dangerous corridors \u2013 and I fought hard to deliver funding to change that. This funding will be used to make critical safety upgrades, ensuring that everyone\u2014whether taking a bus, driving, biking, or walking\u2014can get where they need to go safely.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am grateful for this investment. To be clear, this is more than just a road project; this grant will significantly improve the neighborhoods along these two miles of Center Street,\u201d Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. \u201cPedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers will all benefit from the changes along this street. I appreciate the support from Senator Baldwin and the thoughtful review of our application by the Biden/Harris administration.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnhancing the safety of our roads for all who use them is one of the most important issues facing the health, well-being, and economic vitality of our community,\u201d said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. \u201cLocal roadways like Center Street are in dire need of safety enhancements to reduce speeding and reckless driving. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Tammy Baldwin for delivering this critical infrastructure investment to Milwaukee County. Together, we\u2019re working to build safer streets that our residents, families, children, and neighborhoods deserve \u2013 because lives depend on it.\u201d\n\nProject Background\n\nThe City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is awarded funds for planning, design, and construction of Complete Streets interventions on 2 miles of Center Street, a heavily used corridor that is characterized by wide travel lanes; narrow, unprotected bike lanes; and underutilized parking lanes that many drivers use to recklessly pass on the right. Crosswalks are often unmarked or lack high-visibility markings. The project area is in the City\u2019s high-injury network and is addressing safety issues related to reckless driving (such as passing in parking lanes) and a dangerous intersection with Fon du Lac Avenue. This segment has elevated rates of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. The project area is completely within disadvantaged census tracts, with the tracts\u2019 average median income below the poverty line. Safety interventions include fully separated bike lanes, bus bulb-outs, narrower travel lanes, reduced curb radii, curb extensions, leading pedestrian intervals, raised intersections, and reduction of the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph to create a safer streetscape for the community.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-september-mobile-office-hours", "Tiffany Announces September Mobile Office Hours", "2024-09-05", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours.\n\nA member of Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s staff will be at the following locations to assist residents who may need help with a federal agency. Appointments are not necessary, and staff will be able to aid in federal matters concerning Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service, Medicare, passports, and more.\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, September 11th:\n\nVilas County\n\nLocation: Land O\u2019 Lakes Public Library\n\n4242 County Road B\n\nLand O\u2019 Lakes, WI 54540\n\nTime: 1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm\n\nForest County\n\nLocation: Wabeno Public Library\n\n4556 North Branch Street\n\nWabeno, WI 54566\n\nTime: 4:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 12th:\n\nLanglade County\n\nLocation: White Lake Village Hall\n\n615 School Street\n\nWhite Lake, WI 54491\n\nTime: 10:30 am \u2013 11:30 am\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Marathon City Public Library\n\n515 Washington Street\n\nMarathon City, WI 54448\n\nTime: 3:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 19th:\n\nChippewa County\n\nLocation: G.E. Bleskacek Public Memorial Library\n\n1519 17th Avenue\n\nBloomer, WI 54724\n\nTime: 12:30 pm \u2013 1:30 pm\n\nChippewa County\n\nLocation: Cornell Public Library\n\n117 North 3rd Street\n\nCornell, WI 54732\n\nTime: 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm\n\nRusk County\n\nLocation: Rusk County Community Library\n\n418 Corbett Avenue West\n\nLadysmith, WI 54848\n\nTime: 5:00 pm \u2013 6:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, September 24th:\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Marathon County Public Library- Hatley Branch\n\n435 Curtis Avenue\n\nHatley, WI 54440\n\nTime: 10:00 am \u2013 11:00 am\n\nSt. Croix County\n\nLocation: Hop and Barrel Brewing\n\n310 2nd Street\n\nHudson, WI 54016\n\nTime: 12:30 pm \u2013 2:00 pm\n\nSt. Croix County\n\nLocation: American Legion Post 80\n\n1260 Wall Street\n\nNew Richmond, WI 54017\n\nTime: 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, September 25th:\n\nWashburn County\n\nLocation: Spooner Memorial Library\n\n421 High Street\n\nSpooner, WI 54801\n\nTime: 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm\n\nBurnett County\n\nLocation: Larsen Family Public Library\n\n7401 Main Street West\n\nWebster, WI 54893\n\nTime: 1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 26th:\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Barron City Hall\n\n510 East La Salle Avenue\n\nBarron, WI 54812\n\nTime: 1:00 pm \u2013 2:30 pm\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Rice Lake Public Library\n\n2 East Marshall Street\n\nRice Lake, WI 54868\n\nTime: 3:00 pm \u2013 4:30 pm\n\nIf you have any further questions or need help with a federal agency and cannot make it to these mobile office hours, Congressman Tiffany\u2019s district staff remains ready to help at (715) 298-9344.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-presents-health-care-hero-awards-in-racine", "Steil Presents Health Care Hero Awards in Racine", "2024-09-04", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Racine, WI (September 4, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday presented Rachel Cortez, Ascension\u2019s Wisconsin Sexual Assault Treatment Center Coordinator and Dr. David Galbis-Reig, Medical Director of Addiction Services with Wisconsin\u2019s First Congressional District\u2019s 2024 Health Care Hero Awards.