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https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-additional-flexibility-for-digital-asset-rulemaking Emmer Urges Additional Flexibility for Digital Asset Rulemaking 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and seven of his colleagues and Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to express concerns regarding a limited comment period to respond to a recently released rule making significant changes to the regulation of digital assets. The rule was announced on December 18, 2020, and comments must be received by January 4, 2021. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) rule would require certain members of the cryptocurrency industry to submit additional reports and keep records relating to customer identities if transactions are made above certain thresholds. The additional data collection also pertains to unhosted wallets, which do not require a financial institution to conduct transactions. Congressman Emmer's letter requests a 60 day comment period for public and stakeholder input on the rule before it is finalized, and a potential delay of implementation to allow stakeholders to become compliant. “The blockchain industry and cryptocurrency innovations are constantly and rapidly evolving. Government frequently struggles to keep up. We owe it to this community to be fair, transparent, and open to stakeholder advice," said Emmer. "Our request is simple: allow additional flexibility for stakeholders to comment and advise our government on this proposal," Emmer concluded. Read the letter here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=14FD5053-6EE0-4841-B64E-11D13F004C19 Emmer Urges Additional Flexibility for Digital Asset Rulemaking 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-and-lynch-introduce-bill-to-study-use-of-distributed-ledger-technology-in-post-trade-clearing-and-settlement Emmer and Lynch Introduce Bill to Study Use of Distributed Ledger Technology in Post-Trade Clearing and Settlement 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation, H.R. 8989, to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to study the operational regulatory challenges and opportunities in the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the post-trade clearing and settlement process. The legislation, which would require the SEC to produce two reports over two years to identify best practices, steps toward establishing international standards, and the implications of utilizing DLT systems. In studying these issues, the SEC is directed to work with both domestic and international stakeholders. “I am very hopeful about distributed ledger technology and its use in the clearing and settlement process. These studies will provide the necessary advancement and understanding of this outstanding technology, and will eventually allow for the implementation of these important upgrades. In order to lead in the global financial landscape, we must be exploring and innovating. It has been an honor to work with Chairman Lynch on the Task Force on Financial Technology, and this effort is a great example of the nonpartisan work Congress can advance to support fintech in the United States,” said Emmer. “Distributed ledger technology, like Blockchain, has the potential to make systems more efficient and more secure,” said Lynch. “Post-trade clearing and settlement is ripe for the kind of evolution that DLT offers. These studies will lay the groundwork for upgrades in our financial markets necessary to maintain the preeminence of the American financial system. I’m grateful for the work of Mr. Emmer on this legislation and am looking forward to working with the SEC to ensure confidence in the technology used in capital markets.” Representative Lynch is the Chairman and Representative Emmer is the Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee’s Task Force on Financial Technology. Over the past 18 months, the Task Force has received considerable testimony on the potential… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C87C2E63-5597-401D-BF15-C146F7197F02 Emmer and Lynch Introduce Bill to Study Use of Distributed Ledger Technology in Post-Trade Clearing and Settlement 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-craig-statement-voting-override-president-trump-s-veto-2021 Representative Craig Statement on Voting to Override President Trump’s Veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote to override the President's veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act: By vetoing the bipartisan NDAA last week, the President chose to prioritize his own political interests over our national security. In doing so, he denied our service members a hard-earned pay raise, blocked paid family leave for countless federal employees and prevented Minnesota veterans from getting the care they deserve. Today, I'm proud to cast my vote to override this senseless stunt and to give our armed forces the resources they need to keep us safe in the year to come. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-hagedorn-undergoes-successful-kidney-resection-surgery-mayo-clinic Congressman Hagedorn Undergoes Successful Kidney Resection Surgery at the Mayo Clinic 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy ROCHESTER, Minn. This morning, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) underwent an elective procedure to remove his kidney and surrounding cancerous tissues at Rochester's Mayo Clinic. According to the Congressman's wife, Jennifer Carnahan, the performing surgeon said the procedure was a success and Jim is resting comfortably. The following statement was written by Congressman Hagedorn just prior to his surgery: Jennifer and I are at the Mayo Clinic this morningfor my elective kidney resection surgery. For those wondering if this is good news, it is! A little over 23 months ago, I was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. Ever since, I've been receiving immunotherapy at Mayo. My body's response to the innovative treatments has been fantastic. The cancer has been beaten back, degraded, and is localized on the kidney. Because my condition improved so dramatically these past months and my other kidney functions just fine, doctors decided it was time to go in and remove the kidney, and by doing so, extract an estimated 99 percent of the cancer in my body. This doesn't mean I can quit fighting or am cured, but to make it to this point and be able to work hard and live a full life along the way is a mini-miracle. I am extremely fortunate. Patients don't fight cancer by themselves. They need lots of help. I appreciate my loving wife, Jennifer, being by my side every step of the way. I'm also grateful for my family, friends, staff,and so many others for their support, prayers, and encouragement. Ultimately, it's the healing hands of God, the Mayo Clinic, and the innovative immunotherapy that are pulling me through. Special thanks to my doctors, nurses, technicians, and other professionals at Mayo for all their concern and world class quality care. For those dealing with serious illness, keep fighting, don't give up! New cures are available virtually every day. And to those enjoying good health, please see your doctor regularly and get those annual cancer screenings. For most, early detection makes a huge difference. Jim Hage… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-calls-return-regular-order-appropriations-process Hagedorn Calls for "Return to Regular Order" in Appropriations Process 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy BLUE EARTH, Minn. - Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement regarding needed reforms in the congressional appropriations and government funding process: "While imperfect, the COVID relief package is a necessary lifeline for small businesses, agriculture, and familiesin the midst ofstate government-imposed shutdowns, and they will receive billions of dollars in direct aid and loans. "Of course, the best recipe for the American people is to fully reopen our businesses, schools, and society. "I have been a relentless advocate for reopening Minnesota and have not been shy about standing up to Governor Walz. He has instituted a series of arbitrary decrees that have picked winners and losers and harmed many Minnesotans in a number of ways. Governor Walz should immediately relinquish his emergency powers and begin crafting policies with our state legislature. "The packagewe voted on earlier this weekis a result of negotiations led by the White House and congressional leadership.We arrived hereafter months of political stonewalling by Speaker Pelosi and aclosed-doorprocess orchestrated by her leadership. "Something that was particularly unseemly was how Speaker Pelosi combined the bipartisan COVID relief package with an enormous continuing appropriations bill that funded a huge number of federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2021, which ends September 30, 2021. "This has created some confusion by commingling coronavirus relief with programs like State Department funding and foreign aid. "President Trump has insinuated that he may veto the legislation unless excessive foreign aid spending is eliminated. I wholeheartedly support the President's effort to cut needless spending and will encourage Republican House leadership to fight for taxpayers. "This processand the Speaker's partisan games are simplyunfitting of the People's House.Moving forward, we must commit to regular order and an appropriations process with 12 separate bills subjected to the amendment process. This will afford all of us an opportuni… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ilhan-omar-pardoning-monstrous-criminals-will-leave-dark-mark-history Ilhan Omar: Pardoning Monstrous Criminals Will Leave a Dark Mark on the History of Presidential Pardons 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper MINNEAPOLIS— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following Donald Trump's pardon of four Blackwater contractors convicted of killing 14 civilians in Iraq in 2007. "This is a dark day for our country. Private Blackwater mercenaries Nicholas Slatten, Paul Alvin Slough, Evan Shawn Liberty, and Dustin Laurent Heard are war criminals. "They killed 14 civilians in broad daylight and showed no remorse. Pardoning war criminals who murdered innocents—including children— goes directly against every value we claim to hold as Americans and gives a green light to war criminals and human rights abusers around the world. "Of course, Blackwater was run by Trump supporter and war profiteer Erik Prince, also the brother of Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. One set of rules for Trump and his cronies. Another one for everyone else. Pardoning monstrous criminals will leave a dark mark on the history of presidential pardons." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-presses-va-answers-after-hearing-minnesota-veterans-be-hit-bills-medical U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses VA for Answers After Hearing From Minnesota Veterans to be Hit by Bills for Medical Expenses Incurred During Pandemic Billing Moratorium 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy VA Took Step to Suspend Copay & Medical Billing Through December 31 in Response to Pandemic; Senator Calls to Extend Billing Moratorium as Financial Hardships Continue for Families & Veterans Across the Country WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/22/20]Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is pressing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for answers after hearing from veterans who are set to receive medical bills for accrued copay and medical costs incurred during a VA billing moratorium issued in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Earlier this year, the VA suspended copay and other medical billing through December 31 to help veterans weather the hardships of COVID-19. Now, Sen. Smith is hearing from veterans who say they have received word from the VA that come January, they will receive bills for costs during the billing moratorium. Sen. Smith is calling on the VA to extend this moratorium, and to provide answers on the VA's billing practices. At the beginning of April, 2020, VA took the laudable step of suspending copay and other medical billing through December 31st, 2020, which helped our veterans through the initial economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I recently learned that VA sent out letters to Veterans notifying them that they will receive a bill in January to collect the accrued copay and medical debts incurred during this time. While I recognize the financial and operational necessity of collecting these bills, the extraordinary conditions that necessitated the billing suspension have not ended, wrote Sen. Smith. The pandemic is ongoing, and for many American families and veterans, the accompanying economic distress is more acute than ever. We must keep our focus on ensuring the full health and wellbeing of our veterans and their families. Therefore, at a minimum, I urge you to extend the billing moratorium through at least the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. In addition, Sen. Smith is asking for the VA to provide answers about whether veterans will b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smiths-bipartisan-bills-help-tribes-combat-homelessness-help-more-native-families U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bipartisan Bills to Help Tribes Combat Homelessness & Help More Native Families Become Homeowners to be Signed Into Law 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Bipartisan Legislation Heads to President's Desk as Part of Congress' Year-End Appropriations Package WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/22/20]Two bipartisan bills led by U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) tohelp Tribes combat homelessness and tohelp Native families become homeownersare headed to the President's desk to be signed into law as part of Congress'year-end appropriations package. TheTribal Access to Homeless Assistance Actled by Sen. Smith and co-led by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)will make Tribes eligible to apply forthe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s homeless assistance funds through the Continuum of Care program.While Tribal leaders in Minnesota and across the country have been working diligently to address housing insecurity in Tribal areas,Tribes andTribally designated housing entities have been unable to access these HUD resources to combat homelessness. TheNative American Housing Affordability Actco-led by Sen. Smith and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.)will reform the HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program to make it easier to secure a mortgage on Tribal trust land. The passage of these two bipartisan laws will make improvements along the continuum of housing on Tribal lands in Minnesota and across the country,said Sen. Smith, a member of both the Senate Indian Affairs and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committees. The bipartisanNative American Housing Affordability Actwill remove red tape that slows down loan processing time to promote homeownership and create opportunity for Native communities. And theTribal Access to Homeless Assistance Actwill helpIndigenous leaders combat housing insecurity in their communities by making Tribes eligible to apply forfederal assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-craig-statement-passage-government-funding-and-covid-19-relief Representative Craig Statement on Passage of Government Funding and COVID-19 Relief Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the House passage of an omnibus government funding bill as well as a COVID relief bill. The bill now awaits approval in the Senate, before it heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation took too long and is far from perfect but I'm glad that we were finally able to come together to fund the government and pass a crucial relief package that will provide support to Minnesota families, struggling small businesses, out-of-work Americans and our health care professionals. There is still much work to be done to keep one another safe while the vaccines are distributed but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-hagedorn-stauber-and-state-leaders-urge-walz-to-do-more-to-reopen-schools Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber, and State Leaders Urge Walz to Do More to Reopen Schools 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Senator Paul Gazelka, Minnesota State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Senator Michelle Benson, and Minnesota State House Minority Leader Representative Kurt Daudt sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to reopen schools across the state based on recent news of rising failing grades in Minnesotan children, and data that has demonstrated schools can conduct in-person learning safely. This past Wednesday, Governor Walz announced that elementary schools would have the option to return to in-person learning in January. However, this action alone falls short of providing all Minnesota schools the necessary flexibility to quickly return to an in-person environment. The letter urges the Governor to do more to both promote and encourage a timely return to in-person learning at all levels. Recent reporting has detailed a dramatic increase of failing grades in Minnesota children. These impacts are also felt disproportionately among those learning English, and disabled or disadvantaged children. In Minnesota, there have been 389,171 positive coronavirus cases. Less than 3 percent (10,769) of those cases have been reportedly associated with PreK-12 buildings, and in the last two weeks, 68% of affected schools have reported only one case. The letter urges the Governor to follow a data-driven approach to schools, which if implemented would allow hundreds of thousands of children to return to an in-person educational setting that has proven to be a more effective learning environment. "As a father of seven, I have seen through each of my children the importance of socialization and in-person learning. As a Representative, I have seen the toll closed schools have had on children most in need of a quality education, their parents, and our economy. The Governor’s choice to ignore this data has kept the children of Minnesota from reaching their full potential and… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-passage-of-coronavirus-aid-package-and-government-funding Emmer Statement on Passage of Coronavirus Aid Package and Government Funding 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding passage of Coronavirus aid and government funding: “Today, Congress finally came together to pass needed coronavirus relief for Americans. Just two months ago, Speaker Pelosi was offered a proposal twice the size of today’s relief package but turned it down. I am pleased she has finally decided to come to the table and find agreement on behalf of the American people. “Today's vote provides $28 billion for vaccines and distribution and sends hundreds of billions more to reenergize the Paycheck Protection Program, helping employers and employees struggling to stay afloat under COVID-19 restrictions. This legislation supports our childcare providers to help parents eager to return to work and provides $85 billion in funding for schools and universities so they can safely reopen for in-person learning. It also fully funds programs designed to ensure mental health care access for farmers and rural communities and supports our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics who care for the mental health needs of the most underserved among us. Despite the many positive provisions in this legislation, it should not require lightning to strike twice for Republicans and Democrats to agree on the scope and nature of pandemic assistance for the American people. To that end, today’s vote combined needed relief with an unsustainable level of federal government funding – further increasing our country’s growing national debt. Congress must end the all too routine pattern of brinkmanship and find methods to pay for emergency funding without saddling our children with our unfunded promises. By working together, we can overcome this crisis and correct the fiscal course of our nation.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AFD12B52-FACD-4D35-A75F-A2A9D04A25C8 Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber, and State Leaders Urge Walz to Do More to Reopen Schools 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FBB89190-704B-49F5-AA06-F76139D35ADC Emmer Statement on Passage of Coronavirus Aid Package and Government Funding 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-supports-relief-american-small-businesses-farmers-workers-and-families Hagedorn Supports Relief for American Small Businesses, Farmers, Workers, and Families 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal, which works to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), enhance testing and vaccine distribution resources, and complete the annual appropriations process. The legislation passed the House with broad bipartisan support and now moves to the Senate for consideration. Following the vote, Rep. Hagedorn issued the following statement: This relief package is much needed and long overdue. For months on end, Speaker Pelosi shamelessly withheld aid from the American people in order to deny President Trump a legislative victory and prop up her party's electoral prospects. Rather than working together to meet the needs of our constituents, Speaker Pelosi pushed a progressive wish list' of radical policies that have nothing to do with helping Americans overcome the pandemic. I am proud of the way our House Republican Conference held strong and secured a PPP extension, clarified an important small businesses tax deduction issue, and streamlined the process for businesses and banks to convert PPP loans to grants. Altogether, our commonsense relief policies will benefit American small businesses, farmers, workers, and families. While imperfect, this package will go a long way to help small businesses maintain operations, enable hardworking Americans to provide for their families, and position our frontline healthcare professionals to successfully fight COVID-19. