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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 – 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). "I am honored by Chairman Jordan’s 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’s anti-business agenda, and fight the federal bureaucracy." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/12/for-immediate-release-december-31-2024-contact-kiersten-pels-press-ronjohnson-senate-gov-video-release-sen-johnson-joins-bret-weinstein-on-the-darkhorse-podcast-calls-out-corruption-in-covid-policies-washington-on-sunday-u-s-sen-ron-johnson-r-wis-joined-bret-weinstein-on-t *** VIDEO RELEASE *** Sen. Johnson Joins Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast, Calls Out Corruption in COVID Policies 2024-12-31 2024 2024-12 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast to address the corruption and capture of our federal health agencies. They discussed RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary and what he can do in the upcoming Trump administration to improve transparency and hold Big Pharma accountable. Sen. Johnson asserted that he will put Dr. Anthony Fauci “on notice,” … “I want [Fauci] fully exposed,” the senator said. Watch the full discussion here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
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. Reports 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. In response to these reports, Senator Johnson and Congressman Steil wrote to Mayor Johnson requesting greater transparency. Excerpts from the letter below: "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." CLICK HERE to read the full letter. ### 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 — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the American Relief Act of 2025. "I vocally opposed this week’s initial Continuing Resolution that would have continued Washington’s 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’s farmers, provide much needed relief to hurricane victims, and give President Trump the flexibility to implement our shared agenda next year," said Wied. “While this legislation isn’t 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." “I 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://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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement in support of the American Relief Act of 2025: “It 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 – 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.” 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. “I 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,” said Grothman. “The 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.” Background Section 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://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/12/sen-johnson-demands-unredacted-records-from-hhs-fda-cdc-about-covid-19-vaccine-adverse-events Sen. Johnson Demands Unredacted Records from HHS, FDA, CDC About COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events 2024-12-17 2024 2024-12 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On December 5, 2024, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demanding unredacted records on COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. These records were previously released through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding these agencies’ detection of and response to myocarditis and pericarditis in post-vaccinated individuals. The letter details the timeline in which CDC and FDA officials were made aware of reports showing myocarditis in young people following the administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. CDC and FDA officials were notified about a request from an Israeli Ministry of Health official to obtain a point of contact to discuss these reports. Due to heavy redactions in the FOIA documents, it remains unclear what was communicated regarding the ministry’s request. “Your agencies’ lack of transparency is completely unacceptable. The public deserves the complete truth about your agencies’ awareness and lack of response to the glaring health risks associated with the COVID-19 vaccines,” the senator wrote. Read more about Sen. Johnson’s December 5, 2024 letter in The Daily Signal. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 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 – 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: “The FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act represents another step forward in Congress’s 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. “These 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. “I 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.” ### 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) introduced legislation to increase veterans' access to non-opioid pain medications. To 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. The 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. “Veterans deserve the best care possible, and that does not include getting them addicted to opioids with overly aggressive pain management treatments,” said Rep. Van Orden. “The 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.” “By 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,” said Rep. Landsman. “Voices 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,” said Chris Fox, Executive Director of Voices for Non-Opioid Choices. 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. Communities 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. Specifically, 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. Image Click here or the image above to watch Rep. Steil discuss H.R. 8753 on the House Floor. “After 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,” said Steil. “This 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.” CLICK HERE to read the full bill. ### 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 – 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 – 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. “Earlier 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,” Tiffany wrote. “This 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.” “Ms. 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,” Tiffany added. “I 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,” Tiffany concluded. You 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 – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting for the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. “Under the Biden administration, our military has focused on DEI initiatives at the expense of lethality and the well-being of service members,” said Congressman Tiffany. “Today’s NDAA prioritizes military readiness, ensuring our forces are equipped to protect America at home and abroad.” The following provisions were included in H.R. 5009: Gives junior enlisted service members a 14.5% pay raise Gives all other service members a 4.5% raise Bans dangerous sex change surgeries for minors under TRICARE Supports the deployment of the National Guard at the southern border Does not authorize any new military funding to Ukraine Rolls 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. – 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: “President 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. “I 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.” The 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 — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) was proud to cast his vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2025. "With this vote, the House GOP has made it clear that we will do everything we can to restore our military’s 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. The 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://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours/982af1c9-42c7-4a85-8e3e-7919101d097a Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours 2024-12-09 2024 2024-12 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Juneau County Office Hours Monday, December 9 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hatch Public Library 111 W. State St., Mauston, WI 53948 Adams County Office Hours Monday, December 9 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friendship Village Hall 507 W. Lake Street, Friendship, WI 53934 Dane County Office Hours Tuesday, December 10 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mount Horeb Village Hall 138 East Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Green County Office Hours Tuesday, December 10 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monticello Village Hall 238 N. Main Street, Monticello, WI 53570 Sauk County Office Hours Tuesday, December 10 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Ruth Culver Community Library 540 Water St., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 Lafayette County Office Hours Wednesday, December 11 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Argyle Village Hall 401 E. Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504 Richland County Office Hours Monday, December 16 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Richland Center Community and Senior Center 1050 N. Orange St., Richland Center, WI 53581 Vernon County Office Hours Monday, December 16 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Viroqua City Hall 124 W Decker Street, Viroqua, WI 54665 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4378 Grothman’s 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. “I 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,” said Congressman Grothman. “During 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.” “David’s 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. “Wisconsin has lost a true leader, and I have lost a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with David’s 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.” -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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), joined by House Veterans’ 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’s Inspector General, which revealed that funds allocated by Congress for recruitment and retention of VA employees that assist in processing veterans’ benefits claims, were instead used to award bonuses to SES employees. The BONUS Transparency Act requires that all bonuses awarded to SES employees must be reported to Congress, including the employee’s name, job title, and annual rate of pay. Additionally, federal agencies must disclose the accounts from which the performance awards were funded. “Oversight on the use of taxpayer dollars is not optional – it is a necessity,” said Congressman Van Orden. “If 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” “The VA’s inappropriate awarding of nearly $11 million to SES employees must be addressed,” said Congressman Flood. “What makes this situation even worse is that the public only became aware of this misuse of funds because of the VA’s Inspector General. This cannot happen again, which is why I’ve 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—and, in turn, accountability—across our federal government, ensuring these funds are not abused for personal gain by Washington bureaucrats in the future.” “After 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’s bill. The BONUS Transparency… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4369 Grothman’s 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’s (WI-06) bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building” was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Introduced 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). Details to come on the date of the post office renaming ceremony. “Trooper Casper’s 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’s history,” said Grothman. “Renaming 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. “Trooper Casper’s sacrifice should remind us all of the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to our law enforcement officers. Let us remember Trooper Casper’s 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. "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.” Background Information On 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. Months 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. Born 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 w… 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, participated in a House Veterans’ Affairs full committee hearing on the Veterans Administration’s $6.6 billion budget shortfall request. During the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witness