\n\nHealth Care Hero Rachel Cortez\n\nA Health Care Hero Award was presented to Rachel Cortez, Ascension\u2019s Wisconsin Sexual Assault Treatment Center Coordinator. Additionally, Rachel leads Ascension\u2019s 24/7 Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center \u2013 a unit of specialty forensic nurses that treat assault patients throughout southeastern Wisconsin. On top of that, she serves as an instructor to hundreds throughout the state on how to treat abuse victims and how to recognize signs of human trafficking. Rachel\u2019s colleagues describe her as a powerful advocate for trauma-informed care who empowers patients who have experienced sexual assault and domestic violence.\n\nHealth Care Hero Dr. David Galbis-Reig\n\nA Health Care Hero Award was also presented to Dr. David Galbis-Reig, Medical Director of Addiction Services at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. His role at Ascension is only one of the many ways he is working to provide treatment to patients suffering from the mental health and addiction crisis. Dr. Galbis-Reig additionally serves as Medical Director of Addiction Services for Racine County Behavioral Health Services and on the Wisconsin Medical Society Board. His colleagues say his compassionate care and unwavering commitment to his patients who struggle with addiction has transformed the lives of countless individuals in the community.\n\nNOTE: Recipients of these awards were nominated by local Wisconsin citizens and selected by Wisconsin\u2019s First Congressional District\u2019s Health Care Advisory Board. The Health Care Advisory Board is comprised of health care professionals across Southeast Wisconsin.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tiffany-announces-september-telephone-town-hall", "Rep. Tiffany Announces September Telephone Town Hall", "2024-08-19", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that he will be hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, September 4th at 7 PM CST to answer questions on redesignating the Apostle Islands to Wisconsin\u2019s first National Park, the economy, border, and more.\n\n\u201cTelephone town halls provide a convenient way to ask any questions you have, right from the comfort of your home,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany. \u201cI look forward to answering your questions, clarifying any misinformation about elevating the Apostle Islands to a national park, and discussing solutions to the issues facing Wisconsinites.\u201d\n\nConstituents in Wisconsin\u2019s Seventh District may join the call by dialing 833-946-1523 at the time of the event. The event will approximately last one hour.\n\n*Please be advised that Congressman Tiffany\u2019s telephone town halls are subject to last-minute cancellations. Be sure to follow Congressman Tiffany on Facebook for updates.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-august-mobile-office-hours", "Tiffany Announces August Mobile Office Hours", "2024-08-16", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours.\n\nA member of Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s staff will be at the following locations to assist residents who may need help with a federal agency. Appointments are not necessary, and staff will be able to aid in federal matters concerning Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service, Medicare, passports, and more.\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, August 22nd:\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Abbotsford Public Library\n\n203 North 1st Street\n\nAbbotsford, WI 54405\n\nTime: 10:30 am \u2013 11:30 am\n\nLincoln County\n\nLocation: T.B. Scott Library\n\n106 1st Street\n\nMerrill, WI 54452\n\nTime: 11 am \u2013 12 pm\n\nLincoln County\n\nLocation: Harrison Town Hall\n\nN10095 County Road B\n\nTomahawk, WI 54487\n\nTime: 2 pm \u2013 3 pm\n\nClark County\n\nLocation: Loyal Public Library\n\n214 North Main Street\n\nLoyal, WI 54446\n\nTime: 2 pm \u2013 3 pm\n\nClark County\n\nLocation: Withee Public Library\n\n511 Division Street\n\nWithee, WI 54498\n\nTime: 4 pm \u2013 5 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Monday, August 26th:\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: Osceola Village Hall\n\n310 Chieftain Street\n\nOsceola, WI 54020\n\nTime: 2:30 pm \u2013 4 pm\n\nTaylor County\n\nLocation: Frances L. Simek Memorial Library\n\n400 North Main Street\n\nMedford, WI 54451\n\nTime: 4 pm \u2013 5 pm\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: St. Croix Falls Public Library\n\n230 South Washington Street\n\nSt. Croix Falls, WI 54024\n\nTime: 4:30 pm \u2013 6 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, August 27th:\n\nBayfield County\n\nLocation: Iron River Public Library\n\n68235 North Main Street\n\nIron River, WI 54847\n\nTime: 10 am \u2013 11 am\n\nIron County\n\nLocation: Hurley City Hall\n\n405 5th Avenue North\n\nHurley, WI 54534\n\nTime: 2 pm \u2013 3 pm\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Barron City Hall\n\n510 East La Salle Avenue\n\nBarron, WI 54812\n\nTime: 3 pm \u2013 4:30 pm\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Rice Lake Public Library\n\n2 East Marshall Street\n\nRice Lake, WI 54868\n\nTime: 5 pm \u2013 6:30 pm\n\nIf you have any further questions or need help with a federal agency and cannot make it to these mobile office hours, Congressman Tiffany\u2019s district staff in Wausau remains ready to help at (715) 298-9344.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-harder-introduce-bipartisan-bill-help-consumers-know-when-theyre", "Van Orden, Harder Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Consumers Know When They\u2019re Buying Foreign Foods", "2024-08-14", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced a bill to require clear labeling of canned goods so families know which country their food came from. Right now, many families have no idea they are buying cheap, imported canned foods. Imports of canned fruits and vegetables from China increased 43% between 2019 and 2022. The American Consumer Awareness of National Source (CANS) Act requires canned fruits and vegetables to be clearly labeled with the country they came from so families can make informed decisions at the grocery store and choose to buy USA-grown foods if they want to.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s farmers work incredibly hard to produce high-quality food for the nation and deserve their efforts to be recognized. American consumers should also know if what they buy is domestically or internationally produced,\u201d said Congressman Van Orden. \u201cI am proud to introduce the American CANS Act with Rep. Harder to require a country-of-origin label on cans, which supports our domestic farmers and ensures transparency for consumers.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Central Valley is the fruit and nut basket of the world, but our grocery store shelves are filled with peaches, tomatoes, and other canned goods grown 7,000 miles away,\u201d said Congressman Harder. \u201cI want my daughters to eat local, healthy produce but right now you need a microscope to figure out where it was grown. That makes no sense. This bill will ensure we know exactly what we\u2019re eating and where it\u2019s from.