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Small Business Committee, Congressman Hagedorn advocated for and supported the inclusion of several key provisions in the COVID-19 relief package, including: Extension of the PPP, along with tax deductibility for PPP expenses; Opportunity for businesses facing severe revenue losses to apply for a second draw PPP loan; PPP loan eligibility for 501(c)(6) organizations, such as local chambers of commerce; Nearly $50 billion to aid vaccine distribution and testing efforts in order… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/chair-mccollum-statement-passage-36107-billion-fy-21-interior-environment-bill Chair McCollum Statement on Passage of $36.107 Billion FY 21 Interior-Environment Bill, Appropriations Omnibus 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the passage of the conference agreement for the $36.107 billion FY 21 Interior-Environment funding bill as part of the 12-bill appropriations omnibus package, H.R. 133: "The final $36.107 billion FY 21 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill represents a year of hard work, a complete rejection of the extreme cuts proposed by the Trump administration, and the largest investment in our environment and our communities in a decade," Chair McCollum said. "These investments move us forward – by allocating resources in ways that keep our communities safe and healthy, protect and preserve our landscapes and biodiversity, and fund the arts and humanities. The bill also moves us in the right direction to meet the federal government's trust and treaty responsibilities to our Native American brothers and sisters, increasing funding for Indian health care, education, and more. This bill reflects the priorities of the American people." This legislation makes significant investments in protecting and preserving public lands, building resilience to climate change, strengthening America's environmental workforce, and ensuring access to safe drinking water. Highlights include: Environmental Protection: $9.24 billion for the EPA, increasing funding by $180 million, with $3.49 billion for EPA's core science and environmental program work and $12.5 million for Environmental Justice activities. Strengthening Federal Commitments to our Native American Brothers and Sisters: $6.2 billion for the Indian Health Service, a $189 million increase; and $3.5 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Office of the Special Trustee, a $171 million increase. Public Lands: $13.7 billion for the Department of the Interior, increasing funding by $186 million, with $1.27 billion for the Bureau of Land Management, $1.58 billion for U.S. Fish and… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccollum-statement-passage-900-billion-covid-19-aid-package McCollum Statement on Passage of $900 Billion COVID-19 Aid Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today after a $900 billion COVID-19 federal aid deal passed the House of Representatives as part of H.R. 133, the federal appropriations omnibus: "Our nation has lost more than 318,000 lives, including over 4,800 Minnesotans, to the COVID-19 pandemic. As our health care system strains under the weight of increasing caseloads, and American families are struggling with food insecurity, housing instability, job loss, and the emotional toll of isolation, Republicans failed for months to come to the table and negotiate in good faith with Democrats. The passage of this aid deal, though incomplete, provides a glimmer of hope in a time of great darkness for our nation. These funds will help accelerate vaccine distribution, and they will provide a measure of stability to working families and our struggling economy as we face this historic crisis. Small businesses and important cultural institutions will be able to stay afloat because of this legislation. It will also help ensure that our schools and universities can operate safely." "It is important that we provide this stability over the next few weeks until the Biden-Harris administration can put together a plan to work with Congress on additional federal assistance for state, local, and tribal governments that is so urgently needed." Highlights of the COVID-19 deal include: $600 direct payments to most individuals, including children; $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits to help relieve the historic hunger crisis that has left up to 17 million children food insecure; $25 billion in rental assistance and an extended eviction moratorium to help ensure people can stay in their homes for the duration of this crisis; $284 billion for a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for businesses, with dedicated funding for small and underserved businesses through Community Development Financial Institutions; $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits for 11 weeks; … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ilhan-omar-statement-coronavirus-relief-package Ilhan Omar Statement on Coronavirus Relief Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on the agreement on a coronavirus relief package and end of year spending bill, which she plans to support. "My priority remains getting Minnesota families direct financial relief. Two weeks ago, survival checks for the American people were not even on the table. Along with Senator Bernie Sanders and the Congressional Progressive Caucus, I organized to get as much direct relief as possible for the American people. I led a letter with nearly 60 House Members from all wings of the Democratic Party calling for survival checks, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus later took on that position as a caucus. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have also pushed for relief for mixed status families, who pay taxes and should be eligible for relief just like every American family. As a result, the bill contains survival checks, including for mixed status families. It also provides critical unemployment insurance to those who have lost their jobs due to this pandemic and extends the deadline for states and localities to use CARES Act funds, something our Mayors and Governors have been pleading for. As a Member of the Education & Labor Committee, I am also proud that we included billions in school funding and broadband investment in this emergency relief. "But that doesn't mean this package is anything close to enough. Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans remain out of work, and millions more have had their hours cut or lost a steady income stream due to the pandemic. Six hundred dollars is not close to sufficient to cover eight months of lost wages, food or rent expenses. State and local governments in Minnesota are bleeding resources, while shouldering the burden of education, public safety, and public healthcare workers in the face of massive revenue shortfalls. Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues have stonewalled state and local aid, along with survival checks that meets the scale of the crisis. This is a collective failure in helping Amer… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/covid-19-app-created-eden-prairie-student-wins-congressional-challenge COVID-19 App Created By Eden Prairie Student Wins Congressional Challenge 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy MINNETONKA, MN - Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced that Eden Prairie High School Senior Connor Holm won the 2020 Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota's Third District for his app, the COVID-19 Information Provider. The app connects users with detailed local public health data, allowing Minnesotans to assess the risk of contracting COVID-19 in their community and arming them with information that can save lives. I was inspired to create this COVID-19 Information Provider after seeing the devastating effects of COVID-19,said Connor Holm. The best type of programming is when the results are beneficial to society. People should not have to live without knowing if the risk of COVID-19 in their area is high or low. I knew that my passion for programming and learning could solve this problem by showing the current risk and informing the user on the correct safety procedures when going into public areas. Knowing how to stay safe is vital and my project is a small step for society to take in stopping COVID-19 forever. I am always so impressed by the passion, energy, and talent of our students, said Rep. Phillips. Now more than ever, we need thoughtful young people like Connor who care about our country and want to make a difference. It's going to take all of us, working together, to get through this pandemic as healthy, economically sound, and prepared for the future as possible. The Congressional App Challenge was launched by the House of Representatives in 2014 to highlight the value of computer science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. All middle and high school students living or attending school in Minnesota's Third District were invited to participate. Submissions were scored based on originality, user experience, and demonstrated programming skills by a panel of local experts including: Casey Helbling, CEO of Software for Good, a nonprofit based in Minnesota focused on developing web and mobile applications for organizations working toward positive environm… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-problem-solvers-lead-break-through-compromise-deliver-needed-aid Phillips, Problem Solvers Lead Break-Through Compromise To Deliver Needed Aid To American Families And Small Businesses 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) praised the passage of a bipartisan emergency relief package to help American families and small businesses struggling during the most devastating public health emergency in modern American history. Last week, Phillips and Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC) members from the House of Representatives joined a bipartisan group of Senators including Mitt Romney (R-UT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) to release a framework for the compromise passed today. This is the culmination of months of work, led by the PSC Co-Chairs, Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Tom Reed (R-NY), along with Reps. Dean Phillips and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), who released a March to Common Ground framework in September and have pushed leaders from both parties to cast partisan politics aside and come together for the American people. After making it my personal mission for over four months, I'm pleased that emergency relief is finally on its way to American workers, families and small businesses, Rep. Phillips said. I'm particularly proud of the bipartisan Tiger Team' working group of the PSC, which worked together to inspire a breakthrough in stalled negotiations and played an integral role in delivering much needed aid to Americans at the precipice. Restoring Americans' trust in government requires members of Congress to place the needs of people above personal priorities, and we need more to take that pledge and fulfill the promise. America is great because we've always found the common ground necessary to serve our nation's best interests. As our country emerges from the worst health and economic crisis of our lifetimes, I'm committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure we can meet the moment. The package, while far from perfect, includes important provisions that will be a lifeline to many in need over the holidays: COVID-19 testing, tracing, and vaccine distribution Nutrition assistance Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-house-passage-covid-relief-package Stauber Statement on House Passage of COVID Relief Package 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Pete Stauber S001212 stauber.house.gov stauber https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted to pass the omnibus and COVID relief deal, a bipartisan package to provide targeted relief to American workers, small businesses, and families. Stauber made the following statement after the bill's passage: "Following the passage of tonight's relief package, my message to every American is this: more help is finally on the way. At the request of myself and my colleagues on the Problem Solvers Caucus, this package includes commonsense provisions to unleash more Paycheck Protection Program funds, end surprise medical billing, facilitate the safe reopening of schools and childcare centers, expand broadband services, address the dramatic rise in substance abuse, and assist with the rapid deployment of vaccines. I am proud to have played a role in crafting this legislation's framework and I look forward to seeing countless Americans benefit. "However, this agreement is long overdue. For months, I joined many of my Congressional colleagues in calling on Speaker Pelosi to work across the aisle and bring up bipartisan legislation to address the American people's urgent needs. A virus that impacts our entire way of life calls for a bipartisan response, so I am happy that Speaker Pelosi finally set aside her list of partisan demands and focused on reaching an agreement on commonsense COVID relief. "While the passage of this bipartisan relief package is a monumental step in the right direction, we are not yet out of the woods. The enormity of this bill points to the obvious – America needs to get back to work and our economy cannot continue to take these endless shutdowns. As more federal funds and vaccines are distributed across the state, I along with an overwhelming majority of my constituents will continue to pressure the Governor to allow our small businesses and schools to safely reopen. It's past time for the Governor to level the playing field and allow our small businesses to play by the same rules as major corporations." This package includes pro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-covid-19-relief-will-bring-support-minnesotans-more-must-be-done U.S. Senator Tina Smith: COVID-19 Relief Will Bring Support to Minnesotans, But More Must be Done 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/21/20]Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) released the following statement on the coronavirus (COVID-19) relief and government funding agreement: This bipartisan COVID-19 emergency relief bill will provide much-needed and long-overdue relief to Minnesotans. In the midst of the dark days of this pandemic, this legislation is an economic and health bridge for Minnesota and all Americans, and it is desperately needed. During the course of 2020, my priorities have been Minnesota's prioritiesgetting direct help to families, small businesses, and our health care system. This relief package supports all three of these priorities, and I'm very glad it includes many of the provisions I led and co-sponsored like extending Liberian American humanitarian protections, and including my Tribal housing bills, my wind energy legislation, and substantial support for my Loggers' Relief Act to help Northern Minnesota. And for families, this legislative package provides direct relief for families fighting hunger, extended and expanded unemployment insurance, and rental assistance. This legislation also provides relief for small businesses and nonprofits, childcare providers, restaurants, music and entertainment venues, and resources to support minority-owned businesses. And for stronger, better health care to help Minnesota families, this legislation directs resources to help states distribute vaccines and improve testing to suppress COVID-19, and it finally takes action to protect Minnesotans from surprise medical bills. It supports mental health, telehealth and rural health. But the bill is far from perfect. I'm very disappointed that this legislation does not provide desperately needed help to local, state and Tribal governments, which face deep budget challenges through no fault of their own because of the historic economic downturn caused by COVID. Collectively, over 1 million Americans working in the public sector have lost their jobs due to budget challenges. This must be a priority when we return in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senators-tina-smith-and-james-lankfords-bipartisan-bill-expand-health-care-resources-urban U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankfords Bipartisan Bill to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Clears Senate and House 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/21/20]Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) to strengthen health resources for urban Indian health organizations amid the pandemicpassed the Senate yesterday and the House earlier last week.The legislation will amend theIndian Health Care Improvement Actto create parity within the Indian HealthServicesystem(ITU system).Itnext heads to the President to be signed into law. The ITU system is made up of the Indian Health Service, Tribal health programs, and urban Indian organizations (UIOs). UIOs provide culturally competent care for the over 70 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban centers, but right now providers at UIOs are not offered the same malpractice liability protection as otherproviderswithin the ITU system.Sens. Smith and Lankford'sCoverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Actwould expand Federal Torts Claim Act coverage (FTCA) to UIOs, which are currently required to divert already-limited resources away from patient care to cover liability costs. This bipartisan legislation will create parity within the Indian HealthService systemso urban Indian health organizations can spend their money on efforts to provide care rather than onlegal fees,said Sen. Smith, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.Thislegislationis especially important during the pandemic, which has hit Minnesota's urban Indigenous communities hard and has forced some urban Indian health organizations to experience financial hardship or even close operations. I'm glad to have worked in a bipartisan way to bring some relief to urban Indian health organizations. Urban Indian health providers should not have to pay more for their liability insurance simply because they are in an urban area. This bill will ensure Tribal health providers can focus funds on care, not court costs,said Sen. Lankford.This bill helps clear up disparities in the law that unfairly limit Urban Indian Health Organizations because they cannot currently ac… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-craig-s-bipartisan-legislation-reduce-costs-and-risks-natural House Passes Rep. Craig’s Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce the Costs and Risks of Natural Disasters 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan disaster mitigation bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help communities across the country prepare for and rebuild from extreme weather events. The Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act the Senate counterpart to Craig and Davis' Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act introduced in July of 2019 would create a low-interest loan program for Minnesota and other states to fund mitigation projects that reduce the risks and costs of natural disasters. The bill is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. This will be Craig's third bill signed into law in her first term in Congress the most of any member of the Minnesota delegation Republican or Democrat. Loans would be available for projects that minimize the costs and risks associated with wildfires, earthquakes, floods, storm surges and other events deemed catastrophic by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program will not only reduce the financial burden of recovery on local governments but allow communities to invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand severe weather events and natural disasters. U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Senate counterpart legislation which passed the Senate on December 9th by unanimous consent. The bill has received strong support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Mississippi Rivers Cities and Towns Initiative and several other groups. In recent years, cities and towns in the Second District have experienced some of the most devastating flood seasons in recent memory threatening Minnesotans' homes, doing severe damage to public property and costing our local communities millions of dollars in recovery efforts,said Rep. Angie Craig.I am incredibly proud that our bill whic… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ilhan-omar-releases-end-term-progress-report-op-ed Ilhan Omar Releases End of Term Progress Report, Op-ed 2020-12-18 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper MINNEAPOLIS— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released an report of her accomplishments in her first term, along with an end-of-year op-ed in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "Before being sworn in, I was elected as Whip of the Progressive Caucus and Vice Chair of the Medicare for All Caucus," Rep. Omar said. "We worked with you to enact community-centered legislation to abolish student debt, provide universal school meals, combat systemic racism, provide housing for all, reorient our foreign policy, and end the waste crisis that is fueling climate change. In the face of threats, we have passed over two dozen bills and amendments, more than 94% of the freshman class." "The enormity of the crises we faced required us to think differently, to do things in a different way, to abandon the status quo and to expand the role of what it means to be a legislator in times of crisis. But I believe it has made me a stronger representative for Minnesotans. This is just the beginning; I will continue fighting for the 5th District with co-governance and justice at the center—every day. To build a more equitable Minnesota and America that uplifts one another so we collectively benefit. That's the type of leadership I will continue to bring to the People's House. Let's get to work." The achievements include: 664 bills cosponsored 60 bills and amendments introduced 28 bills and amendments passed in the House 7 bills and amendments passed into law 42 town halls and roundtables $1,750,000,000 in federal grant money secured Over 300 constituent cases worked on Over 2,500 meetings with constituents You can view the full progress report here. You can view the op-ed hereand below. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar: A look back — and forward — at the end of a first term By Ilhan Omar As our first term comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on everything we have accomplished together—and the enormity of the threats we faced. We live in truly unprecedented times. I was sworn into office during the longest running government shutdown i… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-angie-craig-nominated-serve-house-committee-energy-and-commerce Representative Angie Craig Nominated to Serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 117th Congress 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Tonight, U.S. Representative Angie Craig was nominated to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, one of Congress's most significant and influential committees. Among other priorities, the Energy and Commerce Committee is responsible for strengthening the economy, improving the nation's health care system, combating climate change and helping to guide the nation's energy policy. Craig was selected by a group of her peers serving on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which oversees committee assignments in the Caucus. Her nomination now goes to the full Democratic Caucus for approval. If approved, Craig will be seated on the Committee alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), Kathleen Rice (D-NY), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) and Kim Schrier (D-WA). It is an enormous privilege to have been nominated to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 117thCongress. I am grateful to my colleagues for entrusting me with a key role on such an influential committee, where I look forward to enacting critical legislation that will improve the lives of hardworking Minnesotans in the Second District,said Rep. Craig.With more than two decades of experience working in health care, I am particularly thrilled to have the opportunity to help lead efforts to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and reduce the cost of prescription drugs while also working to advance key legislation on a broad range of issues, from combatting the effects of climate change and creating millions of good-paying jobs to protecting and strengthening our domestic biofuels markets for Minnesota family farmers. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest continuous standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, originally established in 1795 to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. The Committee has the broadest jurisdiction of any authorizing committee in Congress legislating on a wide variety of issues including health care, environmental protection, national energy policy, interstate … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/featured-demo-post Featured Demo Post 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/pressley-omar-waters-adams-introduce-bold-resolution-calling-president-elect Pressley, Omar, Waters, Adams Introduce Bold Resolution Calling on President-Elect Biden to Cancel $50,000 in Federal Student Loan Debt 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Maxine Waters (CA-43),Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a resolution outlining a bold plan for President-elect Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for student loan borrowers using existing legal authority under the Higher Education Act. The resolution, which outlines a pathway for the President-elect to use executive authority to cancel student loan debt while ensuring cancellation does not result in any tax liability for Federal student loan borrowers, is the House companion to Senate Resolution 711, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) earlier this year. Original co-sponsors of the House resolution include Congresswomen Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05). "The student debt crisis is a racial and economic justice issue and we must finally begin to address it as such. Broad-based student debt cancellation is precisely the kind of bold, high-impact policy that the broad and diverse coalition that elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris expect them to deliver," said Congresswoman Pressley. "As we work to fight for meaningful economic relief for workers and families that meets the scale and scope of the crisis we face, canceling student debt is one of the most effective ways to provide direct relief to millions, help reduce the racial wealth gap, stimulate our economy, and begin to deliver an equitable and just recovery. On day one of his Administration, President-elect Biden will have the executive authority to cancel billions in student debt with the stroke of a pen. This resolution lays out a plan for him to do exactly that." "Over 90 percent of student debt is held by the federal government, which President-elect Joe Biden can cancel with the stroke of a pen," said Congresswoman Omar. "Young people have been devastated by this economic crisis, wit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senators-smith-menendez-lead-push-make-sure-covid-19-vaccine-clinical-trials-continue-enroll U.S. Senators Smith & Menendez Lead Push to Make Sure COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials Continue to Enroll Diverse Participants 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senators Call on Nation's Top Health Agencies to Make Sure Clinical Trials Continue to Represent and Reflect Health Outcomes Across Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/17/20]Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) led a group of their Senate colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Operation Warp Speed and the U.S. Army Material Command (AMC) to make sure COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials continue to enroll a diverse group of participants. In addition to underscoring this priority, Sens. Smith, Menendez and their colleagues are urging HHS Secretary Alex Azar, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, Operation Warp Speed Chief Advisor Moncef Slaoui and General Gustave Perna to provide information on the demographics of current and future Phase III COVID-19 vaccine trial participants. COVID-19 has disproportionately harmed communities of color. Compared to white Americans, Black Americans are one and a half times more likely to contract COVID-19, over three and a half times more likely to be hospitalized, and nearly three times as likely to die from the disease, wrote the lawmakers. Americans of color are also more likely to develop severe COVID-19, requiring hospitalization. Hispanic and Latino Americans are hospitalized at a rate over four times higher than non-Hispanic white Americans, and American Indian and Alaska Native people who contract COVID-19 are four times more likely to be hospitalized than white Americans. The senators continued: Given this disparate impact, FDA and public health officials have stressed the need for clinical trials to enroll diverse populations. Clinical trials should enroll diverse participants to confirm that COVID-19 vaccine candidates are safe and effective for Americans of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Diverse clinical trial participation also builds vaccine confidence, which is critical in light of the United States' history of medical research exploitation and discrimination aga… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ilhan-omar-republicans-are-gaslighting-public-and-it-s-costing-millions Ilhan Omar: Republicans are Gaslighting the Public and it’s Costing Millions of Americans their Livelihoods and Lives 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONRep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on the ongoing coronavirus relief talks. We are now nine months into a pandemic that has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of livelihoods. And instead of getting direct relief to struggling American families and the frontline workers helping to save lives, Republicans are fighting to defund the government and protect corporations from liability for their employees'COVID-related injuries. Let's remember how we got here: in the CARES Act, we got immediate relief to Americans weeks after the pandemic hit. This was supposed to be a start. In May, the House passed the HEROES Act to get Americans and local governments additional relief. Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise and Mitch McConnell all opposed it. For months, Mitch McConnell stonewalled the bill, insisting that his only priority was protecting corporations from putting their workers' lives at risk during the pandemic. He literally laughed when confronted by his inaction on the stimulus. Americans have now gone 8 months without any relief, and the position of the Republican Party is that we should defund our firefighters, defund our frontline workers, not fund the distribution of the vaccine and provide no direct relief for American families. Then they have the gall to blame Democrats for the lack of action? This is the truest form of gaslighting. They always say they want money in people's pockets. But they are literally trying to stop us fromputting money in the pockets of millions of Americans. They talk about helping businessesbut they are literally blocking relief for small business owners and their workers. We know the outlines of a deal because we already passed one this year: survival checks for the American people, increased unemployment for people out of work, and funding for state and local services like firefighters and healthcare workers. This shouldn't be hard. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/ilhan-omar-republicans-are-gaslighting-public-and-its-costing-millions Ilhan Omar: Republicans are Gaslighting the Public and it’s Costing Millions of Americans their Livelihoods and Lives 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON— Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on the ongoing coronavirus relief talks. "We are now nine months into a pandemic that has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of livelihoods. And instead of getting direct relief to struggling American families and the frontline workers helping to save lives, Republicans are fighting to defund the government and protect corporations from liability for their employees' COVID-related injuries. "Let's remember how we got here: in the CARES Act, we got immediate relief to Americans weeks after the pandemic hit. This was supposed to be a start. "In May, the House passed the HEROES Act to get Americans and local governments additional relief. Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise and Mitch McConnell all opposed it. For months, Mitch McConnell stonewalled the bill, insisting that his only priority was protecting corporations from putting their workers' lives at risk during the pandemic. He literally laughed when confronted by his inaction on the stimulus. "Americans have now gone 8 months without any relief, and the position of the Republican Party is that we should defund our firefighters, defund our frontline workers, not fund the distribution of the vaccine and provide no direct relief for American families. Then they have the gall to blame Democrats for the lack of action? This is the truest form of gaslighting. "They always say they want money in people's pockets. But they are literally trying to stop us from putting money in the pockets of millions of Americans. They talk about helping businesses—but they are literally blocking relief for small business owners and their workers. "We know the outlines of a deal because we already passed one this year: survival checks for the American people, increased unemployment for people out of work, and funding for state and local services like firefighters and healthcare workers. "This shouldn't be hard." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-says-upcoming-government-funding-package-should-include-additional-long-term U.S. Senator Tina Smith Says Upcoming Government Funding Package Should Include Additional, Long-term Funding for Community Health Centers 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senator Urges Congressional Leadership to Provide Sustainability for the Almost 30 Million Low- and Lower-Income Americans Served by Community Health Centers WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/15/20]Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) joined a group of her colleagues in calling on Congressional leadership to include funding for community health centers (CHCs) in the upcoming government funding package to ensure that millions of Americans can continue to receive the care both during and after the pandemic. The pandemic has had a dramatic economic impact on our health centers, many of which have been forced to implement safeguarding measures to ensure the long-term financial stability of their organization, wrote Sen. Smith and her colleagues. This includes some having made difficult personnel decisions, including temporary reductions in staffing and closures of important healthcare delivery sites during this crisis, in fact 651 health centers across the nation are currently closed due to this pandemic. The senators continued: Given health centers' 50-plus years of dedicated service and vital role in protecting our nation's most vulnerable populations, both in rural and urban areas, more must be done to ensure their long-term financial viability. Ensuring long-term, robust health center funding is essential to health centers' ability to recruit and hire providers, expand capacity and plan for dramatic increases in demand for services, particularly as this crisis evolves. Sen. Smith and her colleagues want to ensure that CHCs have stability and can continue treating the almost 30 million low- and lower-income patients relying on these centers for care, which is why the lawmakers are pushing for reauthorizing CHCs for four years. In addition to Sens. Smith and Hassan, the letter was signed by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). You can read text of the letter below: December 15, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnell The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Le… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-presses-fema-clarify-reimbursement-rules-local-governments-investing Rep. Craig Presses FEMA to Clarify Reimbursement Rules for Local Governments Investing in COVID-19 Related Expenses 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC In a letter to local elected officials throughout Minnesota's Second Congressional District, U.S. Representative Angie Craig informed leaders that she had signed onto a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to clarify guidance on the process by which COVID-19 related expenses are deemed eligible for reimbursement. Under current guidelines, state and local governments are unable to be reimbursed for the purchase of many necessary protective products such as masks, gloves and plexiglass partitions. In her letter, Rep. Craig described that guidance as careless, and assured local leaders that one of her top priorities in Congress is ensuring that cities and counties have access to the resources necessary to mitigate the costs of the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. During these difficult times, it is the responsibility of the federal government to ensure that our city and county governments have the funds necessary to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, said Representative Craig. Unfortunately, the careless guidance provided by FEMA has left local governments across Minnesota with an unnecessary financial burden simply for investing in resources to keep their constituents safe. I am proud to stand up for our cities and counties in the Second District and will continue to do everything in my power to ensure that our elected officials can continue providing essential services in their communities without stretching their budgets thin. In addition to pressing FEMA to clarify their reimbursement rules, Rep. Craig has also cosponsored legislation requiring FEMA to provide full federal funding for virus-related emergency aid to state and local governments. That bill, which passed the House in November, would allow local governments constrained by balanced budget requirements, to invest in the programs and resources necessary to protect their communities throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Text of the letter is copied below and available here. Dear Local Leader, As w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-congratulates-congressional-app-challenge-winners Hagedorn Congratulates Congressional App Challenge Winners 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today voiced his congratulations to Anjali Donthi, Sarah Bulur and Caitlin McWilliams of Century High School in Rochester for being named the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for Minnesota's First District. The winning app, OperationSerenity, was developed to help ease anxiety of children preparing for surgery. OperationSerenity is a truly innovative and honorable idea that will help children ease their fears and uncertainties as they approach medical procedures. Congratulations to Anjali, Sarah and Caitlin for winning the Congressional App Challenge and for making their school and community proud, said Hagedorn. I thank all the bright young minds in southern Minnesota who participated in this competition, and I encourage all students who are interested in the STEM fields to continue pursuing opportunities like these to express their creativity and develop critical skills for their future careers. The winning students will have the opportunity to feature their app at the 2021 House of Code conference next spring. Watch the winning team's presentation here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-statement-decisive-biden-electoral-college-victory Phillips Statement on Decisive Biden Electoral College Victory 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) made the following statement after the Electoral College certified results of the 2020 Presidential Election: "Inspiring a new era of collaboration in Congress and restoring Americans' faith in our government requires thoughtful compromise, but when it comes to protecting the foundations of American democracy there is no middle ground. Joe Biden is President-elect. Our democratic republic, if we can keep it, depends on elected leaders who demonstrate political courage when we need it most. Every Republican who has shared this truth, pushed back on dangerous conspiracy theories, and protected America from communism and fascism is a patriot and history will remember them as such. Now is the time for unity, for truth, and for optimism. Our best days are still ahead." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-us-representative-karen-bass-press-attorney-general-barr-information-use U.S. Senator Tina Smith & U.S. Representative Karen Bass Press Attorney General Barr for Information on Use of Ketamine During Arrests 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Lawmakers' Probe Follows Incidents Highlighting Dangers of Ketamine, Including Death of Elijah McClain in CO & Medical Emergency of Max Johnson in MN WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/14/2020]Inaneffort to protect the health, safety and civil rights of Americans, today U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif.)led 7 lawmakers in pressingU.S.Attorney General William Barrfor information about the use of ketamine and other sedatives or chemical restraints on individuals during their arrest or detention by law enforcement.Recent incidents highlight thedangers of administering sedatives during an arrestin particular the death of Elijah McClain in Colorado and the medical emergency of Max Johnson in Minnesota. In their letter toBarr, Sen. Smith and Rep. Bassnoted that law enforcement medics or paramedics typically administer ketamine to incapacitate individuals who are demonstrating excited delirium" a term that isn'tfound in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and iswithout a widely accepted medical definition. "We are concerned that ketamine and other sedatives are being used to help effectuate arrests without a full appreciation of the health risks and potential liability involved,"wrote Sen. Smith and Rep. Bass."For instance, in a 2018 report conducted by the City of Minneapolis, investigators described a situation in which an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider was not aware that people with asthma can suffer fatal consequences from ketamine, but administered it to an asthmatic individual who then stopped breathing.In Mr. Johnson's case, EMS first treated him for low blood sugar to address diabetic shock, but then law enforcement treated Mr. Johnson as if he exhibited drug-induced behavior. The 500 milligrams of ketamine administered to Mr. Johnson during this event sent him into the Intensive Care Unit for two days.Federal standards for EMS only mention sedatives as a potential cause of delirium, not as a treatment for it.However, an EMS trade publication i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-announces-apple-valley-students-winners-congressional-app-challenge Rep. Craig Announces Apple Valley Students as Winners of the Congressional App Challenge 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced Nathan Labiosa and Akansha Kamineni as the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition for middle school and high school students interested in computer science. Labiosa and Kamineni received the distinction after designing a mobile application called Rethink Recycling which is designed to encourage young people to get excited about recycling and to help people understand which household items can be recycled by taking a short quiz. Nathan and Akansha who are Seniors at Eastview High School in Apple Valley chose to design their application because of their firm belief in social responsibility and protecting the environment. The designers also thought their application was especially important at a time when millions of Americans are staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. I'm incredibly proud to announce Nathan Labiosa and Akansha Kamineni as the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota's Second Congressional District,said Rep. Craig.Now more than ever, it is crucial for Americans to act as responsible stewards of the world around us and Nathan and Akansha's innovative and commonsense app could help us all to do exactly that. I'm incredibly impressed by this accomplishment and optimistic about the future of our state with young folks like Nathan and Akansha leading the way. The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide effort by Members of Congress to encourage middle school and high school students to learn code and pursue careers in computer science. Each member of Congress is encouraged to nominate one submission to be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. In the first four years of the challenge, the CAC has inspired more than 14,000 students in 48 states to get involved in application design by participating in the annual competition. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-craig-dairy-industry-applaud-ustr-efforts-address-canadian-tariff-rate Rep. Craig, Dairy Industry Applaud USTR Efforts to Address Canadian Tariff Rate Quota Violations 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced that they will begin consultations on the enforcement of Canada's tariff rate quota (TRQ) allocations for imported dairy products. U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in applauding this news. Dairy farmers in Minnesota and across the country have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years,said Representative Craig.I supported the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to help make it possible for our family farmers to compete on a level playing field. I'm proud to see USMCA working for our dairy industry to bring market fairness and stability. Representative Craig helped deliver USMCA for Minnesota's dairy farmers and farmer-owned cooperatives and now is working hard to hold Canada accountable to its trade promises. USMCA is designed to bring tangible benefits home to America's dairy industry, yet Canada has manipulated its market access commitments, threatening these hard-fought wins. We applaud Congresswoman Craig for her leadership on this critical issue. Jim Mulhern, President & CEO, National Milk Producers Federation Representative Craig sits on the House Agriculture Committee where she has stood with the National Milk Producers Federation and colleagues from both parties in efforts to ensure the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is fully enforced. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-angie-craig-statement-protect-womens-sports-act Representative Angie Craig Statement on the Protect Women's Sports Act 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Angie Craig C001119 craig.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the Protect Women's Sports Act, which was introduced by Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Markwayne Mullin: As a lesbian woman, I am no stranger to prejudice and intolerance but this legislation is beyond the pale. Plain and simple, the Protect Women's Sports Act is transphobic and this type of discrimination has no place in the halls of Congress. Especially at a time when the transgender community is suffering from a tragic rise in suicide rates and experiencing a surge of transphobic violence, such a bigoted and appalling effort is simply unacceptable. Queer and transgender women must stand together in the face of intolerance and I am proud to do so today by emphatically denouncing this narrow-minded and hateful legislation, which is harmful not only to transgender women but to the LGBTQ Community at-large. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-signs-amicus-brief Hagedorn Signs Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court Supporting the Texas Election Integrity Case 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) has signed onto an amicus brief, along with 125 of his House Republican colleagues, in the Supreme Court case Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. Members are asking the Supreme Court to address the American people's serious concerns about the constitutionality of various state elections and integrity of the 2020 presidential election. Election laws across several states were amended or suspended in the closing months of the 2020 election by acts of state officials and courts, not state legislatures.I joined 125 of my colleagues and signed onto the amicus brief because I believe the Supreme Court should consider the Texas case on constitutional grounds to ensure that all U.S. citizens are treated fairly and the election was conducted in accordance with state laws, said Hagedorn. The state legislatures in Georgia, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania should be empowered to elect electors or refuse to elect electors based upon the law and following the U.S. Constitution, Hagedorn added. The full brief can be read here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-measure-support-gold-star-families-included-defense-bill-headed Phillips Measure to Support Gold Star Families Included in Defense Bill, Headed to President’s Desk 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. Senate passed theNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2021, including the bipartisan Cheryl Lankford Memorial to Improve Assistance for Gold Star Spouses and Other Dependents amendment by Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03). The amendment will help keep bereaved military families from slipping through the cracks andensure Gold Star dependent children can easily access the benefits they are owed. As a Gold Star Son, my gratitude to our servicemembers and their families is immeasurable, said Phillips. Gold Star Families have made unimaginable sacrifices, and we must do everything we can to deliver all benefits they are owed. Gold Star Families deserve our respect and support, and I am glad this amendment will soon be signed into law. Phillips voted for final passage of NDAA on December 8, 2020, which included eight of his amendments aimed at modernizing our national security, stabilizing international relationships, and preparing for the next global crisis, and supporting our veterans and their families: Supporting Gold Star Families: When a military member dies, the surviving family is visited by a Casualty Assistance Officer who advocates for the family and assists with processing benefits. However, if a Gold Star Spouse dies and leaves behind dependent children, the military does not provide any help. Phillips's amendment would provide, at the request of the family, a Casualty Assistance Officer to support eligible dependents if the spouse of a deceased servicemember passes away. Finding Best Practices in Local Veterans Services: Demobilization centers assist returning soldiers as they readjust to civilian life. Minnesota has an excellent demobilization program, which is known for its use of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs). Through discussions with a CVSO in Carver County, Phillips learned that the use of CVSOs is not common in other states. Navigating bureaucratic red tape can be difficult for anyone, but especially for returning troops. Having an advocate help… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-125000-grant-for-wright-county-to-achieve-drug-free-communities Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced a $125,000 investment in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District through the Drug Free Communities Support Program. The investment will be provided to the Mentorship, Education, and Drug Awareness (MEADA) Coalition of Wright County. The coalition will use the funds to assist in their mission to conduct local efforts to combat drug abuse. "Ensuring our youth are drug free is an important step in building up the future of our nation. In order for these young Minnesotans to thrive, it's our responsibility to guarantee a safe and healthy environment for them to do so," said Emmer. Emmer concluded, "Seeing the outstanding work taking place in Wright County to combat drug abuse in young adults is inspiring, and I hope this significant investment will allow them to continue these efforts. I am grateful to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this strong investment in Wright County." “We are making a concerted effort to focus on mentoring our youth and working with our schools on drug/alcohol prevention and education. This Grant will allow us to move in this direction. We are not going to solve the drug/alcohol issues facing our society simply by arresting and prosecuting. We need prevention and educational programs and this Grant will help in our efforts. We are both thankful and grateful we were a recipient of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant,” said Tom Kelly, Wright County Attorney and MEADA Chair The coalition will engage young adults in 6th through 12th grade with community engagement and events. The coalition aims to eliminate the use and abuse of marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol in young adults. This grant award was provided by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BA9FDE60-9AA8-4E79-95F1-7419BC85BCFA Emmer Announces $125,000 Grant for Wright County to Achieve Drug Free Communities 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-joins-republican-colleagues-calling-aid-small-businesses Hagedorn Joins Republican Colleagues in Calling for Aid to American Small Businesses, Workers 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today joined his colleagues on the steps of the United States Capitol calling for the immediate passage of an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) along with additional relief for small businesses in need. Through $11.2 billion in total loans to more than 100,000 small businesses across the state, the PPP has been critical to sustaining Minnesota's economy and workforce since the onset of the pandemic. It's unacceptable that Democrats continue to stall and play politics while small businesses fight just to keep their doors open. While Speaker Pelosi is dithering, Minnesotans are hurting, said Hagedorn. In August, House Republicans fought to free up $138 billion in unspent Paycheck Protection Program funds and permit small business to take out a second loan under the program. Unfortunately, not one of our Democrat colleagues joined us in the effort, and the American people are suffering as a result. It's time to put the partisan games aside and work with us to deliver much needed aid to American small businesses, workers and families, Hagedorn concluded. Watch the full press conference here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/following-bipartisan-call-action-led-us-sen-tina-smith-us-trade-representative-launches-challenge Following Bipartisan Call for Action Led by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, U.S. Trade Representative Launches Challenge to Unfair Canadian Trade Practices that Harm U.S. Dairy Producers 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senator Says Canada's Unfair Treatment of U.S. Dairy Exports Violates Provisions of New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/09/20] U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said today that she was pleased U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer has taken the first step in challenging unfair Canadian trade practices that are harming dairy producers in Minnesota and across the country. In August, Sen. Smith led a bipartisan group of 25 Senators in pressing Ambassador Lighthizer and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to take action to ensure Canada abides by the dairy provisions of the USMCA. Sen. Smith helped secure stronger dairy trade provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). The agreement took effect in July, and Lighthizer's action was needed because of the trade barriers Canada has put up to block U.S. dairy exports to that country in violation of the agreement. I fought hard for provision in the USMCA to open up markets for our dairy producers and crack down on Canada's unfair treatment of U.S. dairy exports, said Senator Smith, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Unfortunately, Canada has failed to meet their obligations under the agreement, and I'm pleased that Ambassador Lighthizer has heeded my call to challenge Canada's actions. In this difficult time for American agriculture, it's a much-needed and welcome effort that will help dairy producers in Minnesota and across the country. This week, Ambassador Lighthizer signaled that he will begin dispute settlement proceedings aimed at removing Canadian dairy import barriers. It would be the first enforcement action under the new USMCA. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-sec-to-provide-clarity-for-digital-securities Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging them to address the issue of broker-dealer custody of digital securities. On July 22, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued an interpretive letter which clarified that national banks may provide custody services for crypto assets. Congressman Emmer’s letter urges the SEC to develop similar clarifications necessary for financial entities under their jurisdiction to provide custody services of digital securities, and enable FINRA to approve broker-dealer applications that meet these requirements. Establishing this regulatory guidance would create a level playing field for financial institutions, and provide the financial technology industry with the confidence to develop innovations in America. Additionally, it would expand the market of financial services so Americans can have greater choice and control over their financial futures. "I was heartened to see the OCC take a lead on this issue, and I encourage the SEC and FINRA to follow suit. We know that strong financial markets attract investment and facilitate capital formation. To foster the digital asset industry in the United States, we need action now," said Emmer. Emmer continued, "Regulators under this Administration have been open and willing to support new technologies. However, it is still critical that they continue to keep up with the pace of innovation. With these important steps, we can cultivate a regulatory environment that supports financial innovations and will foster investment and competition in the United States." Congressman Emmer's letter urges the SEC to take three important actions: First, issue a formal clarification that banks may act as good control locations for the custody of digital securities. Second, advise FINRA on the specific criteria that must be met for broker-dealers to custody digital securities for their customers and for their own account. Third, instruct FINRA to approve broker-deale… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9454A4E4-BC25-4F61-BDA4-5484B3FB273A Emmer Urges SEC to Provide Clarity for Digital Securities 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-progressive-caucus-announces-leadership-team-117th-congress Congressional Progressive Caucus Announces Leadership Team for the 117th Congress 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced its senior leadership, known as the CPC Executive Board, for the 117th Congress. The incoming Executive Board is made up of twenty-seven members – one Chair, one Deputy Chair, one Whip, three Chair Emeriti, two Special Order Hour Conveners, ten Vice Chairs, one Executive Board Member At-Large, and eight Deputy Whips. The CPC Executive Board is representative of the diversity within the caucus – more than half of Executive Board members are people of color and more than half are women. "As a lifelong organizer, I am honored that my colleagues have elected me to lead the Congressional Progressive Caucus at this pivotal moment. We have massive crises knocking at our nation's door, and the work of the Progressive Caucus has never been more important. The American people need Congress to lead with vision, conviction, empathy, and dedication to people and families in every community who are struggling right now," said CPC Chair Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. "It's time for Congress to act boldly, restoring power to where it belongs — with the people. I am confident that with this talented leadership team and the expertise and passion of our entire caucus, we can deliver progressive policies that bring real relief to families, advance racial justice, tackle poverty and inequality of any kind, strengthen worker power, advance climate justice, break up monopolies, bring humanity to our immigration system, and help transform this country so working people finally get ahead." "I'm deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve in the new role of Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus," said incoming CPC Deputy Chair Congresswoman Katie Porter. "In 2018, many of my Democratic colleagues and I successfully ran campaigns rooted in progressive values. Rather than shying away from our core principles, we embraced them—making it clear that a progressive agenda is not only the right policy for America, but also a winning political message. I'… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/after-push-us-sen-tina-smith-usda-increasing-incentive-payments-some-conservation-reserve-program After Push From U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, USDA Increasing Incentive Payments For Some Conservation Reserve Program Practices from 5 to 20 Percent 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senator Urges Interested Producers to Contact Local Farm Service Agency Office to Enroll WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/09/20] U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to her push to increase Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) incentive payments for certain CRP practices from 5 percent to 20 percent. In October, Sen. Smith pressed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to increase incentive payments to stop the enrollment decline in the CRP, which plays a key role in protecting environmentally-sensitive farm land, stopping soil erosion, improving water quality and preserving wildlife habitat. In an October letter to Perdue, Sen. Smith, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, pushed him to significantly increase Practice Incentive Payments (PIP) and to begin making rental rate incentive payments, both tools that past Administrations have used to maintain strong enrollment in CRP. She was joined on the letter by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Cory Booker (D-NJ). For 35 years, CRP has provided producers in Minnesota and across the with many economic and conservation benefits, said Senator Smith. Now that USDA has agreed to increase CRP incentive payments, I urge interested farmers to contact their local FSA office for information on enrolling and receiving the increased payments. Sen. Smith said the Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers CRP, is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices, from 5 percent to 20 percent. Additionally, producers will receive a 10 percent incentive payment for water quality practices on land enrolled in CRP's continuous signup. Under continuous CRP, producers can enroll environmentally sensitive land devoted to certain conservation practices and can sign up at any time. FSA automatically accepts offers provided the land and producer meet certain eligibility requirements and the enrollment levels do not exceed the number of acres FSA is allowed to enroll in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/amid-covid-surge-us-sens-smith-warren-share-findings-investigation-national-testing-capacity Amid COVID Surge, U.S. Sens. Smith & Warren Share Findings From Investigation into National Testing Capacity & Pediatric Testing Availability 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senators Share Summary of Their Investigation, Urge U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Improve National Testing Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/09/20]Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) shared a summary of the findings from their investigation into our nation's testing capacity and the availability of pediatric testing. Sens. Smith and Warrenboth members of the Senate Health Committeesent their findings to Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar and made recommendations to improve the nation's testing infrastructure. Together, our findings reveal significant gaps in COVID-19 testing capacity, exacerbating the ongoing public health threat. Addressing these problems will require aggressive federal government action, wrote Sens. Smith and Warren in their letter to Sec. Azar. We have previously called for dedicated federal funding and a national testing plan to ensure that everyone who needs a COVID-19 test can access one quickly and easily. You can access text of the letter here. Sens. Smith and Warren also shared the following recommendations with Sec. Azar: Invoke the Defense Production Act to make sure testing labs and providers have access to the supplies needed to conduct tests and that supplies are reaching the communities that need them; Clarify testing payment rules so that patients and providers can more clearly understand when third-party payers, the government, or other responsible parties should provide reimbursement for various types of COVID-19; Provide guidance on appropriate procedures for testing children, including education and outreach so retail providers can offer pediatric testing services more widely; and Work with independent pharmacies to address supply chain issues and provide greater access to tests so that they are able to participate in the HHS Community-Based Testing Sites program. In August of this year, Sens. Smith and Warren wrote to five of the largest COVID-19 testing labs about each co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/minnesota-and-north-dakota-congressional-leaders-introduce-bill-to-rename-wayzata-post-office-in-honor-of-former-representative-jim-ramstad Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Legislation to rename the Wayzata Post Office was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad who passed away last month. Senator Tina Smith and Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) have also sponsored the legislation. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined as original cosponsors as Ramstad was born in North Dakota. Representative Phillips holds the seat Ramstad once held. “Minnesota has lost a friend and hero - former Representative Jim Ramstad. He was a faithful public servant whose personal struggle with addiction guided his life’s work to help those struggling with substance abuse and mental health,” Klobuchar said. “He was a true mentor to me on how to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done. Renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim’s name will allow Minnesotans to remember Jim for generations to come.” “Jim Ramstad served the people of Minnesota’s Third District – first as a citizen, then as a state Senator, then as a U.S. Congressman – for three decades,” Phillips said. “I am humbled to serve the very same community as he once did, and continue to look to his example for inspiration. His work leading the passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Act was a powerful display of bipartisan leadership that has helped millions of families access the health care they need. Renaming the Wayzata Post Office in his name is a small gesture, but one I hope will add to the growing symphony of affection for the man who left a remarkable legacy in our community, our state, and our country.” Representative Jim Ramstad served in Congress from 1991 until 2009. He was a Member of the … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=882FED14-05D5-40E4-A165-0A6580563886 Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-supports-restoration-ppp-expenses-deductibility Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 55 freshman House colleagues in a letter to House leadership, urging the restoration of deductibility for forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses. While we appreciate previous COVID-related legislation in the House of Representatives addressed this important issue, we request Congress restore deductibility before the end of the year. If this notice is not corrected, the regulatory decision will damage the lasting success of the PPP program and hinder the small business economy's recovery from this crisis, the lawmakers wrote. The Paycheck Protection Program has been critical to the ability of small businesses across the country to maintain operations and keep Americans employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as businesses are struggling to stay open through increased restrictions and statewide lockdowns, they simply cannot afford the surprise tax increases they will face if we do not restore deductions, said Hagedorn. Read the full letter here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/small-contractors-legislation-included-ndaa Hagedorn's Small Contractors Legislation Included in NDAA 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn's bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5146, the Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act, has been included in the final Conference Report of H.R. 6395, the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). Hagedorn voted in favor of the NDAA, which passed the House by a vote of 335-78. Once passed in the Senate, the bill will move to the president's desk to be signed into law. My bill expands opportunities for small businesses to compete as prime contractors for federal contracts. By enhancing access to the marketplace, we will incentivize small businesses to enter or rejoin the federal contracting community, and, as a result, federal agencies and the American people will benefit with increased efficiency and improved service, said Hagedorn. In addition to increasing competition in the federal contracting marketplace, this year's NDAA provides an array of pro-defense policies and authorizations to rebuild and strengthen America's Armed Forces. As a champion of Peace Through Strength,' I'm pleased the legislation provides increased resources to America's troops at home and abroad, modernizes U.S. weapons systems, and continues to assure America's military superiority over adversaries such as China, Russia and North Korea. While I do not support every line item of this bill, I am proud to support this bipartisan measure that promotes America's long-term security interests and the well-being of our military heroes and their families, Hagedorn added. H.R. 5146, which Hagedorn introduced alongside Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and passed the House as a standalone bill on January 8, 2020, works to remove barriers to entry for small businesses looking to compete for federal prime contracts by requiring contract officers to consider relevant past performance and subcontractor experience of these companies. The Hagedorn Amendment can be found in Section 868 of the Conference Report. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-leaders-introduce-bill-rename-wayzata-post-office-honor-former Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad who passed away last month. Senator Tina Smith and Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) have also sponsored the legislation. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined as original cosponsors as Ramstad was born in North Dakota. Representative Phillips holds the seat Ramstad once held. "Minnesota has lost a friend and hero - former Representative Jim Ramstad. He was a faithful public servant whose personal struggle with addiction guided his life's work to help those struggling with substance abuse and mental health," Klobuchar said. "He was a true mentor to me on how to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done. Renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim's name will allow Minnesotans to remember Jim for generations to come." "Jim Ramstad served the people of Minnesota's Third District – first as a citizen, then as a state Senator, then as a U.S. Congressman – for three decades," Phillips said. "I am humbled to serve the very same community as he once did, and continue to look to his example for inspiration. His work leading the passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Act was a powerful display of bipartisan leadership that has helped millions of families access the health care they need. Renaming the Wayzata Post Office in his name is a small gesture, but one I hope will add to the growing symphony of affection for the man who left a remarkable legacy in our community, our state, and our country." Representative Jim Ramstad served in Congress from 1991 until 2009. He was a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Health and Trade Subcommittees and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. Ramstad also serv… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-leads-letter-calling-additional-relief-checks-next-covid-19-package Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a letter to House and Senate leadership calling for the inclusion of relief checks in the next COVID-19 stimulus package. The letter also reinforces the calls made by countless Americans to provide direct cash assistance in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. "Millions across this country are without a job, without a paycheck, and without an ounce of compassion from the President of the United States," Rep. Omar said. "Children are going to bed with an empty stomach because of this economic crisis. Families are worried about whether they will be on the streets when the eviction moratorium expires just weeks from now. Eight million additional people are in poverty now as a result of this government's failure to meet their basic human needs. The American people are suffering, and their leaders continue to ignore their plight. The American people are crying out for direct relief in the form of stimulus checks." The cash assistance included in the CARES Act proved to be an effective way to provide direct support to the American people and shielded families from financial ruin. The previous relief checks also increased consumer spending, which helped boost economic activity. Economists project similar outcomes for subsequent relief checks. "The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major shocks to the U.S. economy and public health system in our modern history," the members wrote. "This pandemic has only worsened existing systemic inequities in our society, with low-wage earners, women, and Black and Latino communities disproportionately suffering from the human and economic toll of the virus. Almost half of all households in the United States reported experiencing serious financial concerns such as running out of savings and not having enough money for basic necessities. Direct cash assistance has become a lifeline for the American people." The letter was signed by Rashida Tlaib, Jamie Raskin, Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Donald S. Beyer Jr., Earl Blumenauer, Lisa Blun… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-ndaa-power-military-industrial-complex-firmly-entrenched Rep. Omar on NDAA: Power of the Military-Industrial Complex ‘Firmly Entrenched’ 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "It is unconscionable to pass a Pentagon budget that continues to fund unnecessary projects and endless wars during a time of widespread suffering across our country. Thousands of Minnesotans are struggling to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. We should be investing our resources here at home—not increasing our already exorbitant Pentagon budget. "This bill further commits our servicemembers to escalations abroad—including a now-two-decade old unpopular war in Afghanistan. Every dollar we spend on endless wars is another missed opportunity to invest in our communities. Shamefully, this bill does nothing to stop arms sales to some of the most corrupt and brutal regimes in the world, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "Congress should focus on responding to the urgent needs of the American people such as prioritizing healthcare, housing assistance, and food access—not passing a $740.5 billion bill to appease defense contractors and special interests. "In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican President and former esteemed World War II general, warned that ‘We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.' "Nearly sixty years later to the day, this misplaced power is firmly entrenched." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/senator-klobuchar-representative-phillips-and-minnesota-and-north-dakota Senator Klobuchar, Representative Phillips, and Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy MINNEAPOLIS U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad who passed away last month. Senator Tina Smith and Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) have also sponsored the legislation. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined as original cosponsors as Ramstad was born in North Dakota. Representative Phillips holds the seat Ramstad once held. Minnesota has lost a friend and hero - former Representative Jim Ramstad. He was a faithful public servant whose personal struggle with addiction guided his life's work to help those struggling with substance abuse and mental health, Klobuchar said. He was a true mentor to me on how to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done. Renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim's name will allow Minnesotans to remember Jim for generations to come. Jim Ramstad served the people of Minnesota's Third District first as a citizen, then as a state Senator, then as a U.S. Congressman for three decades, Phillips said. I am humbled to serve the very same community as he once did, and continue to look to his example for inspiration. His work leading the passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Act was a powerful display of bipartisan leadership that has helped millions of families access the health care they need. Renaming the Wayzata Post Office in his name is a small gesture, but one I hope will add to the growing symphony of affection for the man who left a remarkable legacy in our community, our state, and our country. Representative Jim Ramstad served in Congress from 1991 until 2009. He was a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Health and Trade Subcommittees and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. Ramstad also served on the Ho… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-announce-funding-job-training-and-services-combat-opioid-crisis Klobuchar, Smith Announce Funding for Job Training and Services To Combat Opioid Crisis 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy U.S. Department of Labor awarded the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development up to $1,368,421 to train at least 200 displaced workers WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that the U.S. Department of Labor awarded an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker grant to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for up to $1,368,421 to train at least 200 displaced workers. The opioid epidemic is hurting communities across Minnesotanone have been immune from its devastating effects, Klobuchar said. This crucial funding will provide job training across the state and support those who are in recovery and preparing to rejoin the workforce. This grant willcreate economic opportunity for Minnesotans whose careers have beenimpacted by the opioid crisis,Smith said.The grant will help individuals re-enter the workforce by providing them with employment and training services. It will alsooffer recovery support through peer-support counseling. I look forward to following the progress made by the200workers, and I'll keep pushing for workforce development that reflectsthe needs ofMinnesotans." An initial award of $800,000 will support disaster-relief jobs and provide employment services to eligible people in Minnesota communities affected by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose. The project will focus on the creation of peer-support counseling positions that will address the unique recovery needs of people affected by opioid use and on the brink of homelessness. The grant will also provide employment and training services to help workers affected by the opioid crisis rejoin the workforce. The State will provide these services to eligible individuals across 46 counties throughout central and southeast Minnesota. Dislocated Worker Grants temporarily expand the service capacity of dislocated worker programs at the state and local levels by providing funding assistance in response to large, unexpected eco… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/senator-klobuchar-representative-phillips-and-minnesota-and-north-dakota-congressional-leaders Senator Klobuchar, Representative Phillips, and Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Leaders Introduce Bill to Rename Wayzata Post Office in Honor of Former Representative Jim Ramstad 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Legislation to rename the Wayzata Post Office was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives MINNEAPOLIS U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename the Wayzata post office in honor of former Minnesota Representative Jim Ramstad who passed away last month. Senator Tina Smith and Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Collin Peterson (MN-07), and Pete Stauber (MN-08) have also sponsored the legislation. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) joined as original cosponsors as Ramstad was born in North Dakota. Representative Phillips holds the seat Ramstad once held. Minnesota has lost a friend and hero - former Representative Jim Ramstad. He was a faithful public servant whose personal struggle with addiction guided his life's work to help those struggling with substance abuse and mental health, Klobuchar said. He was a true mentor to me on how to work with both Democrats and Republicans to get things done. Renaming the Wayzata post office in Jim's name will allow Minnesotans to remember Jim for generations to come. Jim Ramstad served the people of Minnesota's Third District first as a citizen, then as a state Senator, then as a U.S. Congressman for three decades, Phillips said. I am humbled to serve the very same community as he once did, and continue to look to his example for inspiration. His work leading the passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Act was a powerful display of bipartisan leadership that has helped millions of families access the health care they need. Renaming the Wayzata Post Office in his name is a small gesture, but one I hope will add to the growing symphony of affection for the man who left a remarkable legacy in our community, our state, and our country. Representative Jim Ramstad served in Congress from 1991 until 2009. He was a Member of the House Ways and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-leads-bipartisan-senate-effort-reduce-greenhouse-emissions U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Bipartisan Senate Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Bipartisan Group of Senators Offer Tax Credit Changes Designed to Cut Amount of Carbon Sent into Atmosphere WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/08/20]U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making tax credits that encourage carbon capture projects more available and easier to use. The measure, the 45Q Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Tax Credit Amendments Act of 2020, was introduced recently by Sen. Smith and Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). It would reduce barriers to full utilization of the credit. The bill would extend the tax credit to encourage more carbon capture projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also includes other modifications to make the credit more useful. Sen. Smith will push to bundle the legislation with other clean energy credits. By passing a comprehensive clean energy tax credit package, we can help our economy recover from the current economic crisis while also moving us towards our climate goals, she said. We need to do everything we can to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, said Sen. Smith. Our bipartisan legislation, when coupled with extensions of other clean energy tax credits, will provide a win-win: good for our environment and good for our economy. In the time since our bipartisan group of Senators came together to create the FUTURE Actone of the most significant climate policies in U.S. history and certainly that with the most job creation and preservation potentialthe economic situation in our country has completely changed, said Sen. Capito. Since that time, we have not rested on our laurels. Instead, we have continued to engage with our industry, environmental, and labor stakeholders to ensure that the regulatory guidance implemented congressional intent and to look at next steps on how to maximize the return… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-sens-tina-smith-john-thunes-bipartisan-bill-maintain-funding-federally-impacted-schools-during U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & John Thunes Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Funding for Federally Impacted Schools During COVID-19 is Now Law 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy New Law Will Maintain Funding to School Districts with Significant Federal Property Within Their Boundaries WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/08/20]Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) to help schoolsretain federalfunding during the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic is now law.Their Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Actwas signed by President Trump last week. Sen. Thune and I set out on a bipartisan effort to make sure federally impacted schools across the country were able to get the investments they need to continue operating and serving students during this pandemic, said Sen. Smith. I'm glad we could deliver on this and ensure that Impact Aid applications and funding will not be disrupted. It's more important than ever that participating school districts have the funding stability and certainty they need,said Sen. Thune. That's why I'm pleased the president signed this critical legislation into law to help ensure that Impact Aid schools can continue to educate their students now and into the future. Thanks to Senator Smith for helping to get this bill past the finish line. The Impact Aid Programprovides funding toschool districtswith significantfederal propertywithin their boundaries or with federally connected students.The program helps school districts make up for local property tax revenue lost due to the presence of this federal property. Under normal circumstances, schools mustconduct a student counteachyearas part of their application for Impact Aid, but such a count is likely to be difficult for many districts this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the work of Sens. Smith and Thune, schoolsreceiving federal funding throughthe Impact Aid Program will not need to recount their students during the pandemic. This will help prevent further spread of the virus. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-names-kris-skrzycki-chief-staff Hagedorn Names Capitol Hill Veteran, Kris Skrzycki, as Chief of Staff 2020-12-07 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today announced the appointment of Kris Skrzycki as his new Chief of Staff. Mr. Skrzycki, who most recently served as Chief of Staff at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, will be Rep. Hagedorn's top adviser and oversee the office's staff and operations in both Washington and southern Minnesota. Kris Skrzycki has a long, distinguished record of promoting and implementing conservative policies and serving as a trusted aide to some of America's top government officials. I am confident Kris will be a valuable addition to our team, and I look forward to working with him on behalf of the people of Minnesota's First District, said Hagedorn. Skrzycki has extensive senior-level experience in the Legislative and Executive Branches and brings a strong leadership and management background to the position. Prior to his time in the White House at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Skrzycki served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Immediate Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Further, he spent more than 12 years on the staff of Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) including six years as Chief of Staff. Skrzycki is also a veteran of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://collinpeterson.house.gov/media/newletter-archive/rep-petersons-newsletter-and-questionnaire-11252020 Rep. Peterson's Newsletter and Questionnaire 11/25/2020 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MN Collin Peterson P000258 collinpeterson.house.gov     legacy Turkey Mount from Rep. Peterson's Washington, D.C. office being prepared for shipment back to Minnesota Dear Friends, This week, I would like to simply send you my wishes for a happy Thanksgiving Day. I am grateful to the constituents of Minnesota's Seventh District for entrusting me to hold this office for the last 30 years. It has been an honor to serve as your Representative in Washington, D.C. and I am thankful to all those I've met, worked with, and assisted. This year's celebrations will be different as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we can still reflect on all that we have to be grateful for and do what we can to stay safe and end this pandemic together. My hope is that your list of things to be thankful for is a long and happy one. From my family and office staff, happy Thanksgiving and have a safe holiday season. Sincerely, Congressman Collin C. Peterson Minnesota 7th District Serving the 7th The bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp in order to create economic opportunities for farmers. Minnesota farmers appreciate the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts in implementing the Interim Rule on Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. However, there are still hurdles in place for Minnesota farmers to fully realize the economic benefits of growing hemp. I joined Minnesota Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN-2), Betty McCollum (D-MN-4) and Senator Tina Smith in sending a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Vought, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Hahn, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Shea, urging them to provide clarity on hemp rules. In order to create a more stable market for hemp farmers and ease the concerns of investors, the USDA, the DEA, the FDA, and the OMB need to work together and issue federal guidelines that will benefit rather than punish farmers for factors that are out of their control. Read the full letter here. COVID-19 Updates & Resources Photo court… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-over-one-million-dollar-grant-to-train-displaced-workers Emmer Announces Over One Million Dollar Grant to Train Displaced Workers 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the Department of Labor has provided more than one million dollars for a National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to help dislocated workers in Minnesota communities affected by the opioid epidemic. "As the nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and our fight against the opioid epidemic continues, this funding from the Department of Labor is a vital resource for Minnesota's workforce," said Emmer. "Whether it’s dealing with the employment challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, or closures of major businesses like Electrolux in St. Cloud, I am committed to ensuring that individuals who experience job loss receive the support and assistance they need to rejoin the workforce and have stable and reliable employment." The U.S. Department of Labor issued an opioid-crisis National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to Minnesota for $1,368,421 to train 200 displaced workers. A portion of the funds, $800,000, will support disaster-relief jobs and provide employment services to Minnesota communities who have been impacted by the health and economic effects of opioids. The project will offer peer-support counselors who will work with individuals impacted by opioid use, helping them recover, rehabilitate, and return to the workforce. Employment and training services will also be offered to assist these Minnesotans. The program will operate throughout 46 counties in central and southeast Minnesota. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3F80E782-D695-4A35-AEF8-8D94A581DB26 Emmer Announces Over One Million Dollar Grant to Train Displaced Workers 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-statement-house-passage-bill-decriminalize-marijuana-and-expunge Rep. Omar Statement on House Passage of Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Records Nationwide 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released this statement after the passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act in the House. This bill federally decriminalizes marijuana and expunges nonviolent federal marijuana convictions. She voted "yes" on the bill. "This is a long overdue step to provide restorative justice to those devastated by the war on drugs," said Rep. Omar. "My community has been crying out for justice and real reform for decades. Tragically, for far too long cannabis criminalization has disproportionally impacted communities of color and ruined countless lives. Today this victory was possible because of organizers in my district and across the country who demanded meaningful reform and the end of selective enforcement of the law." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-encourages-minnesota-producers-affected-covid-19-apply-usda-assistance U.S. Senator Tina Smith Encourages Minnesota Producers Affected by COVID-19 to Apply for USDA Assistance by December 11 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Direct Payments Available for Many Commodities Grown or Raised by Minnesota Producers WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/4/2020] U.S.SenatorTina Smith (D-Minn.) is urging Minnesota producerswho have been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting economic crisistosubmit applications for assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) by Dec. 11, 2020. This USDA program provides direct relief to producers for eligible commodities. Sen. Smith said that many commodities grown or raised by Minnesota producers are eligible. This includes corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar beets, wild rice, apples, dairy, turkey, beef, hogs and pigs, and more. 2020 has been a deeply challenging yearas we navigate the public health and economic crisis of COVID,said Sen. Smith. A Minnesota farmer said to me a few months back that with COVID, we are all in the same storm, but not all in the same boat. This gets at how we are all affected by COVID, and everyone's been affected by it in different ways.I feel a lot of urgency to help provide somecertainty and predictability for Minnesota producers. I hope that they consider applying for this program, and I want them toknow thatI'll keep fighting to get them additional relief. Producers can find eligible commodities, payment rates, calculations and options to apply onfarmers.gov/cfap.Producers can also call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer general assistance. This is a recommended first step before a producer engages the team at the FSA county office. The call center can provide service to non-English speaking customers.CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of CFAP, now referred to as CFAP 1. Participating in CFAP 1 is not a prerequisite for participating in CFAP 2. Additionally, producers who applied for CFAP 1 will not be automatically enrolled in CFAP 2 and must complete a new application to be eligible for assistance. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senators-amy-klobuchar-and-tina-smith-push-extend-pandemic-unemployment-programs-set-expire U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push to Extend Pandemic Unemployment Programs Set to Expire December 26 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/4/2020] U.S.SenatorsAmyKlobucharand Tina Smith (D-Minn.) are urging Senate leaders to extend two coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment programs that are set to expire December 26in the next relief package. In a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sens. Klobuchar, Smith and 30 of their colleagues calledfor these programs to be extended with additional weeks of eligibility for workers. They noted that approximately 4.4 million workers will have already run out of benefits by the end of the year, with millions more exhausting their benefits next year. The senators also stressed the importance of significantlyreforming the nation's unemployment system in the near future so that every American can count on a social safety net during times of need. As the virus surges going into the winter months, the loss of benefits at this time is particularly cruel. A recent report from The Century Foundation suggests that nearly 12 million workers could lose coverage once these programs expire over the holiday. In other words, roughly 12 million American workers will lose benefits this season for a job they lost through no fault of their own,wrote Sens. Klobuchar, Smith and their colleagues.For many, the knowledge of this benefits cliff will hang over them while they celebrate Christmas morning, share a meal for Christmasdinner, orobserveotherholidays with their families in the middle of what has already been a difficult and tragic year. Those who are socially distancing from their families for their safety as well as the nation's overall public health will likely experience this loss of federal financial assistance entirely alone. What's more, the loss of emergency benefits compounds the hardships many families are already facing in this economy. Since May, researchers have found that roughly 8 million Americans have slipped into poverty. That is the equivalent of the entire population of Virginia or Washington (as well as the combined populations of Kentucky and Oregon)… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://collinpeterson.house.gov/media/press-releases/peterson-unveils-legislation-expand-crp-50-million-acres Peterson Unveils Legislation to Expand CRP to 50 Million Acres 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate MN Collin Peterson P000258 collinpeterson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC In a press conference Thursday, Representative Collin Peterson, Chair of the House Ag Committee,announced the introduction of H.R. 8843, which makes an additional 25 million acres available over the next five years for general signup under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Instead of a cap, the bill establishes a minimum floor of 50 million CRP acres nationwide. CRP incentivizes farmers to remove sensitive land from agricultural production and plant cover to enhance wildlife habitat and provide other natural resource benefits, Peterson told reporters. CRP has a decades-long track record of engaging farmers in the effort to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and create wildlife habitat. In addition to the increase in acreage, the bill will help CRP prioritize those applications that promote soil health and carbon sequestration, Peterson added. Applications for the enrollment of land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted will also be prioritized. Peterson pointed to the importance of CRP in helping farmers and landowners meet environmental quality goals. Land enrolled in the program has helped to keep billion of tons of soil from eroding and sequestered millions of tons of carbon, he said. It has improved wildlife and pollinator habitat, and it has provided benefits to farmers through rental payments and drawing hunters and other recreationists, which in turn makes its way through rural economies. This is a good bill that uses a successful, existing program to pay farmers to store carbon we don't need a whole new regime we have CRP. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccollum-congratulates-rep-david-scott-agriculture-committee-chairmanship McCollum Congratulates Rep. David Scott on Agriculture Committee Chairmanship 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today after Rep. David Scott was affirmed as the next Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee: "I want to congratulate Congressman David Scott (D-GA) on his election by the Democratic Caucus as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee for the 117th Congress. I was honored to speak in support of Congressman Scott during the Democratic House Steering and Policy Committee earlier this week. Mr. Scott grew up living and working on his grandparents' farm, and represents a diverse district that includes suburban and rural areas southwest of Atlanta, and part of Atlanta itself. Because of his 18 years on the Agriculture Committee, Congressman Scott has a deep understanding and knowledge of the issues facing our farmers and families experiencing food insecurity today. "Congressman Scott's Chairmanship is historic, as the first African American to lead the committee. Farmers, students, and workers of color are historically underrepresented in the agriculture industry, and his committee work on providing meaningful scholarship and advancement opportunities for these communities is critical to ensuring equity and a skilled and diverse workforce in the future. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mccollum-and-sen-smith-bill-restore-11000-acres-land-leech-lake-band-ojibwe Rep. McCollum and Sen. Smith Bill to Restore 11,000 Acres of Land to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to be Signed Into Law 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper After passing the U.S. House of Representatives today, legislation authored by U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (MN-04) and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) to restore over eleven thousand acres of wrongly seized land to the Leech Lake Reservation is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. "The tribal leaders of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe entrusted Senator Smith and I with advancing this legislation that builds on their diligent work, open dialogue, and collaboration with the Chippewa National Forest and local communities," said Rep. McCollum. "With its passage, our federal government is taking a significant step toward addressing the historic injustices that robbed the Band of much of their reservation land." "My colleague Representative McCollum and I worked to right this wrong and get this effort over the finish line, but above all I want to recognize the decades of work that Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe put into making this possible," said Sen. Smith. "This historic win belongs to them and future generations who will benefit." "The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council and our entire community say "chi-miigwech" to Senator Smith, Rep. McCollum, and everyone who helped in this longstanding effort to pass the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act," said Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Chairman Faron Jackson, Sr. "Our Reservation was established through a series of treaties and executive orders from 1855 to 1874, which promised that it would serve as our permanent homeland. The United States violated these solemn promises repeatedly, reducing our trust lands to 5 percent of our initial Reservation. Additional lands were illegally transferred out of trust in the 1940s and 50s. The Leech Lake Restoration Act focuses on these illegal transfers by restoring 11,760 acres of our homelands to tribal trust status. "Restoring this small portion of our homelands will enable us to combat the lack of housing and related problems that have been highlighted as urgent needs by the ongoing pandemic. "We look… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-problem-solvers-caucus-push-bicameral-bipartisan-emergency-covid-19 Phillips, Problem Solvers Caucus Push Bicameral, Bipartisan Emergency COVID-19 Relief Package 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Thursday, December 3, 2020, Dean Phillips (D-MN) and other members of the Problem Solvers Caucus stood together to fight for their common-sense bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief package. It is being supported by a rapidly growing group of Senators on both sides of the aisle, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and others to help American families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. Leaders in both parties have stated support for the Problem Solvers Caucus' framework as the basis for immediate bipartisan, bicameral legislation.On Wednesday night, President-Elect Joe Biden announced his support for the plan, calling it a needed down payment ahead of more proposed aid under his administration next year. A breakdown of the COVID-19 emergency relief framework can be found here. Vision without action is just a daydream, and we have had enough daydreaming in Congress. We need to show Americans and our allies across the world that the great experiment of America still works. The clock is ticking, but we can and must pass the Emergency COVID Relief Framework. Failure is not an option when Americans are suffering, said Rep. Dean Phillips. We won't leave town until we pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package, said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Josh Gottheimer. Too many families, small businesses, and communities are suffering all across our country and that's why the momentum around our bipartisan, bicameral framework is continuing to grow by the hour. "The bipartisan, bicameral relief package we've put forward with our Senate partners is already generating significant support from leaders across Washington because it is right in the range of reason," said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Tom Reed. "Millions of Americans don't have time for Congress to continue playing games; let's pass this common-sense emergency relief measure to ensure our communities receive the federal support they deserve." The effects of this pandemic have been cruelly uneven. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-champions-legislation-return-land-leech-lake-band-ojibwe Stauber Champions Legislation to Return Land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Pete Stauber S001212 stauber.house.gov stauber https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped advance legislation that would correct a historic wrong and transfer ownership of roughly eleven thousand acres from the Agriculture Department back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a tribe located in his district. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Lake Country Power, Beltrami Electric, and Crow Wing Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accompany the legislation, ensuring access to easements and rights-of-way for maintenance remain when the land is transferred. Of this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, "Back in the 1950's, the Secretary of Agriculture wrongly claimed land belonging to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Today, I was proud to help advance legislation that would right this wrong. This legislation is a win-win for everyone involved as it would not only return ownership of the land back to the Band, but it will also help continue the safe delivery of power. Since hearing about this issue, I have worked with both the Band and rural electric cooperatives to find a solution and I'm happy that we are one major step closer to a resolution." Earlier today, Congressman Stauber spoke on the House Floor in support of this bill Watch HERE. He also spoke in favor and supported its passage during a September 30, 2020 markup in the House Natural Resources Committee. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/sen-tina-smith-rep-betty-mccollums-bill-restore-11k-acres-land-leech-lake-band-ojibwe-be-signed-law Sen. Tina Smith & Rep. Betty McCollums Bill to Restore 11k Acres of Land to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to be Signed Into Law 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/03/20]After passing the U.S. House of Representatives today, legislation authored by U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (MN-04) to restore over eleven-thousand acres of wrongly seized land to the Leech Lake Reservation is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. My colleague Representative McCollum and I worked to right this wrong and get this effort over the finish line, but above all I want to recognize the decades of work that Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe put into making this possible, said Sen. Smith. This historic win belongs to them and future generations who will benefit. The tribal leaders of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe entrusted Senator Smith and I with advancing this legislation that builds on their diligent work, open dialogue, and collaboration with the Chippewa National Forest and local communities, said Rep. McCollum. With its passage, our federal government is taking a significant step toward addressing the historic injustices that robbed the Band of much of their reservation land. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council and our entire community say chi-miigwech to Senator Smith, Rep. McCollum, and everyone who helped in this longstanding effort to pass the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act, said Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Chairman Faron Jackson, Sr. Our Reservation was established through a series of treaties and executive orders from 1855 to 1874, which promised that it would serve as our permanent homeland. The United States violated these solemn promises repeatedly, reducing our trust lands to 5 percent of our initial Reservation. Additional lands were illegally transferred out of trust in the 1940s and 50s. The Leech Lake Restoration Act focuses on these illegal transfers by restoring 11,760 acres of our homelands to tribal trust status. Restoring this small portion of our homelands will enable us to combat the lack of housing and related problems that have been highlighted as urgent needs by the ongoing pandemic. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-statement-on-the-administration-s-announcement-permanently-expanding-telehealth-services Emmer Statement on the Administration’s Announcement Permanently Expanding Telehealth Services 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of a permanent expansion of telehealth services in their annual Physician Fee Schedule rule. “This commitment by CMS to telehealth will ensure vital services for many vulnerable Americans. This is a huge step forward in access to care for those in need of group psychotherapy, home visits, and even care planning services. As a long-time advocate of telehealth services across Minnesota, including vital mental health services, this action will help Americans across the country benefit from these innovations," said Emmer. "Telehealth is the future of health care and a practical necessity during this time. We must begin to integrate it when appropriate in order to serve everyone where they are. Minnesota is both an expansive state that will greatly benefit from telehealth, and a leader in developing medical breakthroughs that deliver timely and quality care. Health care access must be expanded through the use of telehealth, and I applaud CMS for doing their part to ensure those in need get the care they require,” Emmer concluded. In May, Congressman Emmer wrote a letter urging Congressional leadership to consider extending behavioral telehealth services in any upcoming COVID-19 response packages for a reasonable time following the COVID-19 emergency to assess which of the services should be continued permanently. Read the letter here. In August, Congressman Emmer also joined a letter with 49 of his colleagues to CMS Administrator Seema Verma encouraging permanent expansion of telehealth services. Read the letter here. Telehealth is the provision of long-distance health care through electronic platforms such as video chats. It has proven to be an extremely successful approach in ensuring that patients are receiving mental health and addiction care during the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, CMS expanded certain behavioral telehealth flexibilities, and… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6235C226-A17C-4511-B2A9-453D5E9D0913 Emmer Statement on the Administration’s Announcement Permanently Expanding Telehealth Services 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/klobuchar-smith-commend-alexandria-technical-and-community-college-selection-us-naval-community Klobuchar, Smith Commend Alexandria Technical and Community College for Selection to U.S. Naval Community College Program 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Alexandria Tech is one of five institutions in the country to be selected for pilot-program WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith commended the Alexandria Technical and Community College in Alexandria, MN for their selection in the newly formed U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) pilot program. The six-month pilot program is set to begin in January 2021 and will gather data and information to help develop the USNCC's program as it prepares to welcome its first students. The foundation of our future prosperity can be found in education. As we continue to confront the coronavirus pandemic, new and innovative programs are critical to develop and educate our communities, and the Navy and Alexandria Tech are part of that, Klobuchar said. I am pleased to see Alexandria Tech partner with the US Naval Community College as they continue to deliver quality education to our servicemembers. Programs like this ensure our brave men and women who serve can transition the skills they've learned into the workforce when they come home. "Congratulations to Alexandria Technical and Community College for being selected to participate in the U.S. Naval Community College pilot program," Smith said. "This honor is a testament to its record of delivering a quality education to students in Minnesota. It will play an important role in supporting the capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps by teaching math courses to servicemembers that can be applied toward a degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology. I wish it a successful pilot program." More information is available here. In addition to Alexandria Technical and Community College in Minnesota, the other institutions selected include the State University of New York system; the University of Arizona; the University of Maryland Global Campus; and the Virginia Community College system. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-sen-tina-smith-tells-agriculture-committee-minnesota-farmers-feel-impact-climate-change U.S. Sen. Tina Smith Tells Agriculture Committee that Minnesota Farmers Feel Impact of Climate Change, Discusses Innovative State Efforts to Address it 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Earlier Wednesday Senator Discussed Importance of Nation's Sugar Program, And Efforts to Bolster Rural Health Care with Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/02/20]U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today that Minnesota farmers see the reality of climate change every year with the increasing impact of drought, heat, and floods, and she pointed to the innovative work of a new coalition of Minnesota businesses and researchers that is working to find solutions. Sen. Smith told the panel about MBOLD, a coalition of food and agriculture leaders who are working to deal with climate change, food insecurity and many other pressing problems for agriculture. The group includes the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Fortune 100 companies as well as researchers and advocacy groups and is a model for the nation's battle against climate change. You don't have to tell Minnesota farmers about the realities of climate change. They see it every year, Senator Smith told the Committee. When it comes to climate change solution, we can either lead or we can follow. If we lead we create more opportunity, more innovation, and with our focus on research, we can increase our competitive advantage. Dr. Steven Rosenzweig, a soil scientist Minnesota-based General Mills, told the Committee, which is part of MBOLD, told the committee about several of the initiatives that the coalition is undertaking to deal with climate change. Discussing Importance of U.S. Sugar Program, Quality Rural Health Care With MN Sugar Growers Prior to the hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Smith spoke to the Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers Association annual meeting where she discussed the importance of a strong U.S. sugar program, which generates $3.4 billion in economic activity across the country. The sugar industry is critically important to Minnesota's economy, supporting tens of thousands of jobs in the Red River Valley, and more than 142,000 nationwide, Sen. Smith told the group. I fought to prot… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/us-senator-tina-smith-applauds-move-help-high-school-students-minnesota-who-lost-jobs-due-covid-19 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Applauds Move to Help High School Students in Minnesota Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19, Urges Eligible Students to Apply Soon 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Senator Fought to Make Unemployment Assistance Available to Eligible High School Students, Says Recent Court Ruling is Great News WASHINGTON, D.C. [12/02/20]U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) says a recent Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling allowing eligible high school students to receive coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment assistance is welcome news,and she urges eligible students to apply before December 25. Earlier this year, Sens. Smith and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced bicameral legislation with U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-2), Dean Phillips (MN-3), Ilhan Omar (MN-5) and Betty McCollum (MN-4) to help high school students in Minnesota who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. Minnesota high schoolers who lost jobs in the pandemic had been denied unemployment benefits they should have been eligible forbenefits I fought for,said Sen. Smith.The court ruling yesterday is great news because it fixes that.I commend the students and their advocates who have been persistent in working to get access to the relief Congress intended for them, even though their applications were initially denied.Now, it's important for eligible Minnesotans to applyfor unemployment reliefby the December 25 deadline. You can access more information about Minnesota youth unemployment resourceshere. Sen. Smith's bill,The High School Student Unemployment Eligibility Clarification Act, would clarify language in the next round of COVID-19 relief to overcome conflicts with state laws across the country and help make high school students eligible for unemployment compensation nationally if they meet the other unemployment rules applicable to adults. The High School Student Unemployment Eligibility Clarification Actis supported by Bridgemakers, Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, Center for School Change, Minnesota Alliance With Youth, Centro Tyrone Guzman, Minnesota Parent Union, Change Inc. Minnesota Youth Council, Children's Defense Fund, National Youth Leadership Council, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, Northfield Healthy Co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-problem-solvers-caucus-announce-bipartisan-bicameral-covid-relief Phillips, Problem Solvers Caucus Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral COVID Relief Offer 2020-12-01 2020 2020-12 Democrat House MN Dean Phillips P000616 phillips.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, House Problem Solvers Caucus members Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in announcing a four-month, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief framework that will help American students, families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. The Problem Solvers Caucus, 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, helped develop the bicameral package. A breakdown of the COVID-19 emergency relief framework can be found here. This effort is the culmination of months of leadership from Phillips and the Problem Solvers Caucus, as members have worked to break through partisan gridlock on a COVID relief plan since they unveiled their March to Common Ground bipartisan framework in September. Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Fred Upton (R-MI), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) joined Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) as well as Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (R-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to announce the COVID-19 emergency relief framework that will help American students, families, businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. The Problem Solvers Caucus, made up of 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, helped draft and endorsed the package. The framework allocates $908 billion in total aid, including both new funding and the reallocation of previously appropriated CARES Act funding. The framework targets resources to the following key categories: State, Local, and Tribal Governments - $160 billion, including $3 billion for the state of Minnesota Additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) - $180 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) including restaurants, stages, and deductibility - $288 billion CDFI/MDI Community Lender Support - $12 billion Transportation (Airlines, Airports, Buses, Transit and Amtrak) - $45 bil… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-stauber-and-hagedorn-welcome-congresswoman-elect-michelle-fischbach-to-the-minnesota-delegation Emmer, Stauber, and Hagedorn Welcome Congresswoman-Elect Michelle Fischbach to the Minnesota Delegation 2020-11-30 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper "Congratulations to my friend and now colleague, Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach. I look forward to working with the new Congresswoman from the Seventh District on policies that will help the agriculture community. I know she will be a great Representative for her constituents," said Congressman Tom Emmer. “I am proud to call Michelle a friend and I look forward to calling her a colleague. She has a long and proven track record of public service in Minnesota and I know she will bring that same dedication to Washington. I welcome Michelle to the Minnesota delegation and I’m eager to work with her on many of the issues most important to rural Minnesotans,” said Congressman Pete Stauber. "Michelle Fischbach won an impressive victory and is a welcome addition to our delegation. I look forward to serving alongside her in the House of Representatives as we continue fighting for Minnesota's farmers, small businesses, workers and families," said Congressman Jim Hagedorn. "I am honored to join Congressmen Tom Emmer, Jim Hagedorn, and Pete Stauber to fight for the people of Minnesota in Congress. During the 117th Congress, I am proud to have the opportunity to work with these great leaders on behalf of Minnesota families, and hardworking men and women everywhere,” said Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach. Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1996 and served until 2018. During her time as a Minnesota State Senator, she became the first woman in Minnesota history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate. She is a graduate of St. Cloud State University and William Mitchell College of Law. Most recently, she served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. She and her husband, Scott, live near Paynesville and have two grown children and five grandchildren. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5DF4C462-D992-4997-8A99-7E9EA610D329 Emmer, Stauber, and Hagedorn Welcome Congresswoman-Elect Michelle Fischbach to the Minnesota Delegation 2020-11-30 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov     legacy Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-celebrates-accomplishment-construction-line-3-permitted-move-forward Stauber Celebrates Accomplishment as Construction on Line 3 Permitted to Move Forward 2020-11-30 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Pete Stauber S001212 stauber.house.gov stauber https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper MINNESOTA – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued the final permit necessary for construction on the Line 3 replacement project to begin. "Today's news is a massive victory. After six years of review, the Line 3 replacement project has passed every test, met every rigorous standard and will finally be allowed to move forward. I have supported this commonsense project from the beginning and I'm grateful to every Minnesotan whose steadfast advocacy helped get us to this point. I now look forward to seeing thousands of Minnesota's skilled workers and union members get to work on this project and help unleash economic prosperity in our communities." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://collinpeterson.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-peterson-thompson-and-comer-push-leadership-delay-ligado-application Reps. Peterson, Thompson and Comer Push Leadership to Delay Ligado Application 2020-11-24 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate MN Collin Peterson P000258 collinpeterson.house.gov     legacy (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S.Representatives Collin Peterson (D-MN), Glenn GT' Thompson (R-PA), and James Comer (R-KY)sent aletterto House Leadership and the Appropriations Committeerequesting language delaying implementation of the April 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order granting Ligado's application to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network to provide 5G services. In July, the Congressmenexpressed serious concernssurrounding the FCC's decision, questioning the reliability of GPS for millions of Americans, especially the farmers and ranchers who rely on this technology each and every day for precision agriculture. There is no room for error when discussing safety and reliability of service for GPS signals. Aviation, agriculture, and other vital industries rely on consistent signal quality," saidRep. Peterson. "Safety and national security issues remain unresolved under the current order, which is why it is vital that we delay Ligado's 5G deployment. "Investments in 5G and GPS are critically important to the American economy, especially the agriculture industry," saidRep. Thompson. "However, the Ligado decision will have negative impacts on GPS and satellite communications, hindering reliability and slowing progress on current and future innovation of this technology. I urge my colleagues in Leadership and on the Appropriations Committee to delay this harmful implementation." Our farmers are vitally important to providing the food supply for America and the world, and a reliable GPS network is critical to precision agriculture, saidRep. Comer. I understand the importance of improving telecommunications operations, especially for advancing rural economies. But critical tools like GPS technology must not be disrupted, as our farmers are essential workers who must have the tools they need to do their jobs. It is our responsibility as policymakers to fight to ensure that federal agency decisions do not negatively impact Americans' livelihoods. It is my hope that this language to delay implementatio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-introduces-resolution-condemning-police-violence-worldwide-0 Rep. Omar Introduces Resolution Condemning Police Violence Worldwide 2020-11-24 2020 2020-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON– Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced a resolution today to condemn police violence worldwide. The resolution calls on Congress to stand with peaceful protesters around the world in their calls for justice and accountability for police brutality. The introduction comes after continued police violence in the United States including the horrific murder of George Floyd in Rep. Omar's district in Minneapolis. Highly militarized police forces have also been used to disproportionately harm vulnerable communities around the world including in Nigeria, Cameroon, Honduras, Chile, Hong Kong, Belarus, Poland, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. "This year, much of our attention has been focused on the problem of police violence," said Rep. Omar. "In my home district, we felt this pain acutely with the murder of George Floyd. We have also seen the horrifying images of police armed with military equipment responding to peaceful protests. And we have rightly begun painful conversations around the use of force, the use of military weapons by police, and the targeting of minorities by law enforcement. Police brutality has transcended geography and local context. It has shown its face in democracies and dictatorships, which is why we must not only condemn police brutality domestically, but worldwide. Our movements are inextricably linked, and the sources of the violence are often the same. Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are among our most foundational, cherished values. We must stand up to protect them." She also wrote a Medium piece about the resolution, which can be read here. Over the summer, Rep. Omar co-introduced a resolution to condemn police brutality, and sponsored legislation to criminalize violence against protesters. Last week, she wrote an op-ed calling on the Biden Administration to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward justice and human rights. You can read the full resolution here and below. Whereas, in 2020, there have been significant peaceful assemblies protesting against police brutality througho… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-department-of-justice-to-enact-abby-honold-act Emmer Urges Department of Justice to Enact Abby Honold Act 2020-11-23 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging swift implementation of the Abby Honold Act, which would offer competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Congressman Emmer is the author of the Abby Honold Act, and this initiative by the Department of Justice would mirror the nonpartisan legislation, which passed as an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act in the House of Representatives. "Victims of sexual assault and trauma deserve immediate support. Abby Honold was a student at the University of Minnesota when she reported her rape to the police and investigators. Her case ended with the prosecution of the perpetrator, but only because of Abby's bravery and the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) interviewing method that the nurse who cared for Abby utilized." Emmer said. Emmer continued, "We now have a better understanding of the science of the brain, which often copes with traumatic experiences by shutting down portions, like the pre-frontal cortex. We also know this can cause a victim of trauma to have difficulty in recounting specific details of the crime. The interview technique used by Abby's nurse, Linda, was what allowed Abby to remember. This technique prevents re-traumatization and ensures law enforcement get the accurate information they need to properly investigate and eventually, secure a prosecution." Emmer concluded, "The Department of Justice can take steps to implement this program, and provide resources nationwide to expand training to care for victims of sexual assault. I hope the DOJ will take immediate action on this important initiative. For Abby, and for the thousands of victims who experience trauma, this is a key part of their recovery process. By advancing the provisions of the Abby Ho… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-helps-advance-legislation-expand-registered-apprenticeships Stauber Helps Advance Legislation to Expand Registered Apprenticeships 2020-11-23 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Pete Stauber S001212 stauber.house.gov stauber https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped advance the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, legislation that will expand our nation's workforce by investing more than $3.5 billion to increase access to registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships. Of this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, "As our nation works to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, it is more important than ever to give Americans tools to succeed. By investing in registered apprenticeship programs, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 will ensure Americans have access to programs that allow them to earn while they learn and find success in a wide range of industries. Northern Minnesota has several upcoming projects in mining, healthcare, construction, and other sectors. Today's vote is a critical step in ensuring projects that will rejuvenate our economy move forward seamlessly. Therefore, I was proud to help advance registered apprenticeship programs and I hope the Senate does the same soon." This legislation will also codify the Office of Apprenticeships at the Department of Labor, create a National Advisory Committee to advise on apprenticeships, and produce $10.6 billion in net benefits to the taxpayer through increased tax revenue and decreased spending on public assistance programs and unemployment insurance. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://collinpeterson.house.gov/media/newletter-archive/rep-petersons-newsletter-and-questionnaire-11162020 Rep. Peterson's Newsletter and Questionnaire 11/16/2020 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate MN Collin Peterson P000258 collinpeterson.house.gov     legacy First day of deer hunting in CARIBOU Dear Friends, Veterans Day is a day to thank and honor the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. As of 2018, there are nearly 18 million veterans in the United States who have served in various wars to protect and defend our freedom. Thank you, veterans, for your commitment and service to the United States. The Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project is one step closer to construction. Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources recently approved the remaining permits and licenses for the project and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency also gave its approval on the 401 Water Quality Certification. The Line 3 replacement will have a significant economic impact for Western Minnesota, and I am happy to see the project moving forward. Sincerely, Congressman Collin C. Peterson Minnesota 7th District Thank You Veterans Wednesday, November 11, was Veterans Day, a day to thank and honor all those who have served in the United States armed forces to protect and defend our democracy. I hope you were able to take a moment to acknowledge military veterans in your community for their dedication to protecting our national security and values. As a former National Guardsman, I know the risks and sacrifices our men and women in uniform make. Thank you for your service! Click here to watch my Veterans Day video. Line 3 Replacement Project Update The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved the remaining 8 of 10 permits and licenses for the Line 3 Replacement Project last week. This is a good sign that moves the project closer to construction. The proposal has met or exceeded all requirements of the DNR, and I am confident Enbridge will meet the requirements to secure the remaining state and federal approvals. In addition to the action by the DNR, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced its approval of the 401 Water Quality Certification, which clears the way for a determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding federal p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-votes-to-support-america-s-veterans Emmer Votes to Support America's Veterans 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Otsego, MN - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) voted in favor of several pieces of legislation this week to support America's veterans, including ensuring free access to National Parks and securing accountability from the Veterans Administration (VA) on their patient safety policies. "Our nation's veterans fought to keep us safe and free, and they sacrificed their health and safety to do so. They deserve our support and care now. These important votes will continue to show our veterans and service members that their fellow Americans appreciate their selfless efforts to protect our nation." said Emmer. Congressman Emmer supported and the House passed the Wounded Veterans Recreation Act, which allows veterans who have a service-connected disability to qualify for free entrance to National Parks. Free entrance includes a lifetime pass to all parks within the National Park Service. Congressman Emmer also supported the Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act, which requires the VA to report on its patient safety policies as well as their quality of care. The VA will also be required to report on the measures they have taken to increase these patient care policies. This will help provide accountability and transparency for veterans and their families while under the VA’s care. The House of Representatives also passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act this week, which will study VA websites to ensure they are accessible to those with disabilities. Congressman Emmer is the author of the Same-Day Accountability Veterans Enhancement (SAVE) Act to ensure the VA has accountability mechanisms in place to successfully offer same-day physical and mental health treatment to veterans in need. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccollum-promote-middle-east-peace-and-security-democrats-congress-must-reject McCollum: To Promote Middle East Peace and Security, Democrats in Congress Must Reject Illegal Israeli-Trump Annexation of Palestinian Lands 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Democrat House MN Betty McCollum M001143 mccollum.house.gov mccollum https://mccollum.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) issued the following statement today after Sec. Mike Pompeo became the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit an Israeli settlement, signaling a symbolic U.S. stamp of approval of Israel's military occupation: "Yesterday, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued official U.S. ‘country of origin' labeling guidelines that grant legitimacy to Israel's illegal settlements by requiring all products produced in Area ‘C' of the occupied West Bank to be marked as ‘Product of Israel' or ‘Made in Israel' when exported to the United States. "Secretary Pompeo is once again flagrantly advancing the Israeli government's effort to unlawfully annex Palestinian lands. This act effectively erases the longstanding bipartisan U.S. policy differentiating between Israel and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, territory occupied by Israel in 1967. "This official State Department action means that the U.S. has provided tacit recognition of de facto Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian lands in violation of international law. This further entrenches an undemocratic system in which Israel would permanently rule over a Palestinian people who are denied basic civil rights and human rights. "Secretary Pompeo claims his actions are consistent with a ‘reality-based foreign policy approach.' This right-wing ‘reality' is nothing more than overt Trump administration support for Israel to maintain an unjust political system that denies Palestinians the right to self-determination and an independent Palestinian state. "The Trump administration has acted with complete disregard for international law and decades of bipartisan U.S. foreign policy consensus to aggressively support and legitimize permanent occupation and a de facto system of apartheid. I reject Israeli annexation and will work to ensure the U.S. does not support, defend, or legitimize any plan to illegally annex occupied Palestinian lands. This is exactly why I introduced H.R. 8050, The Israeli Annexation Non-R… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-opens-personalized-medicine-briefing-with-optimism-for-future-medical-breakthroughs Emmer Opens Personalized Medicine Briefing with Optimism for Future Medical Breakthroughs 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke at a briefing of the Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus, which he Chairs. This bicameral, bipartisan Caucus was launched in February of this year to bring Congressional attention to new biomedical innovations and advance policies that help American patients affected by cancer and other devastating diseases. The emergence of personalized medicine emphasizes that the approaches to health care should be as diverse and individualized as the patients it serves. "Pharmacogenomics, or PGx testing, is the answer to an ongoing and pervasive problem for our health care delivery system. If we can provide information to the clinician that will enable them to prescribe safer drugs for patients, we can ultimately save lives - and we must utilize this tool," said Emmer. Pharmacogenomics uses information about a person's genetic makeup to choose the drugs and doses that are likely to work best for that particular person. PGx involves a combination of the science of how drugs work (pharmacology) with the science of the human genome (genomics). Emmer continued, "This tool is ready and available now. We should be finding ways for this to be broadly adopted. It will help all Americans, but mainly, those who take more medications like seniors, veterans, and vulnerable individuals who need medications that do not negatively interact with each other." Today's briefing focused on pharmacogenomics and the high rate of patients suffering and even dying as a result of their prescription medications. Currently, adverse drug reactions kill someone every two minutes. 99% of the population has a genetic variant that impacts how their body responds to a pharmaceutical drug, and more than 91% of the population is unable to process medications in the way that they are intended. Emmer concluded, "As we continue to combat the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact, these medical innovations would optimize their prescription needs and serve them more efficiently. I'll continue to … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-omar-introduces-resolutions-banning-trumps-arms-sales-uae Rep. Omar Introduces Resolutions Banning Trump’s Arms Sales to UAE 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Democrat House MN Ilhan Omar O000173 omar.house.gov omar https://omar.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) today introduced a package of resolutions to ban the Trump Administration's proposed sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates. Earlier this month, the Trump Administration announced a $23 billion package of weapons sales to the UAE, despite consistent human rights violations by the regime. "Since he took office, Donald Trump has empowered some of the worst human rights abusers in the world—and the UAE is no exception," Rep. Omar said. "Besides their very well-documented war crimes in Yemen, the UAE has also been credibly accused of committing war crimes in Libya. They're also reportedly paying for child soldiers from the same militia that committed the Darfur genocide, badly undercutting the transition to democracy in Sudan. Amidst a deadly pandemic, we should be investing in our own communities here at home, not selling weapons to help dictators commit human rights abuses." The four resolutions target each component of the Trump Administration's proposal, including F-35 fighter jets and armed drones ― major advanced systems that the U.A.E. does not presently have. The transfer would be the first time the United States has ever sold combat drones to any Arab nation, and the UAE would become the first Gulf country to get F-35 stealth jets, the most advanced fighter aircraft on the market. The UAE is implicated in war crimes in Yemen, fomenting chaos and civil war in Libya, and an atrocious domestic human rights record. They are also close partners with Russia and China, and have been credibly accused of transferring weapons to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Any transfers of arms to the UAE puts our interests and values at enormous risk. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-s-commonsense-police-reform-bill-blocked-house-democrats-third-time Stauber’s Commonsense Police Reform Bill Blocked by House Democrats for Third Time 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Pete Stauber S001212 stauber.house.gov stauber https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last August, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced legislation that would fund better training for police officers, increase the number of body cameras, and fund important grants to police departments that help with community policing. Today, during debate on the House Floor, a motion was made to bring up three additional funding bills for consideration, including Congressman Stauber's police reform funding bill. The motion was blocked on a party line vote of 227-169. Following this vote, Congressman Stauber stated, "It is unfortunate House Democrats have once again blocked my efforts to bring police reform legislation to the Floor. As the American people continue to suffer from this health crisis and subsequent economic disaster, they also continue to call for justice for their fellow Americans. We are back in Washington, D.C. after seven weeks, and not one item on the Speaker's agenda is an answer to the American people's call nor provides them with relief. I am disappointed with this blatant display of partisanship. Both sides of the aisle must get back to work to deliver results and relief for the American people." Prior to the vote, Congressman Stauber spoke on the House Floor about the need for Congress to get to work and deliver results for the American people. Watch his full remarks HERE. BACKGROUND: As a former Duluth police officer, Congressman Stauber has led bipartisan police reform efforts in the House of Representatives by introducing the JUSTICE Act. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is the lead on this legislation in the Senate. Learn more about the bill, HERE. On June 25, Congressman Stauber's attempt to bring the JUSTICE Act to the House Floor was blocked as House Democrats passed their own, partisan bill. Learn more about this action, HERE. On August 22, Congressman Stauber's second attempt to bring the police reform funding bill to the House Floor was again blocked. Learn more, HERE. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senators-tina-smith-susan-collins-secure-passage-resolution-recognizing-importance-school U. S. Senators Tina Smith & Susan Collins Secure Passage of Resolution Recognizing the Importance of School Principals to Students Success 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Democrat House MN Tina Smith S001203 www.smith.senate.gov     legacy Bipartisan Resolution Establishes October as National Principals Month and Honors Contributions of Principals Across the Country WASHINGTON, D.C. [11/19/20]U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) recently secured passage of their bipartisan resolution honoring principals and recognizing the contributions they make to helping students succeed. Principals work with educators to create school communities where students can learn and thrive, said Sen. Smith, a member of the Senate Education Committee. I'm glad we can honor them in this way, and recognize how principals are so critical to the success of students and schools in Minnesota and across the country. Principals in Maine and across the country have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, working to keep school communities safe as they continue to prepare students for the future, said Sen. Collins. This resolution recognizes the countless contributions and tireless devotion of our nation's principals to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education. Sens. Smith and Collins' resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Angus King (I-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). You can access text of the resolution below: Recognizing October 2020 as National Principals Month. Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2020 to be National Principals Month; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environme… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://collinpeterson.house.gov/media/press-releases/peterson-joins-smith-craig-and-mccollum-urge-federal-agencies-provide-clarity Peterson joins Smith, Craig and McCollum to Urge Federal Agencies to Provide Clarity on Hemp Rules 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate MN Collin Peterson P000258 collinpeterson.house.gov     legacy (Washington, D.C.) -Representative Collin Peterson today jointed U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN 2), and Betty McCollum (D-MN 4) incalling on the leaders of four federal agencies to streamline hemp rules. Currently, contradictory federal guidelines are leading to uncertainty in the market and preventing Minnesota farmers and Tribes from fully reaping the economic benefits of growing hemp. The bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp in order to create economic opportunities for farmers. Minnesota farmers appreciate the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts in implementing the Interim Rule on Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. However, despite the Interim Rule there are still hurdles in place for Minnesota farmers to fully realize the economic benefits of growing hemp, wrote the lawmakers in their letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Sen. Smith and Reps. Craig, McCollum and Peterson go on to identify some of the inconsistencies that need to be addressed: The federal regulatory framework has proven to be inconsistent. For example, the USDA's rule stated that farmers will be held accountable facing possible revoking of their licenses if their crops test above a .5 percent THC level three times in a five year period. Despite this somewhat onerous and arbitrary level, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) instituted their own rule saying that exceeding .3 percent THC level deems the crop a controlled substance. The burdensome competing rules don't allow for remediation if the crop tests above the deemed inappropriate levels. Farmers should not be penalized for plants that they intended to grow as hemp, but for any number of reasons, the final THC numbers exceeded the arbitrary 0.3% THC level. At the same time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on CBD is still pending at the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-encourages-agriculture-community-to-enroll-in-assistance-programs Emmer Encourages Agriculture Community to Enroll in Assistance Programs 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following announcement to remind Minnesota's agriculture community of important sign-up deadlines related to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Producers must sign up for either program by December 11, 2020. "I supported the 2018 Farm Bill because of important programs like the DMC, and funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) from my STRESS Act, which allocated mental health resources to our agriculture communities. I hope dairy producers will take advantage of the assurances the DMC program offers during these uncertain times," said Emmer. The DMC program, created by the 2018 Farm Bill, offers dairy farmers market protection when the difference between the milk price and the average feed cost falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the farmer. Enrollment for the program for 2021 ends Friday, December 11, 2020. Learn more information about the program. Emmer continued, "Our agriculture community worked extremely hard to keep the supply chain moving and produce for the American people. However, losses were incurred by many farm operations. For those who have suffered losses, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has launched a second round of this vital assistance." President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expanded CFAP after Congress authorized funding for the program in the CARES Act, which Congressman Emmer supported. CFAP 2 will provide producers with financial assistance to offset the losses incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak. You can apply for CFAP 2 by visiting. A call center is available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. Enrollment for CFAP 2 ends Friday, December 11, 2020. Emmer concluded, "Our farmers and agriculture producers deserve this critic… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-urges-action-for-tax-non-filers-to-request-economic-assistance Emmer Urges Action for Tax Non-Filers to Request Economic Assistance 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Tom Emmer E000294 emmer.house.gov emmer https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following announcement to remind the approximately nine million Americans, including more than 115,000 Minnesotans, who do not normally file taxes but may be eligible for an Economic Impact Payment to register using the Non-Filers Portal on IRS.gov before the Saturday, November 21 deadline. "Congress came together in a non-partisan fashion to pass the CARES Act and provide eligible Americans with assistance during this trying time. Americans and struggling families in need have the opportunity to claim their benefits, but they must do so soon. If you do not normally file taxes and have not received your Economic Impact Payment, please register today," said Emmer. Eligible Americans are those who have not already received their Economic Impact Payment, do not typically file a tax return, are not required to file a tax return, or certain benefit recipients who got an EIP for themselves but need to provide information about a non-beneficiary spouse or qualifying child. For those who do file a tax return, including low- and moderate-income workers and families claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, or other tax benefits, are not eligible to utilize the tool. Emmer concluded, "If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty navigating the IRS, or is having any issues with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to contact my casework staff to assist you. We are always here and ready to help." All Americans can use the Get My Payment application to check the status of their payment. The designation of "Payment Status Not Available" will be visible until the payment is scheduled to be issued. This response does not mean a person is not eligible or will not receive a payment. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z
https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-bustos-introduce-bill-lower-greenhouse-gas-emissions-encourage-low Hagedorn, Bustos Introduce Bill to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Encourage Low-Carbon Fuel Production 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Republican House MN Jim Hagedorn H001088 hagedorn.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would lower greenhouse gas emissions and encourage low-carbon fuel production. The Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act would help biofuels plants cut through red tape in order to increase production of cellulosic biomass into renewable fuels. "This legislation is an important step toward improving clean energy technology and efficiency with the help of corn producers and the ethanol industry, said Congressman Hagedorn. By forcing the EPA to make timely decisions on these applications, we are opening new markets that will power southern Minnesota communities and the nation's economy. I'm extremely pleased to work in bipartisan fashion with Congresswoman Bustos on this important initiative." Reducing greenhouse gases while investing in renewable fuels means we must take steps to help our biofuels producers utilize every available fuel source, while supporting our corn farmers, said Congresswoman Bustos. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act with Congressman Hagedorn. By cutting red tape and ensuring that producers receive a timely response from the EPA, we can encourage the use of cellulosic biomass in low-carbon, renewable fuel production and continue to create cleaner, more environmentally-friendly fuels. The Renewable Fuel Standard requires energy producers to utilize low-carbon, renewable fuels. Cellulosic biomass, a non-food product that can be used as an energy source, can be utilized to produce low-carbon, renewable fuels with a 60 percent reduction on greenhouse gas emissions, compared to nonrenewable fuels. The increased use of cellulosic biomass to produce renewable fuels could greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the environment. However, in order to process cellulosic biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must approve applications on beh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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