panel on the Veterans Administration’s 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. In 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. To watch Rep. Van Orden’s line of questioning during the hearing, click here or the video below. Image (watch) Rep. Van Orden’s questioning for Ms. Laura Duke, Chief Financial Officer for Veterans Health Administration, and Mr. Joshua Jacobs, VA Under Secretary for Benefits: Rep. Van Orden: “For 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. “You 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 cos… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours 2024-12-04 2024 2024-12 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Brown County Office Hours Wednesday, December 18 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Suamico Village Hall 12781 Velp Avenue, Suamico WI 54313 Menominee County Office Hours Wednesday, December 18 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Menominee Public Library N172 Hwy 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135 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 – 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. The bill, H.R. 7199, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the “Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office.” Colonel Hans Christian Heg was a staunch abolitionist who was the highest-ranking Union casualty from Wisconsin in the Civil War. “After 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,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “This bill is a tribute to the incredible legacy of Colonel Heg—a legacy he’s 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.” ### 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’s 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 – Last week, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (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. “Sergeant 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,” said Congressman Tiffany. “It 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,” said Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy. H.R. 6651 would rename the U.S. Post Office located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the “Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building.” 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. The entire Wisconsin delegation is original cosponsors of H.R. 6651. Details about the renaming ceremony will be announced at a later date. Rep. Tiffany’s 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’s 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. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden: “President Biden’s 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://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). Their letter follows Azerbaijan being selected to host the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). Excerpts and highlights from the letter below: “Since 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. “By 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. “At 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.” CLICK HERE to read the full letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/11/sen-johnson-joins-grassley-cardin-in-call-for-potus-to-engage-on-stalled-u-s-china-adoptions Sen. Johnson Joins Grassley, Cardin in Call for POTUS to Engage on Stalled U.S.-China Adoptions 2024-11-04 2024 2024-11 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper MILWAUKEE – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in urging President Biden to stand up for families navigating the People’s Republic of China's (PRC) decision to end intercountry adoptions for those without Chinese familial ties. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) and Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.) are co-leading the bipartisan effort, which garnered a total of 103 bicameral signatories, in the House of Representatives. “We request that you act in the best interest of these children and families by urging the PRC to fulfill and uphold the commitment the country has made,” the lawmakers wrote, noting approximately 300 children in the PRC – some with various health conditions – are already paired with families in the United States. “The American families that have been matched with their adoptive children are prepared to meet their long-term medical and emotional needs, and to give them the love and nurturing they need,” they continued. “Many of these children know that they have a home, which in many cases have been prepared for their arrival since the families were notified that they were matched and moving forward with the adoption process.” Grassley and his colleagues also acknowledged the PRC may complete adoptions for families in some countries, per a State Department notice last week. They called on President Biden to ensure such an action would pertain to the United States, too. Cosigners include Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. Read the full letter here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z
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 “Limited Term” and “Non-Domiciled IDs” for election purposes and provide official guidance for Wisconsin election clerks. In 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. Upon 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. Excerpts and highlights from the draft memo read: "... 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. "Under Wis. Stat. § 343.03(3m), both forms of identification are issued to non-citizens. According to the DMV, identifications marked “Limited Term” indicate “that the license or ID card holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States” and identifications marked “Non-Domiciled” indicate “that the CDL license holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States. "The commission does not know how many of these identifications have been issued... "Because both the “Limited Term” and “Non-Domiciled” identifications are issued pursuant to Chapter 343 of the Statutes, Wis. Stat. § 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… 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. – 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’s 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’s bankruptcy filing. “Many of our poultry farmers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa were left in the lurch by the USDA’s absence of oversight and accountability of Pure Prairie Poultry,” said Rep. Van Orden. “The 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.” Joining 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). To read the full letter, click here or scroll below. October 25, 2024 The Honorable Tom Vilsack Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Vilsack: We are writing today with deep concern regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) distribution and oversight of grants and loans intended to help meat and poultry processors start or expand processing capacity. On September 20, 2024, Pure Prairie Poultry, a Minnesota-based company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Consequently, th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/10/sen-johnson-joins-risch-colleagues-to-introduce-legislation-combatting-israel-s-persecution-at-the-united-nations Sen. Johnson Joins Risch, Colleagues to Introduce Legislation Combatting Israel’s Persecution at the United Nations 2024-10-26 2024 2024-10 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and colleagues in announcing their intent to introduce the Stand with Israel Act to combat the United Nation’s blatant anti-Israel bias. The legislation would block any U.S. dollars from going to the U.N. if it downgrades Israel’s status in any way, such as preventing Israel from having certain voting powers or access to committees or other roles within the organization. “Israel is doing exactly what America would do – defend itself from brutal terrorists. The fact that this effort to downgrade Israel’s status in the UN is even under consideration casts doubt on the legitimacy of the entire UN system and is an unacceptable betrayal of America’s principal ally in the Middle East,” the senator said. “Any attempt to alter Israel’s status at the UN is clearly anti-Semitic,” Ranking Member Risch said. “That said, if the UN member states allow the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization to downgrade Israel’s status at the UN, the U.S. must stop supporting the UN system, as it would clearly be beyond repair. I am disgusted that this outrageous idea has even been discussed, and will do all we can to ensure any changes to Israel’s status will come with consequences.” The legislation is the companion to the House of Representative’s bipartisan H.R. 9394, which Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) introduced. Sens. Johnson and Risch were joined by Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.). Full text of the Stand with Israel Act can be found here. ### 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. Excerpts and highlights from the letter below: "... I write today seeking immediate clarification whether the Limited Term and the Non-Domiciled Identification (“ID”) cards can be used as an acceptable proof of residency for voter registration purposes. "Limited Term and Non-Domiciled ID cards are only issued to individuals who are temporary visitors. To protect the integrity of Wisconsin’s 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. "An elector’s residence is defined by their domicile. In other words, the elector’s '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’s elections rather than any temporary visitor. "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. "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 … 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. – 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. During 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’s housing capacity of 1,200. In a meeting with Oxford’s 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. To watch Rep. Van Orden’s line of questioning during the hearing, click here or below. Image (watch) Rep. Van Orden addressing the Oxford Federal Prison illegal alien population with Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson: Rep. Van Orden: “The criminal illegal alien that Congressman Tiffany referred to earlier made his way across the border with Venezuelan gang tattoos. Those are not a, “Live to Ride, Ride to Live” 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. “Then 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, a… 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 – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee titled: “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Wisconsin Perspectives.” “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ 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,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Today’s 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’s communities. It was an important conversation, and I appreciate every single witness for sharing their unique testimony.” To watch Rep. Scott Fitzgerald's full Q&A at the field hearing click here. The committee hearing welcomed the following witnesses to testify: Jacob “Jake” J. Curtis, General Counsel and Director of Center for Investigative Oversight, Institute for Reforming Government. Rick Rachwal, Co-Founder and Vice-President of the Board, Love, Logan Foundation. Dale J. Schmidt, Sheriff, Dodge County Sheriff’s Department. The Honorable Eric Toney, District Attorney, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin. Henri Kinson, Former School Board Member, Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater, Wisconsin ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/10/senator-johnson-chairman-steil-demand-classified-briefings-on-potential-foreign-influence-in-u-s-elections Senator Johnson, Chairman Steil Demand Classified Briefings on Potential Foreign Influence in U.S. Elections 2024-10-22 2024 2024-10 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) requesting information on potential election interference through fraudulent donations by foreign actors. In the letter to Treasury, Chairman Steil and Ranking Member Johnson requested Suspicious Activity Reports related to ActBlue. They also requested that all three agencies provide classified briefings on the matter. Excerpts from the letters read: "As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration (“CHA”) and as the Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“PSI”), both with broad oversight of