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the U.S. metal food can manufacturers, we applaud Rep. Josh Harder and Rep. Derrick Van Orden for introducing the American Consumer Awareness of National Source (American CANS) Act, which will provide clear and consistent labeling on the country in which each canned food product was picked and packed,\u201d said Robert Budway, President of Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). \u201cEnsuring that imported canned foods are properly labeled will empower American consumers to easily distinguish between products made in America and those packaged in other countries. Preliminary survey data shows that country of origin is an important factor considered by U.S. purchasers of packaged foods. This bill thus will enable American consumers to make informed decisions about where their food comes from. Consumer choices based on full information about country of origin will in turn help support American farmers and food producers, which are critical to the U.S. economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-leads-wi-congressional-delegation-in-urging-air-national-guard-director-to-select-milwaukee-128th-arw-as-home-for-kc-46-tanker", "Steil Leads WI Congressional Delegation in Urging Air National Guard Director to Select Milwaukee 128th ARW as Home for KC-46 Tanker", "2024-08-05", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) \u2013 Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led Wisconsin\u2019s congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director Michael Loh to give the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) his full consideration when selecting the next home for a KC-46 refueling tanker.\n\n\u201cThe 128th ARW has an array of capabilities and assets including nearly 900 personnel, a commander responsible for the combat employment of its ten KC-135 Stratotankers, upgraded fuel storage facilities, and plans for a pipeline tap and microgrid project. These existing and future assets ensure that the 128th ARW remains on the leading edge of aerial refueling operations in support of critical missions domestically and abroad.\n\n\u201cThe 128th ARW also has a myriad of modern amenities like an Alert Facility, Small Air Terminal, and a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, which are crucial for maintaining operational readiness and providing top-tier support to our service members,\u201d the lawmakers wrote.\n\nThe lawmakers continued, \u201cUpgrading the 128th to include the KC-46 enjoys overwhelming support from community leaders and local officials. This widespread support underscores the unit's integral role in the community and the significant benefits that the new aircraft would bring to the region.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Wisconsin Air National Guard and the 128th ARW have a long and distinguished history of serving both the people of Wisconsin and the United States with excellence. The men and women of this Wing fully embrace the importance of the KC-46\u2019s role in modernizing the Air Force\u2019s tanker fleet and are prepared to take on this mission. We firmly believe that the strategic location, operational capabilities, and community support merits your support for hosting the new KC-46 aircraft at the 128th ARW,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.\n\nCo-signers of the bipartisan letter include Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07).\n\nNOTE: Pictured Rep. Steil during a previous visit to the 128th ARW in 2019.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-wisconsin-congressional-delegation-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-to-honor-twelfth-anniversary-of-sikh-gurdwara-tragedy", "Steil, Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Twelfth Anniversary of Sikh Gurdwara Tragedy", "2024-08-05", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced a bipartisan resolution joined by members of Wisconsin\u2019s congressional delegation to honor the twelfth anniversary of the horrific attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara and remember the victims of the senseless act of violence.\n\n\u201cTwelve years later, we remember the worshippers whose lives were taken from us far too soon, and honor Lieutenant Brian Murphy who responded to the scene and was shot fifteen times at close range,\u201d said Steil. This senseless act of violence should have never occurred. I join the Oak Creek community in remembering the victims and thank each of my colleagues for supporting my resolution to honor the lives we lost.\u201d\n\nCosponsors of the resolution include Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07).\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full text of the resolution\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-fitzgerald-lead-effort-to-provide-support-to-rock-river-health-center", "Steil, Fitzgerald Lead Effort to Provide Support to Rock River Health Center", "2024-08-02", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (August 02, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) today requested Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC) be considered for a grant opportunity that will help RRCC sustain, expand, and advance needed primary health care access in the community.\n\nSpecifically, the congressmen express support for RRCC\u2019s New Access Point application to become a Federally Funded Health Center (H80). The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is responsible for vetting applications and determining the distribution of this funding.\n\nExcerpts and highlights from the letter below:\n\n\u201cThe RRCC serves as a critical access point for affordable, high quality health care in Jefferson County and parts of Walworth and Dodge Counties. The RRCC serves as an access point to medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the over 23,000 low-income residents across their 13 zip codes, resulting in quality care and cost-savings for the entire rural community.\n\n\u201cThe clinic\u2019s patients range from dairy farmers, agricultural workers, factory workers, childcare providers, members of the food and service industry, construction workers, and trade workers. Over 95% of their patients are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-commends-passage-colonel-heg-post-office-bill-senate-markup", "Fitzgerald Commends Passage of Colonel Heg Post Office Bill in Senate Markup", "2024-07-31", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Scott Fitzgerald", "F000471", "fitzgerald.house.gov", "fitzgerald", "https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs passed his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg.\n\nThe bill, H.R. 7199, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the \u201cColonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office.\u201d Colonel Hans Christian Heg was a staunch abolitionist who was the highest-ranking Union casualty from Wisconsin in the Civil War.\n\n\u201cI commend my Senate colleagues on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, including Senator Ron Johnson, for passing my bill today that honors a Wisconsin hero and American patriot, Colonel Hans Christian Heg. Colonel Heg served honorably as both a Colonel of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War and as a staunch abolitionist,\u201d said Rep. Fitzgerald (WI-05). \u201cThis bill ensures that Colonel Heg\u2019s legacy remains an enduring one in Wisconsin for generations to come. I look forward to seeing this bill swiftly passed on the Senate floor and signed into law.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND: In 1840, Colonel Hans Christian Heg immigrated to Wisconsin from Norway at just ten years old and his family settled in Muskego. Mr. Heg was eventually appointed Colonel of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry, and he and his men went on to win a major battle for control of the Mississippi River at Island No. 10 during the Civil War and they were given the honor of raising the flag by battle commander Flag Officer Andrew Foote.\n\nOn September 20, 1863, at the battle of Chickamauga in Georgia, the 33-year-old Colonel was shot and Killed In Action while serving the Union. After the war, veterans raised funds to erect a cannonball pyramid at Chickamauga National Military Park dedicated to Colonel Hans Christian Heg.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5427", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Not Attending Prime Minister Netanyahu Address to Congress", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI continue to stand with the people of Israel, which is why I strongly support the ongoing efforts of President Biden and his Administration to support them and innocent Palestinians by working to reach a ceasefire deal that will ensure the remaining hostages are released, end current fighting and supply more aid to address the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians, while setting up a path to end violence long term and work toward a two-state solution.\n\nThe Prime Minister\u2019s speech will not bring us any closer to achieving those goals given his record of publicly snubbing President Biden\u2019s efforts to advance peace, dismissing the two-state solution, and failing to reign in the extremists in his coalition.\n\nWhat Israel and the Palestinians need is a new direction in this conflict, not another speech in the well of the House.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5428", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Ways and Means Committee Passage of Her Legislation to Improve Child Welfare System and Support Child Support Enforcement", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up and voted out of Committee the Strengthening State and Tribal Support Act, which would support child support enforcement. The Committee also approved her legislation that aims to improve the child welfare system. These bills were part of a package of bills which aim to improve to Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. Title IV-B supports funding for child welfare programs through states, territories and tribes that work to protect the health and wellbeing of children and prevent abuse and neglect. As Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, she secured critical enhancements to Title IV-B. In response, she released the following statement:\n\nHR 7906, the Strengthening State and Tribal Support Act would amend Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow Indian tribes that operate child support services programs to access limited tax information for the purpose of child support collection and would also allow state and tribal contractors to access the data.\n\n\u201cChild support payments are critical to child well-being and development. They also help contribute to fighting child poverty and keeping both parents engaged in supporting their child. Over four million parents received child support in the form of cash payments in 2021. In FY2022, the Child Support Services program collected $26.3 billion in child support in support of families and served more than 12.3 million child support cases. But just because you are awarded child support, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you end up getting it. About 7 in 10 custodial parents (69.8 percent) who were supposed to receive child support in 2017 received at least some payments. The aggregate amount of child support that was supposed to have been received in 2017 was $30 billion; 62.2 percent of that amount was actually received.\n\nStates and tribes have several tools for enforcing child support orders, like income withholding. Accessing federal and state tax refunds is also an important tool. Appropriate enforcement is a crucial part of our efforts to ensure that families and children actually get the child support they are entitled to, including through intercepting federal tax refunds, when necessary. Currently, only state child support collection agencies and their contractors can access the offset program that authorizes the Department of the Treasury to withhold from tax refunds amounts owed for past due child support payments. Tribes were excluded even though at least 61 out of the 574 federally recognized tribes run child support programs. Denying Tribes the ability to directly request that tax refunds be garnished for child support, as states can do, is a direct affront to Tribal sovereignty, and continues to hamper their ability to use their child support enforcement tool. This legislation before us today would provide a long overdue and permanent statutory fix which tells our tribes, we respect your sovereignty and your ability to have the same authority as states to help ensure that families and children get the support they are entitled to.\n\nIt\u2019s important to recognize that this bill also advances a fix for states that use contractors to operate enforcement pieces of their child support programs. Many states have IRS audit findings related to the unauthorized disclosure of federal tax information to contractors\u2013 audit findings that are currently suspended so that the States that use contractors can temporarily continue to operate their programs. Given that State programs have come to rely on access to this information, we have a duty to ensure that these child support payments continue to flow to families that need them \u2013 while ensuring that confidential taxpayer information remains safeguarded.\n\nAt the end of the day, we must remember the greatest beneficiaries of our action today will be the children. I am grateful that this legislation has garnered strong bipartisan support and will continue to work to get it enacted expeditiously.\u201d\n\nThe Protecting America\u2019s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) is a bipartisan reauthorization of Title IV-B programs.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to the Chairman and Ranking Member for including provisions of standalone bills. H.R. 9076 includes provisions from my Preventing Child Welfare Entry Caused by Poverty Act (H.R. 8813), which I introduced with Chairman Smith, that would allow child welfare agencies to deploy short term resources under the existing Title IV-B program to address the acute needs of families living in poverty that might otherwise lead to investigations for neglect. This includes resources to address housing, food insecurity, or other concrete needs that may help prevent families from being separated. These provisions also require states to have policies in place to ensure that simply living in poverty, absent abuse or neglect, is not a reason on its own to separate children from their parents.\u201d\n\n\u201cI have long championed efforts to revise policies in order to prevent the needless and traumatic separations of children from their families. Instead of separating families solely because of poverty, we need to ensure we can connect families with the resources they need to remain whole. The inclusion of these provisions builds toward that goal and help struggling families with emergency support when they need it most.\u201d\n\nH.R. 9076 also includes the provisions of my Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act and would require states to consult with youth and families with lived experience in child welfare services when developing their state child welfare plans that they must develop to receive federal funding.\n\n\u201cI am also thrilled that we are moving to lift up those with lived experiences and ensure their voices are reflected in our state and federal child welfare policies. These efforts are how we can ensure the child welfare system is truly meeting the needs of some of our most vulnerable children.\u201d\n\nH.R. 9076 passed committee unanimously and now heads for consideration in the full House.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-boycott-netanyahu-congressional-address", "Pocan to Boycott Netanyahu Congressional Address", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement announcing he will not be attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s Joint Address to Congress.\n\n\u201cFor nearly 10 months, Netanyahu has waged a deadly and excessive response that has targeted Gazan civilians. It is wildly inappropriate to give the distinct honor of addressing Congress to a man who has violated international human rights law so severely that an arrest warrant for war crimes has been recommended by the International Criminal Court. I regret that one has not been issued yet, as I would have gladly served it to him on the House floor. Additionally, he\u2019s failed to rescue or secure the release of the more than 100 of his citizens who remain hostages of Hamas, while ignoring the pleas of their family members to bring them home. It\u2019s time for Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire now and get the hostages back.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-statement-on-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu-address-to-congress", "Steil Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Address to Congress", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (July 24, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress.\n\n\u201cFor more than 75 years, Israel has been America\u2019s close ally in the Middle East. Today, I was proud to join many of my colleagues in reaffirming the bond between our two nations by welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to Congress. We share a strong commitment to free all of the hostages, including Americans, and defeat Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahus-congressional", "Van Orden Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s Congressional Address", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s address to Congress:\n\n\u201cThis afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed the world what it looks like to truly lead your country and people. Despite Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 refusal to attend, which is the most blatant demonstration of a lack of concern for the Americans being held by terrorists in living memory, Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered an address to Congress that displayed strength and courage during the most devastating time for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tiffany-introduces-bill-create-first-national-park-wisconsin", "Rep. Tiffany Introduces Bill to Create First National Park in Wisconsin", "2024-07-23", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park. Tomorrow, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a hearing on this legislation. You can view that hearing here.\n\n\u201cThe Apostle Islands are one of Wisconsin\u2019s true crown jewels and deserve to be recognized as the state\u2019s first National Park. This prestigious designation would not only strengthen conservation efforts, bolster the local economy, and create new job opportunities, but would also ensure lasting environmental and economic security to our region for generations to come,\u201d said Rep. Tiffany.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Apostle Islands, established as a National Lakeshore in 1970, have long stood as Wisconsin's leading public land destination. Specifically, this legislation would elevate the current National Lakeshore as a National Park without altering its existing boundaries. The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act would also designate Sand Island as a National Preserve to maintain existing hunting access. You can view a map of that here. Fishing and other recreational activities will be protected and will be managed consistently throughout the National Park and Preserve.