our nation’s federal elections, we write to you to raise an urgent concern regarding potential illicit election funding by foreign actors." "CHA has been investigating claims that foreign actors, primarily from Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China, may be using ActBlue to launder illicit money into U.S. political campaigns. The investigation has indicated that these actors may be exploiting existing U.S. donors by making straw donations without their knowledge." Read the full letters here. Background: On April 17, 2023, Ranking Member Ron Johnson wrote to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) regarding a video posted online by the O’Keefe Media Group on March 28, 2023 alleging that political donations are being made in large amounts to certain political groups without the donors’ knowledge. The FEC refused to confirm or deny whether it is investigating this matter. On October 31, 2023, following reports that ActBlue was accepting political contributions without a card verification value (CVV), Chairman 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. On November 27, 2023, ActBlue responded to Chairman Steil’s letter sayi… 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. Excerpts and highlights from the letter below: “As you may be aware, Baxter International’s 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. “According to the company, their site was “significantly impacted by the rain and storm surge” from Hurricane Helene and is temporarily closed. Baxter supplies roughly 60% of the IV fluids to hospitals in the U.S. “Our 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. “With 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.” CLICK HERE to read the full letter. ### 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. — Today, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the Servicemember’s 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. “Veterans in rural Wisconsin should not have to drive hours to Tomah, Madison, or Milwaukee for a simple eyeglass fitting,” said Rep. Van Orden. “I 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.” “Veterans 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,” 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.” Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and John Curtis (UT-03) are original cosponsors. “I’ve 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’m proud to cosponsor the SEE Act, which would improve eye care options for our nation’s veterans by expanding community care coverage,” said Rep. Chavez-DeRemer. “Current VA guidelines do not cover veterans' eyeglass fittings outside of a VA facility,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks. “With 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 O… 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 – 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’s final rule implementing changes to the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act: “When 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. “Last 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’s 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’ve 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. “The final product, which I support, demonstrates the importance of having Republican Commissioners at the FTC to push back on Chair Khan’s radical agenda. The unanimous support for removing th… 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 – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours. A member of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s 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. Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, October 16th: Price County Location: Phillips Public Library 286 Cherry Street Phillips, WI 54555 Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Mobile Office Hours on Monday, October 28th: Lincoln County Location: T. B. Scott Public Library 106 1st Street Merrill, WI 54452 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm Lincoln County Location: Tomahawk Public Library 300 West Lincoln Avenue Tomahawk, WI 54474 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm Oneida County Location: Rhinelander Public Library 106 North Stevens Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, October 29th: Taylor County Location: Frances Simek Memorial Library 400 North Main Street Medford, WI 54451 Time: 8:30 – 9:30am Clark County Location: Neillsville Public Library 409 Hewett Street #1923 Neillsville, WI 54456 Time: 11:00 – 12:00pm Polk County Location: Osceola Village Hall 310 Chieftain Street Osceola, WI 54020 Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm Wood County Location: Pittsville Community Library 5291 3rd Avenue Pittsville, WI 54466 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm Polk County Location: St. Croix Falls Public Library 230 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm Wood County Location: Everett Roehl Public Library 105 South Maple Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, October 30th: Oneida County Location: Minocqua Public Library 415 Menominee Street Minocqua, WI 54548 Time: 9:30 – 10:30am Burnett County Location: Grantsburg Public Library 415 South Robert Street Grantsburg, WI 54840 Time: 10:00 – 11:00am Oneida County Location:… 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. – 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. “We are still losing record numbers of our veterans every day to suicide,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Until 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.” “This bill will save countless lives,” said Rep. Landsman. “Too 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’s resources on the most effective programs, we can make a significant impact in reducing these heartbreaking and entirely unacceptable rates of veteran suicide.” “Veteran suicide is a crisis we cannot afford to overlook, especially as the numbers continue to climb,” said Rep. Luttrell. “As 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.” "The crisis of veteran suicide demands all of our best efforts, and that means using proven and effective tactics and tools to save lives,” said Rep. Deluzio. “I'm glad to partner with Congressman … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4265 Grothman’s 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. “As 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.” “The 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.” "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.” -30- 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/10/sen-johnson-and-colleagues-hold-doj-accountable-for-failure-to-prosecute-noncitizen-voter-registration Sen. Johnson and Colleagues Hold DOJ Accountable for Failure to Prosecute Noncitizen Voter Registration 2024-10-07 2024 2024-10 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), along with 68 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland exposing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) failure to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in America’s federal elections and its refusal to prosecute those who have done so. The lawmakers demanded more information about the incidence of noncitizens registering to vote, and steps that the DOJ is taking to deal with the issue and secure U.S. elections. “We are deeply concerned by reports of non-citizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections,” the lawmakers wrote. “As of today, there has been no response from you or your Department regarding the inquiry on July 12, 2024, seeking information on efforts undertaken by your Department to enforce laws prohibiting non-citizen voting. Given the 2024 Presidential Election is in less than 34 days, your Department’s inaction and refusal to provide any information regarding its efforts to promote public trust and confidence in our elections is especially alarming.” “Clearly, there is a non-negligible amount of voter participation by non-citizens in federal elections, which is not only a serious threat to the integrity of our elections and the democratic process they represent, but also has the potential to reduce Americans’ trust and confidence in election results,” they continued. Sens. Johnson, Britt, Tuberville, and Hagerty were joined by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Pete Ricketts… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/10/sen-johnson-honors-october-7-victims-reaffirms-unwavering-support-for-israel Sen. Johnson Honors October 7 Victims, Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Israel 2024-10-07 2024 2024-10 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and all Senate Republicans in a resolution fully condemning Hamas, calling for American hostages’ safe return home, and reaffirming U.S. support for an enduring and prosperous Israel. A year ago today, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a heinous attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 individuals and taking 251 hostages. One year later, 97 hostages still remain unaccounted for, including seven Americans. The resolution reiterated the senators’ support for “an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel; the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip.” Sens. Johnson and Ernst were joined by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), John Thune (R-S.D.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Full text of the bill can be found here. ### 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 – 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. This 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 – 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. “My office has been hearing from numerous newspapers and residents across the Seventh District who are being negatively affected by significant delays in mail delivery,” said Congressman Tiffany. “The 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’s report. I’ve 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.” “The 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’s clear that changes need to be made,” Tiffany concluded. The USPS has not provided Congressman Tiffany’s casework team with sufficient information regarding the causes of these disruptions despite several open inquiries. You may read the full letter here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/10/sen-johnson-and-colleagues-outline-stark-consequences-of-biden-harris-failure-to-follow-border-laws-protect-whistleblowers Sen. Johnson and Colleagues Outline Stark Consequences of Biden-Harris Failure to Follow Border Laws, Protect Whistleblowers 2024-10-02 2024 2024-10 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 32 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter demanding President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris collect DNA samples from every immigrant the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encounters, per the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005. DHS missed three separate opportunities to gather DNA from the illegal immigrant who murdered Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five. “Compliance with the DNA Fingerprint Act could’ve played a role in assisting law enforcement in the Rachel Morin case. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, the Salvadoran gang member that allegedly raped and killed Rachel Morin, and who also was linked to the murder of a young woman in El Salvador, crossed the border four separate times,” the lawmakers wrote. “Following the law, protecting whistleblowers and ensuring the safety of American citizens like Rachel Morin shouldn’t be controversial. The Biden-Harris administration’s DHS must follow the law—the consequences are stark when they don’t,” they continued. Sens. Johnson and Grassley were joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Thune (R-S.D.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.). Additional House co-signers include House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), along with Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Chip Roy (R-Texas), Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.), Lance Gooden (R-Texas), Barry Moore (R-Ala.), Troy Nehls (R-Texas), Michael Rulli (R-Ohio), Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), August Pfluger (R-Texas), Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) and Josh Brecheen (R-Okla.). Full text of the … 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. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on Iran's missile attacks on Israel: "The weak leadership of the Biden-Harris administration has funded and emboldened Iran, the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, who is now launching a massive missile attack on Israel. I 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 ‘right to exist’, they have the right to live in peace." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/sen-johnson-for-the-washington-reporter-make-america-healthy-again Sen. Johnson for The Washington Reporter: Make America Healthy Again 2024-09-30 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, The Washington Reporter published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) where he explained the corruption and capture of government agencies, the media, medical journals, and the medical establishment by large corporate interests, and how this affects the health of Americans. The full op-ed can be found here and excerpts are below. “On January 24, 2022, I held a public event in the historic Senate Kennedy Caucus room titled, Covid-19: A Second Opinion. It was held two years into the Coronavirus pandemic — a pandemic that was used to frighten and control the public on a global scale. The result was a stunning loss of life and freedom for individuals, trillions of dollars of economic devastation, but billions of dollars of profit, and the accumulation of enormous power by those in control. … “On Monday, September 23rd, I held another event in the same historic room titled: American Health and Nutrition, A Second Opinion. The purpose of that event was to ask questions we haven’t been allowed to ask, and to provide a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within public sanitation, agricultural, food processing, and health care industries that impact our current state of national health. “As the panelists detailed, the current state of America’s health is not good, even though our health care system spent $4.5 trillion in 2022, or more than $13,000 per person. The list of chronic illnesses plaguing Americans is as long as it is depressing: obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, autoimmunity, infertility, Alzheimer’s, dementia, strokes, migraines, mental illness, liver disease, high blood pressure, and autism, to name a few. As Calley Means pointed out, the rates of these diseases are going up as more drugs to treat them are prescribed. “Something has clearly gone wrong, but as Dr. Chris Palmer stated, “they do not want root causes discovered.” By “they,” he means all the people and organizations who are pr… 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’s decision not to station a KC-46 tanker at the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in Milwaukee. “I am disappointed to learn this morning that Wisconsin’s 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,” said Steil. “I will continue to work to ensure Wisconsin is well positioned for future rounds of selection.” NOTE: Last month, Rep. Steil led Wisconsin’s 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. ### 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’s 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 – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a follow-up letter to the City of Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl highlighting her office’s 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. In the letter, Tiffany cited numerous examples of the Clerk’s 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. “I am also skeptical of your office’s claim regarding the retention of emails, text messages, handwritten notes, and other records related to this incident given that the Clerk’s 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,” Tiffany said in the letter. Tiffany added, “If 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 – not after – the election.” You 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’s 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 – 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. “The 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,” said Rep. Fitzgerald (WI-05). “This 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—and I look forward to seeing it make its way through the Senate next.” Background: 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’re 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. A 2023 analysis by CNN found that at least 65 defendants who were bailed out by the Minnesota Freedom Fund “were awaiting trial on felony charges involving violence, physical threats, or sex crimes. All were convicted.” ### 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s (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. Prior to its passage, Rep. Van Orden spoke on the House floor encouraging his colleagues to support the MGIB-SR Tuition Fairness Act. Image [watch] Congressman Van Orden’s floor remarks, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am honored to speak today on behalf of my legislation, H.R. 7323, The Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act. This 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. His voice, along with many other reservists and veterans, made clear the need for this change. This is what representative government should be—listening to our constituents and acting on their behalf. I am proud to represent the brave men and women serving at Fort McCoy, who make sacrifices every day to keep our nation secure. Earlier 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. These 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. Their service must never be overlooked, and their sacrifices must always be honored. By passing this bill, we take a step toward ensuring parity between reservists and active-duty service members. By addressing a key disparity in educational benefits, my legislation will provide reservists with greater access to an affordable education. This is about more than… 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. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against today’s Continuing Resolution (CR): “I voted against the CR to save American agriculture. Instead of cherry-picking Democrat programs from the committee’s 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://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/johnson-peters-paul-and-blumenthal-release-bipartisan-report-examining-u-s-secret-service-security-failures-and-assassination-attempt-on-former-president-trump Johnson, Peters, Paul, and Blumenthal Release Bipartisan Report Examining U.S. Secret Service Security Failures and Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump 2024-09-25 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a bipartisan interim report on the U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) security planning, communications and coordination failures that contributed to the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald. J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The interim report includes key findings and recommendations to address those failures and ensure the Secret Service can effectively carry out its protective mission. “Shortly after the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, PA, I released preliminary findings detailing some of the significant security failures that occurred on that day,” said Ranking Member Johnson. “Today’s interim report expands on those security failures, but the investigation is not complete. Federal agencies like the Secret Service, FBI, and DOJ continue to withhold records that are vital to this Committee’s work. There is still much more information that the public and Congress deserve to know. Going forward, this Committee must be prepared to use compulsory process to ensure that the American people have a complete and thorough understanding of the security failures that resulted in the multiple attempts on former President Trump’s life.” “From planning missteps, to the siloed and flawed communication to the lack of effective coordination between law enforcement, to the breakdowns in technology, the Secret Service’s failures that allowed an assassination attempt on former President Trump at his July 13 rally were shocking, unacceptable, and preventable – and they led to tragic consequences,” said Chairman Peters. “Moving forward, our bipartisan interim report makes recommendations for needed … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/video-release-sen-johnson-s-full-roundtable-discussion-american-health-and-nutrition-a-second-opinion VIDEO RELEASE: Sen. Johnson’s Full Roundtable Discussion, American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion 2024-09-25 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led a roundtable discussion titled, American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. Sen. Johnson and a panel of experts provided a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact the current state of national health. Watch the full four-hour discussion here. PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Casey Means Dr. Casey Means is a medical doctor, New York Times bestselling author, tech entrepreneur (Levels), aspiring regenerative gardener, and outdoor enthusiast. While training as a surgeon, she saw how broken and exploitative the healthcare system is and left to focus on how to keep people out of the operating room. She is passionate about working towards a healthier and happier planet by empowering people to understand their health and the limitless potential within them. She is a graduate of Stanford Undergraduate and Stanford Medical School. Dr. Jordan Peterson Dr. Jordan Peterson is an author, psychologist, online educator, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. The Jordan B Peterson podcast frequently tops the charts in the Education category. He has written three books, Maps of Meaning, an academic work, presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief, and the bestselling 12 Rules for Life, and Beyond Order, which have sold more than seven million copies. He is a graduate of University of Alberta, and he holds a PhD in clinical psychology from McGill University. Calley Means Calley Means is the co-founder of Truemed, a company that enables tax-free spending on food and exercise. He is also the co-author with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, which debuted at #1 on the NYTimes and Amazon lists. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies and is now exposing practices they use to weaponize ou… 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. This 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. Specifically, 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. “I 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,” said Congressman Grothman. “This 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.” “The 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,” said Congressman Mfume. “As 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 … 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 – 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 “around 2,000” duplicate ballots have been sent out by the Madison Clerk’s Office. Given the history of controversial and legally dubious election practices carried out by Madison officials in the past, including Maribeth Witzel-Behl’s personal history as an operative for the left-wing, “Zuckerbucks” financed Center for Tech and Civic Life, Rep. Tiffany demands transparency on how an “error” of this magnitude was allowed to happen at such a pivotal time. In the letter, Tiffany demands answers on: How was this “error” discovered? Has the Clerk’s Office contacted law enforcement to investigate whether this “error” was the result of simple incompetence or a deliberate nefarious act? Has the Clerk’s Office identified what person or persons are responsible for this “error”? Has the Clerk’s Office taken steps to preserve all emails, internal communications, handwritten notes, and other records related to this “error”? What is the exact number of duplicate ballots that were sent out by the Clerk’s Office? The Clerk’s Office claims that this “error” affected voters in only one ward. Which ward was it? Has the Clerk’s Office received any reports of duplicate ballots in other wards, or conducted any due diligence to ensure that this “error” was limited to just a single ward? Have any of these duplicate ballots been returned to the Clerk’s Office, and if so, have they been set aside pending an investigation? The Clerk’s Office has claimed that the duplicate ballots have unique bar codes. Are these unique ballot bar codes linked to individual, identifiable voter profiles? To read the full letter, click