\n\nThis would not be the first time a National Lakeshore became a National Park. In 2019, Indiana Dunes, once a National Lakeshore, was designated as a National Park. While our neighboring states of Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana all enjoy National Parks, Wisconsin does not yet have one, and the iconic features of these unique islands are deserving of this long-overdue recognition. Creating the Apostle Islands National Park would bring numerous benefits, including additional conservation resources, heightened prestige, increased tourism, and greater economic output in the surrounding communities, thus supporting more local jobs.\n\nOfficials/Organizations supporting theApostle Islands National Park and Preserve Actinclude: Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Senator Romaine Quinn (SD-25), Representative Angie Sapik (AD-73), Representative Chanz Green (AD-74), Mayor Gary Gillis of Hayward, Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation, Burnett County Economic Development Corporation, Iron County Economic Development Corporation, Sawyer County/Lac Courte Oreilles Economic Development Corporation, Hayward Chamber of Commerce, Superior Chamber of Commerce, The Development Association \u2013 Superior, Northwest Regional Planning Commission, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Town of Barnes, Town of Bass Lake, Town of Brule, Town of Morse, Town of Namakagon, Town of Oliver, Town of Oma, Hunter Nation, and Norvado.\n\nThe full text of theApostle Islands National Park and Preserve Actcan be found here. A one-pagercan be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-calls-vice-president-harris-invoke-25th-amendment", "Van Orden Calls on Vice President Harris to Invoke the 25th Amendment", "2024-07-22", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013Today, Congressman Van Orden (WI-03) called on United States Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th amendment and remove President Joe Biden from office following the President\u2019s irrefutable cognitive decline and his announcement to step out of the 2024 presidential race. Congressman Van Orden authored a letter directly to Vice President Harris demanding she exercise her duty for the sake of national and global stability.\n\n\u201cWe cannot have a Commander in Chief in charge of the nuclear codes who is experiencing the level of cognitive decline that we see in President Biden,\u201d said Congressman Van Orden. \u201cIn order to restore Americans and our allies\u2019 trust in the United States government, I have requested that Vice President Harris exercise Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare that President Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties required of him as president. The world looks to the United States for leadership and strength, and we cannot reassure the American people or our global partners of this until President Biden is removed from office.\u201d\n\nTo read the full letter, click here or scroll below.\n\nIn addition to the letter to Vice President Harris, Rep. Van Orden signed onto H.Res. 1336, which calls on the Vice President to activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Biden incapable of exercising his duties as President of the United States. Read the resolution here.\n\nJuly 22, 2024\n\nThe Honorable Kamala D. Harris\n\nVice President of the United States\n\nThe White House\n\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\n\nWashington, D.C. 20500\n\nMadam Vice President,\n\nI write to you with a profound sense of urgency regarding the President of the United States\u2019 inability to perform his constitutional duties as Chief Executive and Commander in Chief. As the leader of the free world, it is paramount that the president is of both sound mind and body. It is readily apparent that President Biden is neither.\n\nThe Constitution of the United States provides a mechanism to address such concerns through Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. This provision grants you, the Vice President of the United States, the authority to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to declare that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.\n\nGiven the gravity of the situation, I strongly request that you immediately exercise this authority. You must convene the Cabinet and implore them to declare President Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office. By doing so, you will be taking a necessary step to restore faith and confidence in our government. This action is essential for the maintenance of national and global stability.\n\nIt is my firm belief that while President Biden remains in office, our country and the world are unnecessarily at risk. To ameliorate the uncertainty and restore the trust placed in you by the American people and our global partners, you must act now. I take no pleasure in making this request, but the country and the world need confidence in our government at this time in history like no other.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDerrick Van Orden", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-votes-pass-water-resources-development-act-2024-secures-wins", "Van Orden Votes to Pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, Secures Wins for Wisconsin\u2019s Third District", "2024-07-22", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 out of the House. Included in the bill were four major wins for Wisconsin\u2019s Third Congressional District: (1) a new study authorization for levee accreditation in the City of La Crosse, (2) a flood risk management project on the Trempealeau River in Arcadia, (3) an Ecosystem restoration project for the River Falls Kinni Corridor Project in River Falls, and (4) an authorization for a new Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resilience Study, for the Corps to work with non-federal interests by taking a system-wide approach to flood risk management.\n\nOther wins include: (1) inclusion of the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act, which Rep. Van Orden cosponsored, to allow portions of recreation fees collected at Army Corps recreational sites to be retained on site and improve opportunities for public-private investments, management, and operations, (2) inclusion of Section 150 of WRDA, which demands the Army Corps provide an update on its 2018 WRDA report on backlog and operation maintenance, and (3) reauthorization of the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) National Dam Safety Program through 2028 and strengthening the High Hazard Potential Dam program.\n\nPrior to its passage, Rep. Van Orden spoke on the House Floor in support of the 2024 WRDA package. Click here or the video below to watch.\n\nCongressman Van Orden\u2019s remarks, as delivered:\n\nI stand in strong support of H.R. 8812 for the very specific reason that I represent Wisconsin's Third Congressional District.\n\nWe have the largest continuous section of the Mississippi River of any district in the country.\n\nWe don't have a north-south highway \u2013 we have the Mississippi River.\n\nThis bill authorizes a new upper river flood risk and resiliency study which will help the Corps work for a non-federal interest by taking a system-wide approach to flood risk assessment.\n\nWe've got a project to check out flood risk management for the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin, a project for flood risk management for the Trempealeau River in Arcadia, Wisconsin, home of Ashley Furniture, and a project for the ecosystem restoration for the River Falls Kinni Corridor Project in River Falls, Wisconsin.\n\nI, again, support this bill very strongly and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5426", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on President Biden Ending Re-Election Bid", "2024-07-21", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cPresident Biden is exiting this race with great dignity, and I am really proud of his presidency and his record. In one presidential term alone, he helped lower the cost of prescription drugs and insulin for seniors, made historic investments in fighting climate change, rescued our economy from a devastating recession, gave our communities the resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and championed the expanded Child Tax Credit, which cut child poverty by 40 percent. He has vowed to continue building on these efforts until he finishes his term. His successful agenda will continue to improve the lives of the American people for years to come.\n\nMy focus remains on defeating Donald Trump. We must all unite in our efforts to protect our democracy and individual freedoms.\n\nI will support Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee and will work hard to ensure Democrats win in 2024.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffanys-legislation-requiring-senate-approval-any-world-health-organization", "Tiffany\u2019s Legislation Requiring Senate Approval of Any World Health Organization Treaty Passes Out of House Committee", "2024-07-11", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s (WI-07) legislation \u2013 the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act \u2013 passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This legislation would require any convention or agreement resulting from the work of the World Health Organization\u2019s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body to be deemed a treaty, thus requiring the advice and consent of a supermajority of the Senate.\n\nThis comes after the WHO failed to finalize their pandemic global treaty during the World Health Assembly earlier this year, but WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, \u201cWe will try everything \u2014 believing that anything is possible \u2014 and make this happen because the world still needs a pandemic treaty.\u201d\n\n\"Under no circumstances should the Biden administration surrender our pandemic management to international bureaucrats at the World Health Organization and United Nations. The WHO has repeatedly shown that they cannot be trusted to carry out an effective pandemic response. Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee took an important step to protect American sovereignty,\u201d said Congressman Tiffany.\n\n59 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Tiffany\u2019s No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has introduced identical legislation in the Senate and every Republican senator is a cosponsor.\n\nH.R. 1425 is also supported by the Center for Family and Human Rights, Eagle Forum, Family Research Council, Family Watch International, Heritage Action, Sovereignty Coalition, and Women\u2019s Rights Without Frontiers.\n\nYou can read more about H.R. 1425here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-issues-statement-on-the-passage-of-the-save-act", "Steil Issues Statement on the Passage of the SAVE Act", "2024-07-10", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Bryan Steil", "S001213", "steil.house.gov", "steil", "https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON (July 10, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 8281).\n\n\"American elections are for American citizens only,\" said Steil. \"As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I have worked to improve election integrity and increase confidence in our elections. By passing the SAVE Act, we are one step closer to preventing noncitizen voting and protecting American elections.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe House passed the SAVE Act today by a vote of 221 - 198. On May 16, Steil led a Committee on House Administration hearing with several top election integrity witnesses to discuss the SAVE Act and noncitizen voting in our elections. On May 23, the Committee on House Administration passed the SAVE Act by a vote of 6-1 out of committee.\n\nThe SAVE Act:\n\nHelps prevent noncitizens from voting by updating the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering an individual to vote.\n\nStrengthens our election administration and restores Americans' confidence in our elections.\n\nAllows states to access federal databases containing citizenship information to help the states perform voter list maintenance and remove noncitizens from the voter rolls.\n\nCLICK HERE to read the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-votes-restore-integrity-federal-elections", "Van Orden Votes to Restore Integrity in Federal Elections", "2024-07-10", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of H.R. 8281 \u2013 the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and utilize in-person identification when registering an individual to vote in a federal election and require states to establish a program to remove non-citizens from their existing voter rolls.\n\n\u201cEighty percent of Americans believe that only U.S. citizens should be voting in U.S. elections,\u201d said Congressman Van Orden. \u201cThe SAVE Act will go a long way in ensuring that this is the case.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-july-mobile-office-hours", "Tiffany Announces July Mobile Office Hours", "2024-07-09", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours.\n\nA member of Congressman Tom Tiffany\u2019s staff will be at the following locations to assist residents who may need help with a federal agency. Appointments are not necessary, and staff will be able to aid in federal matters concerning Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service, Medicare, passports, and more.