here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/sen-johnson-joins-sen-grassley-in-calling-out-abuses-in-the-biden-harris-unaccompanied-migrant-children-program Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Grassley in Calling Out Abuses in the Biden-Harris Unaccompanied Migrant Children Program 2024-09-24 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 42 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in their administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s cover-up of the crisis. HHS has failed to comply with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests issued amid its investigation into more than 100 suspicious sponsors. Under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 500,000 unaccompanied migrant children have crossed the southwest border without a parent or guardian to provide care. Simultaneously, cartel trafficking activity surged an estimated 2,500 percent from the Trump administration to the middle of the Biden-Harris term in 2022. Amid this crisis, the lawmakers noted that the Biden-Harris administration limited background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied children, cut back on familial DNA testing at the border, and decreased information sharing with law enforcement. The lawmakers urged Biden and Harris to “make changes to [their] policies and procedures for UACs” in order to “end this public safety crisis.” They specifically called on the Biden-Harris administration to enhance information sharing with law enforcement and Congress, fully cooperate with DHS’s child exploitation investigation, and thoroughly respond to all congressional oversight requests. “[The Biden-Harris HHS] must stop its cover-up and cooperate with law enforcement and Congress to end this crisis and protect unaccompanied children and the American people,” the lawmakers wrote. Sens. Johnson and Grassley were joined by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), De… 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. – 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. “The 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,” said Van Orden. “By mandating milk on military installations, we are ensuring our men and women in uniform have access to healthy food options while serving our country.” “Milk plays an important role in America’s success— providing vital nutrients to the American people with the help of our dairy farmers in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and across our nation,” said Reschenthaler. “I 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.” 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’s 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 – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate from the company’s strategic direction or long-term goals has transformed boardrooms into partisan platforms where political agendas overshadow sound financial management,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “In an effort to curb the growing politicization of shareholder meetings, I was pleased to see my legislation—Performance Over Politics Act—pass 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.” The 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. This bill was passed as a part of H.R. 4790, the Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act. ### 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’ 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’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ 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. Image Click here or the image above to watch Rep. Steil deliver remarks on the House Floor Rep. Steil released the following statement after today’s vote: “Time and again, proxy advisors have pushed professional investors to vote contrary to retirement savers’ economic interests. Investment advisors, pension funds, and asset managers voting American retirement savers’ shares should be focused on securing your retirement, not advancing their political agenda. “My bill will regulate proxy advisors and bring accountability and transparency to stop the politicization of retirement investments. I’m proud the majority of my colleagues in the House voted to stand up for retirement security, corporate governance, and common sense.” Specifically, the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act will: Provide 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. Improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting process to prioritize retirement security over political issues. Require large asset managers to explain how they use proxy advisor recommendations and put their customers’ economic interests first. NOTE: The Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act will now go to the Senate for consideration. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act. CLICK HERE to read the full bill text. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/sen-johnson-joins-statement-condemning-palestinian-effort-targeting-israel-at-un Sen. Johnson Joins Statement Condemning Palestinian Effort Targeting Israel at UN 2024-09-19 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) signed a joint statement condemning the disgraceful Palestinian Mission’s resolution, which targets the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. The resolution was submitted to the United Nations and could be voted on as early as this week. The senators wrote, “This proposal introduced by the Palestinian delegation, ahead of the United Nations’ General Assembly, is an absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism. It is a clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history.” They continued, “[a]s we approach the one-year anniversary of the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas and affiliated Palestinian terrorist groups against innocent Israeli civilians, which involved murder, mutilation, and sexual violence, the international community must unequivocally unite against this evil, one-sided effort to delegitimize Israel. Instead of proposing biased and counter-productive initiatives, which will do nothing to advance a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the international community must focus its energy and resources on ensuring Hamas and other terrorist groups are completely destroyed. We must remain firm to ensure every single hostage held by these terrorists is safely returned to their loved ones.” Sens. Johnson and Rubio were joined by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.),Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Dan Sullivan (R-Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Kennedy (R-La.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Katie Boyd Brit… 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9494, which included the SAVE Act – 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: “Voting 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’s 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. “It 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. “Crazed 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. “This 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’t 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. “I call upon all leading Democrat mouthpieces, ABC, NBC, CNN, to publicly state that Donald Trump is not a threat to democracy—and clarify what they meant by their statements.” -30- 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/media-advisory-sen-johnson-to-lead-roundtable-discussion-american-health-and-nutrition-a-second-opinion MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Johnson to Lead Roundtable Discussion: “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion” 2024-09-16 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 23, 2024, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will lead a roundtable discussion titled, “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion.” Sen. Johnson and a panel of experts will provide a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within public sanitation, agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact the current state of national health. A livestream of the event will be available. PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Casey Means Dr. Casey Means is a medical doctor, New York Times bestselling author, tech entrepreneur (Levels), aspiring regenerative gardener, and outdoor enthusiast. While training as a surgeon, she saw how broken and exploitative the healthcare system is and left to focus on how to keep people out of the operating room. She is passionate about working towards a healthier and happier planet by empowering people to understand their health and the limitless potential within them. She is a graduate of Stanford Undergraduate and Stanford Medical School. Dr. Jordan Peterson Dr. Jordan Peterson is an author, psychologist, online educator, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. The Jordan B Peterson podcast frequently tops the charts in the Education category. He has written three books, Maps of Meaning, an academic work, presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief, and the bestselling 12 Rules for Life, and Beyond Order, which have sold more than seven million copies. He is a graduate of University of Alberta, and he holds a PhD in clinical psychology from McGill University. Calley Means Calley Means is the co-founder of Truemed, a company that enables tax-free spending on food and exercise. He is also the co-author with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, which debuted at #1 on the NYTimes and Amazon lists. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies … 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 – 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. “Following Putin’s 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’s why I’m 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,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. BACKGROUND: In response to Russia’s 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 – essentially functioning as a countersanction for Russia. American companies shouldn’t 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 t… 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. Under 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. Below are excerpts and highlights from the letter: “Hamas 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. “It 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’s funding networks.” CLICK HERE to read the full letter. CLICK HERE to read more about the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours 2024-09-12 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. St Croix County Office Hours Monday, September 16 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Woodville Community Center (Lions Den) 131 S Main St, Woodville, WI 54028 Dunn County Office Hours Monday, September 16 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Colfax Village Hall 613 Main St, Colfax 54730 Buffalo County Office Hours Monday, September 16 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mondovi City Hall 156 S Franklin Street, Mondovi, WI 54755 Trempealeau County Office Hours Monday, September 16 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arcadia City Hall 945 S Dettloss Dr, Arcadia, WI 54612 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. – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) legislation – the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act – 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’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body to be deemed a treaty, thus requiring the advice and consent of a supermajority of the Senate. After 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 “no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission,” 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. "It’s deeply concerning that the Biden-Harris administration would even consider signing the World Health Organization’s 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’s sovereignty and ensuring that the safety of American citizens remains in the hands of the U.S., not a corrupt international organization,” said Congressman Tiffany. While the WHO failed to finalize their pandemic global treaty earlier this year, scandal-plagued WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, “We will try everything — believing that anything is possible — and make this happen because the world still needs a pandemic treaty.” 