\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 16th:\n\nWood County\n\nLocation: Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library\n\n105 South Maple Avenue\n\nMarshfield, WI 54449\n\nTime: 4:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, July 17th:\n\nPrice County\n\nLocation: Ogema Public Library\n\nW5005 WI-86\n\nOgema, WI 54459\n\nTime: 4:30 pm \u2013 5:30 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Monday, July 22nd:\n\nPrice County\n\nLocation: Park Falls Public Library\n\n121 4th Avenue North\n\nPark Falls, WI 54552\n\nTime: 10:00 am \u2013 11:00 am\n\nLanglade County\n\nLocation: Elcho Public Library \u2013 Inside Elcho High School\n\n9630 Antigo Street\n\nElcho, WI 54428\n\nTime: 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm\n\nAshland County\n\nLocation: Legion Memorial Library\n\n106 Iron Street\n\nMellen, WI 54546\n\nTime: 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm\n\nForest County\n\nLocation: Laona Public Library\n\n5216 Forest Avenue\n\nLaona, WI 54541\n\nTime: 1:30 pm \u2013 2:30 pm\n\nOneida County\n\nLocation: Rhinelander District Library\n\n106 North Stevens Street\n\nRhinelander, WI 54501\n\nTime: 4:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, July 24th:\n\nVilas County\n\nLocation: Frank B. Koller Memorial Library\n\n5761 US-51\n\nManitowish Waters, WI 54545\n\nTime: 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm\n\nIron County\n\nLocation: Hurley City Hall\n\n405 5th Avenue North\n\nHurley, WI 54534\n\nTime: 1:30 pm \u2013 2:30 pm\n\nPrice County\n\nLocation: Park Falls Public Library\n\n121 4th Avenue North\n\nPark Falls, WI 54552\n\nTime: 4:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 23rd:\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Marathon County Public Library \u2013 Mosinee Branch\n\n123 Main Street\n\nMosinee, WI 54455\n\nTime: 1:30 pm \u2013 2:30 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Thursday, July 25th:\n\nMarathon County\n\nLocation: Athens Municipal Building\n\n221 Caroline Street\n\nAthens, WI 54411\n\nTime: 2:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 30th:\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Turtle Lake Public Library\n\n301 Maple Street South\n\nTurtle Lake, WI 54889\n\nTime: 10:00 am \u2013 11:30 am\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Barron City Hall\n\n510 East La Salle Avenue\n\nBarron, WI 54812\n\nTime: 12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm\n\nBarron County\n\nLocation: Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce\n\n37 South Main Street\n\nRice Lake, WI 54868\n\nTime: 2:00 pm \u2013 3:30 pm\n\nMobile Office Hours on Wednesday, July 31st:\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: Osceola Village Hall\n\n310 Chieftain Street \u2013 3rd Avenue Entrance\n\nOsceola, WI 54020\n\nTime: 10:00 am \u2013 11:30 am\n\nPolk County\n\nLocation: St. Croix Falls Public Library\n\n230 South Washington Street\n\nSt. Croix Falls, WI 54024\n\nTime: 12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm\n\nIf you have any further questions or need help with a federal agency and cannot make it to these mobile office hours, Congressman Tiffany\u2019s district staff remains ready to help at (715) 298-9344.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-statement-wisconsin-supreme-court-ruling-allow-drop-boxes", "Tiffany Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling to Allow Drop Boxes", "2024-07-05", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Thomas P. Tiffany", "T000165", "tiffany.house.gov", "tiffany", "https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WAUSAU, WI \u2013 Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned its own ruling that barred ballot drop boxes.\n\n\u201cJust after Wisconsinites voted overwhelmingly to bolster election integrity in the state, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to overturn a previous precedent they set, effectively legalizing anonymous ballot box stuffing. This decision not only opens the door to potentially fraudulent activities but also undermines the expressed desires of Wisconsin voters.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5424", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling", "2024-07-01", "2024", "2024-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe MAGA Supreme Court majority had no legal precedent or text to make the decision they did today, but they did it anyway. Throughout this session they have fundamentally shifted the bedrock of our democracy.\n\nThe self-proclaimed \u2018constitutional textualists\u2019 seem to have conveniently ignored the one place in the Constitution that does address, where a president may be subject to criminal prosecution from the same conduct that resulted or could have resulted in an impeachment:\n\nArticle I, Sec 3, Clause 7\n\nJudgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.\n\n\u201cThis decision is an abdication of the responsibility given to a Supreme Court justice.\n\nAmericans went to sleep in the Republic our Founders gave us and woke up in a Kingdom imposed by the pen of six MAGA Supreme Court justices.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 304, "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": "WI", "p2": "2024"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 221, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024&party=Republican", "selected": false}, {"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 83, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024&party=Democrat", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 304, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=WI&year=2024", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024", "results": [{"value": "WI", "label": "WI", "count": 304, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&year=2024", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024", "results": [{"value": "2024", "label": "2024", "count": 304, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2024-07-01,https~3A~2F~2Fgwenmoore~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fdocumentsingle~2Easpx~3FDocumentID~3D5424", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?chamber=House&state=WI&year=2024&_next=2024-07-01%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fgwenmoore~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fdocumentsingle~2Easpx~3FDocumentID~3D5424&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 346.0073568858206, "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"}