59 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Tiffany’s 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. H.R. 1425 is also supported by the Center for Family and Human Rights, Eagle Forum, Family Research Council, Family W… 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. – Today, Veterans’ 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). “As 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,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Those 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.” “The VFW is a critical veterans’ service organization that provides important resources and community for veterans in Western Pennsylvania and across this great country,” said Rep. Deluzio. “I am proud to be a VFW member and know firsthand all the good work they do for my fellow veterans. Today, I’m grateful to join my colleagues Congressman Van Orden and Chairman Bost to introduce a resolution to honor the VFW’s contributions and service over the past 125 years.” “The Veterans of Foreign Wars does invaluable work to support our nation’s veteran community whether it’s 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,” said Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost. “From 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’s 125th anniversary on behalf of veterans, their families, and their survivors.” “I am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating the VFW’s 125th anniversary,” said Armed Services Chairman … 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. The 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. "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." Background: The 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. On 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. On 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. On November 27, 2023, ActBlue responded to Rep. Steil's letter saying it did not require a CVV in order to contribute on their website. On 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… 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 “Non-Cooperation” 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 – 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. Mr. 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. Given that Dane County was classified as “non-cooperative” 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’s interaction with Mr. Coronel Zarate. The lawmakers asked the following questions: Does Dane County still maintain a “non-cooperation” policy, or any other policy that in any way limits or restricts communication or coordination with ICE? Prior to the incident in Prairie du Chien, was Mr. Coronel Zarate ever arrested or detained by Dane County law enforcement? If so, did Dane County ever notify ICE officials that Mr. Coronel Zarate was in custody? Did your agency, at any time, receive an immigration detainer request from ICE officials regarding Mr. Coronel Zarate? If so, did Dane County honor that detainer and attempt to turn Mr. Coronel Zarate over to ICE? “These reckless and misguided “revolving door” 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,”said Reps. Tiffany and Van Orden. You can read the full letter here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/sen-johnson-presses-fda-and-cdc-for-urgent-review-of-alarming-czech-republic-covid-19-vaccine-and-all-cause-mortality-data Sen. Johnson Presses FDA and CDC for Urgent Review of Alarming Czech Republic COVID-19 Vaccine and All-Cause-Mortality Data 2024-09-06 2024 2024-09 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, urging their agencies examine the recent Czech Republic data, which evidences that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) increased all-cause-mortality (ACM) over a 12-month period from the time of vaccination for every age. Findings for the one year post injection mortality rate (MR) of Moderna relative to Pfizer for each age for those who received two shots in 2021, show that Moderna shots increased ACM on an absolute basis compared to Pfizer. The report detailing the Czech data was first pre-published on July 17, 2024 by Steve Kirsch, who obtained it by public records request and translated and reviewed the official Czech government data on COVID-19 vaccines administered in the Czech Republic. Additional analysis was published by diagnostic pathologist Dr. Clare Craig of the Czech data and her report concurs its finding and articulates that her confidence comes from multiple angles: The mortality rate was lower for Pfizer in every age group; The mortality rate was lower for every month of injection; and The mortality rate was lower for every period of death. There was no systemic or systematic bias by brand in the Czech Republic. The senator not only urges the FDA and CDC to review the Czech data, and Mr. Kirsch’s and Dr. Craig’s analyses, but also requests information from the agencies surrounding mortality rates of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Read more about the senator’s September 4, 2024 letter to the FDA and CDC in Daily Signal. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 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 – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours. A member of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s 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. Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, September 11th: Vilas County Location: Land O’ Lakes Public Library 4242 County Road B Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Forest County Location: Wabeno Public Library 4556 North Branch Street Wabeno, WI 54566 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 12th: Langlade County Location: White Lake Village Hall 615 School Street White Lake, WI 54491 Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Marathon County Location: Marathon City Public Library 515 Washington Street Marathon City, WI 54448 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, September 19th: Chippewa County Location: G.E. Bleskacek Public Memorial Library 1519 17th Avenue Bloomer, WI 54724 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Chippewa County Location: Cornell Public Library 117 North 3rd Street Cornell, WI 54732 Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Rusk County Location: Rusk County Community Library 418 Corbett Avenue West Ladysmith, WI 54848 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, September 24th: Marathon County Location: Marathon County Public Library- Hatley Branch 435 Curtis Avenue Hatley, WI 54440 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am St. Croix County Location: Hop and Barrel Brewing 310 2nd Street Hudson, WI 54016 Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm St. Croix County Location: American Legion Post 80 1260 Wall Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, September 25th: Washburn County Location: Spooner Memorial Library 421 High Street Spooner, WI 54801 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Burnett County Location: La… 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’s Wisconsin Sexual Assault Treatment Center Coordinator and Dr. David Galbis-Reig, Medical Director of Addiction Services with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2024 Health Care Hero Awards. Health Care Hero Rachel Cortez A Health Care Hero Award was presented to Rachel Cortez, Ascension’s Wisconsin Sexual Assault Treatment Center Coordinator. Additionally, Rachel leads Ascension’s 24/7 Mobile Sexual Assault Treatment Center – 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’s colleagues describe her as a powerful advocate for trauma-informed care who empowers patients who have experienced sexual assault and domestic violence. Health Care Hero Dr. David Galbis-Reig A 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. NOTE: Recipients of these awards were nominated by local Wisconsin citizens and selected by Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Health Care Advisory Board. The Health Care Advisory Board is comprised of health care professionals across Southeast Wisconsin. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/8/sen-johnson-releases-updated-timeline-of-law-enforcement-tracking-trump-shooter-on-july-13-2024 Sen. Johnson Releases Updated Timeline of Law Enforcement Tracking Trump Shooter on July 13, 2024 2024-08-29 2024 2024-08 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an updated timeline of law enforcement’s awareness of would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, in the hours, minutes, and seconds, leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024. Senator Johnson entered an earlier version of this timeline into the hearing record on July 30, 2024 during a joint Senate committee hearing before members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Committee on the Judiciary. At that hearing the senator noted, “we will continue to update this timeline as more information becomes public. This is the way you do an investigation. We need to find out literally second by second what happened so the American public understands the truth.” The timeline, featuring information from law enforcement radio communications, publicly released body camera footage from local law enforcement, and media reports, highlights how law enforcement tracked Crooks over the 90 minutes preceding the first shots being fired and their immediate reaction to the shooting. The new and updated information is highlighted in the timeline that can be viewed here. Shortly after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Senator Johnson released preliminary findings regarding the security failures at the July 13 rally. The July 21, 2024 and July 23, 2024 preliminary findings can be found here and here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
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 – 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’s first National Park, the economy, border, and more. “Telephone town halls provide a convenient way to ask any questions you have, right from the comfort of your home,” said Congressman Tiffany. “I 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.” Constituents in Wisconsin’s Seventh District may join the call by dialing 833-946-1523 at the time of the event. The event will approximately last one hour. *Please be advised that Congressman Tiffany’s telephone town halls are subject to last-minute cancellations. Be sure to follow Congressman Tiffany on Facebook for updates. ### 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 – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours. A member of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s 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. Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, August 22nd: Marathon County Location: Abbotsford Public Library 203 North 1st Street Abbotsford, WI 54405 Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Lincoln County Location: T.B. Scott Library 106 1st Street Merrill, WI 54452 Time: 11 am – 12 pm Lincoln County Location: Harrison Town Hall N10095 County Road B Tomahawk, WI 54487 Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Clark County Location: Loyal Public Library 214 North Main Street Loyal, WI 54446 Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Clark County Location: Withee Public Library 511 Division Street Withee, WI 54498 Time: 4 pm – 5 pm Mobile Office Hours on Monday, August 26th: Polk County Location: Osceola Village Hall 310 Chieftain Street Osceola, WI 54020 Time: 2:30 pm – 4 pm Taylor County Location: Frances L. Simek Memorial Library 400 North Main Street Medford, WI 54451 Time: 4 pm – 5 pm Polk County Location: St. Croix Falls Public Library 230 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Time: 4:30 pm – 6 pm Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, August 27th: Bayfield County Location: Iron River Public Library 68235 North Main Street Iron River, WI 54847 Time: 10 am – 11 am Iron County Location: Hurley City Hall 405 5th Avenue North Hurley, WI 54534 Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Barron County Location: Barron City Hall 510 East La Salle Avenue Barron, WI 54812 Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm Barron County Location: Rice Lake Public Library 2 East Marshall Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 Time: 5 pm – 6:30 pm If you have any further questions or need help with a federal agency and cannot make it to these mobile office hours, Congressman Tiffa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/8/sens-johnson-blumenthal-paul-and-peters-request-dhs-and-fbi-provide-information-on-individual-with-ties-to-iran-in-connection-with-foiled-assassination-plot Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal, Paul, and Peters Request DHS and FBI Provide Information on Individual with Ties to Iran in Connection with Foiled Assassination Plot 2024-08-16 2024 2024-08 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting information on a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. government officials. Following the senators’ initial July 24, 2024 requests, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with ties to Iran, who the Department alleges "orchestrated a plot to assassinate a politician or U.S. government officials on U.S. soil." Public reports indicate this may have included former President Trump. The FBI was reportedly aware of Merchant before he arrived in the U.S., and sponsored his immigration parole for “security interests.” The senators are requesting information to understand the extent of FBI’s and DHS’s awareness of Merchant and his plot, as well as whether and how intelligence on any election security threats was disseminated to relevant agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, and related security decisions. Read more about the senators’ August 14, 2024 letter in Fox News. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/8/sen-johnson-reveals-politically-motivated-attempt-to-hinder-dhs-inspector-general-s-oversight-of-the-biden-harris-administration-s-failed-border-policies Sen. Johnson Reveals “Politically Motivated” Attempt to Hinder DHS Inspector General’s Oversight of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Failed Border Policies 2024-08-15 2024 2024-08 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Kimberly Howell, Chairperson of the Integrity Committee, which is part of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), after whistleblowers alleged the committee may be inappropriately targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) for political reasons. The letter requested information relating to the Integrity Committee’s apparent ongoing investigations into the DHS OIG. The DHS Inspector General, Dr. Joseph Cuffari, was appointed by President Donald Trump and has helmed multiple inspections into vulnerabilities at the southern border. Whistleblowers allege that the Integrity’s onerous examinations may be an attempt to hinder, delay, or stop the DHS OIG’s effort to expose the Biden-Harris administration’s policy failures. “[A]ny effort to obstruct, delay, or silence the DHS OIG, particularly for political purposes, is completely unacceptable,” the senators wrote. Read more about the senators’ August 12, 2024 letter in Breitbart. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 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’re 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. – 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. “America’s 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,” said Congressman Van Orden. “I 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.” “The 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,” said Congressman Harder. “I 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’re eating and where it’s from.” “On 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,” said Robert Budway, President of Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). “Ensuring that imported canned foods are properly labeled will empower American consumers to easily distinguish between products made in America and those packaged i… 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) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led Wisconsin’s 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. “The 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. “The 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,” the lawmakers wrote. The lawmakers continued, “Upgrading 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.” “The 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’s role in modernizing the Air Force’s 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,” the lawmakers concluded. Co-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). NOTE: Pictured Rep. Stei… 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’s 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. “Twelve 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,” 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.” Cosponsors 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). CLICK HERE to read the full text of the resolution ### 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. Specifically, the congressmen express support for RRCC’s 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. Excerpts and highlights from the letter below: “The 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. “The clinic’s 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).” CLICK HERE to read the full letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/8/sen-johnson-joins-bill-preventing-who-from-spending-american-tax-dollars-on-pandemic-treaties Sen. Johnson Joins Bill Preventing WHO from Spending American Tax Dollars on Pandemic Treaties 2024-08-02 2024 2024-08 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eleven of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act. The legislation would stop the United States from entering any international agreement, convention, or instrument with the World Health Organization (WHO) related to pandemic prevention or response without ratification by the Senate. It would also prohibit the WHO from using American taxpayer dollars on partisan international pandemic treaties without approval by the United States Senate. Sens. Johnson and Barrasso were joined by U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). Full text of the legislation can be found here. ### 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 – 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. The bill, H.R. 7199, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the “Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office.” Colonel Hans Christian Heg was a staunch abolitionist who was the highest-ranking Union casualty from Wisconsin in the Civil War. “I 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,” said Rep. Fitzgerald (WI-05). “This bill ensures that Colonel Heg’s 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.” BACKGROUND: 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. On 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. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-releases-timeline-of-law-enforcement-tracking-trump-shooter-on-july-13-2024 Sen. Johnson Releases Timeline of Law Enforcement Tracking Trump Shooter on July 13, 2024 2024-07-30 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) entered into the hearing record a detailed timeline of law enforcement’s awareness of would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, in the hours, minutes, and seconds, leading up to the shooting of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024. The timeline features radio communications from local law enforcement as well as media reports and highlights how law enforcement tracked Crooks over 90 minutes and their immediate reaction to the shooting. Sen. Johnson entered this timeline into the record during a joint Senate committee hearing before members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Committee on the Judiciary. There, Sen. Johnson questioned Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Paul Abbate about the security failures at the Trump rally. The timeline can be viewed here. In addition to the timeline, Sen. Johnson entered into the record his July 14, 2024 letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and FBI Director Wray requesting a records preservation and documents connected to the security at the Trump rally. Sen. Johnson also entered into the record his preliminary findings regarding the security failures at the Trump rally. The July 21, 2024 and July 23, 2024 preliminary findings can be found here and here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours/74aded3a-d9ec-4356-9dda-01dc31bfd216 Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours 2024-07-26 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Marinette County Office Hours Wednesday, July 31 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wausaukee Village Hall 704 Main Street, Wausaukee, WI 54177 Oconto County Office Hours Wednesday, July 31 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gillett Public Library 200 E Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124 ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sens-johnson-blumenthal-paul-and-peters-demand-information-on-the-assassination-attempt-of-former-president-trump Sens. Johnson, Blumenthal, Paul, and Peters Demand Information on the Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump 2024-07-26 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), ranking member and chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), ranking member and chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent letters requesting information related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The bipartisan documents and information requests were sent to the United States Secret Service (USSS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Beaver County District Attorney, Butler County District Attorney, Butler County Sheriff, Butler Township Police Department, and Pennsylvania State Police. “We write to request documents and information related to the assassination attempt on former President Trump and the loss of life of one attendee and injuries to two others during a campaign rally in Butler, PA, on July 13, 2024,” wrote the senators. They continued, “[T]he Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has initiated a bipartisan investigation into how this attack was able to occur, what security, personnel, or other failures contributed to the attempt, and steps that must be taken to ensure any mistakes are avoided in the future.” The senators are requesting information from three federal agencies and five state and local law enforcement agencies related to the security preparations for and response to the attack during the campaign rally in Pennsylvania, along with the failures that led to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senators are seeking information on security preparations, intelligence gathering on potential violence prior to the attack, and detailed explanations of the agencies’ security response. Full text of the letter to USSS can be found here. Full text of the letter to FBI can be found here. Full text of the letter to DHS I&A can be found her… 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. “For more than 75 years, Israel has been America’s 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.” ### 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’s 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress: “This 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’ 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. – 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. “The Apostle Islands are one of Wisconsin’s true crown jewels and deserve to be recognized as the state’s 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,” said Rep. Tiffany. Background: The 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. This 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. Officials/Organizations supporting theApostle Islands National … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-releases-additional-preliminary-finding-on-assassination-attempt-of-former-president-trump Sen. Johnson Releases Additional Preliminary Finding on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump 2024-07-23 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an additional preliminary finding regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senator reported that eight shell casings were found near the body of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks according to first-hand information obtained by his office. Senator Johnson released this material—even though it is preliminary—to ensure transparency and to keep the public well-informed. The additional preliminary finding can be found here. The senator’s July 21, 2024 preliminary findings can be found here. The July 14, 2024 letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray on the assassination attempt can be found here. Senator Johnson’s office continues to encourage anyone with relevant information on the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt or the shooter to come forward to his office and email his whistleblower account: Whistleblower_PSIJohnson@hsgac.senate.gov. ### 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. –Today, 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’s 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. “We 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,” said Congressman Van Orden. “In order to restore Americans and our allies’ 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.” To read the full letter, click here or scroll below. In 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. July 22, 2024 The Honorable Kamala D. Harris Vice President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Madam Vice President, I write to you with a profound sense of urgency regarding the President of the United States’ 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. The Constitution of the United States provides a mechanism to address such concern… 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’s 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. – 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’s 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. Other 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’s (FEMA) National Dam Safety Program through 2028 and strengthening the High Hazard Potential Dam program. Prior 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. Congressman Van Orden’s remarks, as delivered: I stand in strong support of H.R. 8812 for the very specific reason that I represent Wisconsin's Third Congressional District. We have the largest continuous section of the Mississippi River of any district in the country. We don't have a north-south highway – we have the Mississippi River. This 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. We've got a project to check out flood risk manag… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-releases-preliminary-findings-on-review-of-july-13-2024-assassination-attempt-on-former-president-trump Sen. Johnson Releases Preliminary Findings on Review of July 13, 2024 Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump 2024-07-21 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released preliminary findings relating to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his July 13, 2024 campaign rally in Butler, PA. Immediately following the shooting, Senator Johnson’s office began contacting federal, state, and local government entities as well as private companies seeking information about the security failures at the rally. The preliminary findings released today are based on the initial information the senator’s office obtained over the last week. The senator is sharing this information with the public to be transparent and to ensure that all entities examining the assassination attempt are equipped with this information. The five preliminary findings are listed below: Secret Service did not attend a security briefing provided to local special weapons and tactics (SWAT) and sniper teams the morning of July 13, 2024; Local law enforcement said communications were siloed and they were not in frequent radio contact directly with Secret Service; Local law enforcement notified command about Crooks prior to the shooting and received confirmation that Secret Service was aware of the notification; Following the shooting Secret Service was seen on the roof of the American Glass Research (AGR) building with local law enforcement; photos of the shooter were sent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for facial recognition; and Secret Service was initially not going to send snipers to the rally, according to local law enforcement. A timeline is also enclosed with these preliminary findings highlighting significant events based on information obtained by the senator’s office. On July 14, 2024, Senator Johnson wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding a preservation of records, information relating to the security of the Butler rally, background information on … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-demands-doj-dhs-fbi-preserve-records-following-assassination-attempt Sen. Johnson Demands DOJ, DHS, FBI Preserve Records Following Assassination Attempt 2024-07-14 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting the agencies preserve all records referring or relating to the protective detail of former President Trump. The letter additionally requested information relating to the security plans of the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president. “While there is still much more information that has yet to be uncovered and shared with the public, the American people deserve a full explanation and complete transparency about this failure of security,”the senator wrote. The July 14, 2024 letter can be foundhere. ### 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’s 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. – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07) legislation – the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act – 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’s (WHO) intergovernmental negotiating body to be deemed a treaty, thus requiring the advice and consent of a supermajority of the Senate. This 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, “We will try everything — believing that anything is possible — and make this happen because the world still needs a pandemic treaty.” "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,” said Congressman Tiffany. 59 Members of Congress cosponsored Rep. Tiffany’s 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. H.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’s Rights Without Frontiers. You can read more about H.R. 1425here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-demands-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-turn-over-records-on-inadmissible-travelers-at-u-s-airports Sen. Johnson Demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas Turn Over Records on Inadmissible Travelers at U.S. Airports 2024-07-11 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability to detain and remove inadmissible travelers from U.S. airports. The DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently published a report providing further evidence of the Biden administration’s disastrous handling of border security and blatant disregard for immigration laws. The OIG report found that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) identified 66,491 inadmissible non-citizen travelers at U.S. airports during an 18-month period. The OIG found that between 2021 and 2023, almost 400 inadmissible non-citizen travelers from a single undisclosed U.S. international airport were released into the U.S. with verbal instructions to return for their removal flights. At least 168 of those travelers failed to return for their removal flights. “This security lapse must be fixed so that American airports do not become yet another easily exploited avenue for illegal immigration and terrorism,” Sen. Johnson wrote. The senator is requesting that Sec. Mayorkas provide information related to this lapse in security by July 22, 2024. Read more about the senator’s July 8, 2024 letter to Sec. Mayorkas in Breitbart. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 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). "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.” Background: The 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. The SAVE Act: Helps 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. Strengthens our election administration and restores Americans' confidence in our elections. Allows states to access federal databases containing citizenship information to help the states perform voter list maintenance and remove noncitizens from the voter rolls. CLICK HERE to read the bill. ### 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. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of H.R. 8281 – 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. “Eighty percent of Americans believe that only U.S. citizens should be voting in U.S. elections,” said Congressman Van Orden. “The SAVE Act will go a long way in ensuring that this is the case.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours 2024-07-10 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Florence County Office Hours Wednesday, July 10 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Florence Public Library 400 Olive Ave, Florence, WI 54121 Forest County Office Hours Wednesday, July 10 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Armstrong Creek Town Hall 501 1st Ave., 7860 Old 101, Armstrong Creek, WI 54103 Winnebago County Office Hours Thursday, July 11 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Black Wolf Town Hall 380 E Black Wolf Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902 Green Lake County Office Hours Thursday, July 11 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Berlin Public Library 121 W Park Ave, Berlin, WI 54923 Marquette County Office Hours Thursday, July 11 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Neshkoro Public Library 132 S Main St, Neshkoro, WI 54960 Waushara County Office Hours Thursday, July 11 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Redgranite Public Library 135 W Bannerman Ave, Redgranite, WI 54970 Fond du Lac County Office Hours Thursday, July 18 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fairwater Village Hall 407 Main Street, Fairwater, WI 53931 Dodge County Office Hours Thursday, July 18 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Hustisford Community Library 609 W Juneau St, Hustisford, WI 53034 Washington County Office Hours Thursday, July 18 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Newburg Village Hall 620 W Main St, Newburg, WI 53060 Sheboygan County Office Hours Thursday, July 18 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Memorial Park 21 Van Altena Ave, Cedar Grove, WI 53013 Jackson County Office Hours Wednesday, June 19 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Village of Merrillan 101 S Main St Merrillan, WI 54754 ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/7/video-release-sen-johnson-exposes-horrors-of-biden-s-inhumane-open-border-policy *** VIDEO RELEASE *** Sen. Johnson Exposes Horrors of Biden’s Inhumane Open Border Policy 2024-07-10 2024 2024-07 Republican Senate WI Ron Johnson J000293 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov ronjohnson https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” Sen. Johnsoncalled out the Biden administration for failing to protect migrant children at the border who have been exploited and abused due to the inhumanity of this administration’s open border. Sen. Johnson’s remarks can be foundhere. ### 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 – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the following mobile office hours. A member of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s 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. Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 16th: Wood County Location: Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library 105 South Maple Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, July 17th: Price County Location: Ogema Public Library W5005 WI-86 Ogema, WI 54459 Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Mobile Office Hours on Monday, July 22nd: Price County Location: Park Falls Public Library 121 4th Avenue North Park Falls, WI 54552 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Langlade County Location: Elcho Public Library – Inside Elcho High School 9630 Antigo Street Elcho, WI 54428 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Ashland County Location: Legion Memorial Library 106 Iron Street Mellen, WI 54546 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Forest County Location: Laona Public Library 5216 Forest Avenue Laona, WI 54541 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Oneida County Location: Rhinelander District Library 106 North Stevens Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, July 24th: Vilas County Location: Frank B. Koller Memorial Library 5761 US-51 Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Iron County Location: Hurley City Hall 405 5th Avenue North Hurley, WI 54534 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Price County Location: Park Falls Public Library 121 4th Avenue North Park Falls, WI 54552 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 23rd: Marathon County Location: Marathon County Public Library – Mosinee Branch 123 Main Street Mosinee, WI 54455 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, July 25th: Marathon County Locati… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z

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