url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-lower-health-care-costs-expand-affordable-coverage-options,"Fedorchak votes to lower health care costs, expand affordable coverage options",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation to lower prescription drug costs, reduce premiums through Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSRs), expand Association Health Plans, protect access to employer-sponsored insurance, and empower patients to make better health care decisions. “The so-called Affordable Care Act failed to live up to its name. Fifteen years later, Americans are struggling with skyrocketing premiums, fewer options, and a broken system defined by fraud and abuse,” Fedorchak said. “The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act begins unwinding this broken model and gives working Americans a real path to affordable coverage. Our goal is a health care system that puts patients first and meets their needs with greater access, more choices, lower costs, and good-quality care.” The Democrat-led ‘Affordable Care Act’ has failed to deliver on its core promise of affordability. The average premium for single coverage is $9,325 per year, while the average premium for family coverage is nearly $27,000. In 2026 alone, health insurance on the ACA marketplace is rising 26 percent. At the same time, insurance revenues have increased from $245 billion when Obamacare was first passed to $1.4 trillion in 2023. Moreover, a recent report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the ACA marketplace. According to a JEC study, phantom enrollees now make up 35 percent of marketplace enrollees. Specifically, the legislation: Lowers Prescription Drug Costs Saves taxpayers $1.9 billion by reducing health care premiums for millions of American workers. Cracks down on middlemen by requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be transparent with employers, empowering small businesses to negotiate better deals and lower drug costs for workers. PBMs would be required to report each drug dispensed by an employer’s health plan, at what cost each drug was dispensed, how many participants for each drug, and the amount of rebates or other fees that are incurred because of each drug. Lowers premium costs through Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSRs) Appropriates cost-sharing reduction payments to stabilize the broken system and individual market. Reduces out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copays. Lowers ACA Marketplace premiums by 11 percent, around double the premium reduction compared to extending the Democrats’ temporary COVID credits. Saves patients as much as $1,871 each year across the country and saves the American taxpayers $36.7 billion. Reduces hidden premium increases caused by “silver loading.” Lowers costs for workers and small business owners who don’t qualify for subsidies.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-strengthen-grid-reliability-prevent-premature-power-plant,"Fedorchak votes to strengthen grid reliability, prevent premature power plant closures",2025-12-16,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of legislation to strengthen long-term electric grid reliability and prevent federal policies from undermining dependable power generation. H.R. 3632, thePower Plant Reliability Act, gives states and grid operators tools to prevent premature power plant closures and requires advance notice of retirements. “Our grid depends on having reliable, dispatchable generation that can meet peak demand. But throughout the country, power providers are being forced to shut down massive amounts of always-available power faster than they’re able to replace it,” Fedorchak said. “This bill strengthens reliability planning and empowers states to support a grid Americans can count on.” Image H.R. 3632 enhances section 207 of the Federal Power Act to allow states and grid operators to contest the closure of a power plant retirement if the closure jeopardizes electric reliability. It also requires power plants to provide a 5-year advance notice of their plans to retire, while providing exemption waivers under FERC approval. Earlier this year, Fedorchak introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, legislation that builds on H.R. 3632 to prohibit the retirement of critical baseload generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. Click here to learn more.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-streamline-federal-permitting-energy-producers-builders-and,"Fedorchak votes to streamline federal permitting for energy producers, builders, and water utilities",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, a package of reforms to streamline permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and provide clarity for energy producers, farmers, builders, and water utilities. “North Dakota developers and energy producers need a permitting process that’s predictable, efficient, and rooted in common sense,” Fedorchak said. “By limiting endless lawsuits and eliminating duplicative reviews, the PERMIT Act gives our producers the certainty they need to move projects forward and lower costs—all while upholding the strongest environmental standards in the world.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-streamline-permitting-interstate-natural-gas-pipelines,Fedorchak votes to streamline permitting for interstate natural gas pipelines,2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines and strengthen American energy security. “To keep the lights on, our showers hot, and prices affordable, we need more pipelines in our country,” Fedorchak said. “The federal government shouldn’t stand in the way of building this critical infrastructure with endless bureaucracy. This legislation strengthens FERC’s lead role and brings the coordination needed to speed up pipeline reviews so we can keep energy reliable, affordable, and made in America.” Image BACKGROUND: Under current law, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is designated as the lead agency for coordinating environmental reviews and associated federal authorizations for interstate natural gas pipelines. Unfortunately, pipeline infrastructure approvals are often delayed due to poor coordination or inaction among states and federal agencies. The Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act modernizes the federal permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines by bolstering FERC’s role as the lead agency for environmental reviews and bringing state water quality reviews under its coordination. Under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the issuance or waiver of a state water quality certification is required for FERC to issue authorizations for natural gas pipelines. Some activist states have used this delegated authority to block interstate natural gas pipelines, regardless of the economic and security benefits they may bring, leading to energy shortages throughout the country, especially the Northeast. In addition to strengthening FERC’s lead agency role, the bill further defines the process for participating federal and state agencies. The legislation requires participating agencies to comply with the schedules established by FERC. It also requires agencies to conduct reviews concurrently, and in conjunction with the NEPA project-related review by FERC. Under H.R. 3668, instead of having to get a CWA Section 401 certification from a state, FERC would incorporate the water quality certification into its existing NEPA review, including terms or conditions proposed by states that are required for compliance with the CWA. Nothing in this legislation exempts projects from abiding by the CWA for any federal or state authorization.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-high-capacity-grid-act-modernize-americas-transmission,Fedorchak introduces High-Capacity Grid Act to modernize America’s transmission system,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today introduced the High-Capacity Grid Act, legislation to modernize America’s transmission system by requiring the use of best-available transmission conductors for new interstate transmission lines and rebuilds. “America cannot afford to build yesterday’s grid for tomorrow’s needs,” Fedorchak said. “Forecasts indicate the United States will need at least 100 GW of new power in the next five years—more than we’re anticipated to bring online. To meet this record demand, we need to optimize our existing infrastructure, which is exactly what the High-Capacity Grid Act does. Directing FERC to establish a best-available transmission conductor standard will strengthen energy reliability, maximize line capacity, improve wildfire resilience, and save billions of dollars in new transmission line costs for Americans.” The cost of transmission is the biggest driver of increasing utility rates. According to a Brattle study and the Energy Information Administration, transmission costs have increased 181 percent since 2005. At the same time, generation costs have decreased 35 percent. “Advanced conductors can carry double the electricity of traditional power lines. Using this new technology in every possible application is essential to meeting demand at the lowest possible cost,” Fedorchak added. Utilities often rebuild or upgrade lines using outdated, inefficient conductors, even when far superior technologies are available. This leads to: Underbuilt lines that require additional upgrades only a few years later. Higher temperatures and line sag, increasing vegetation-contact and wildfire risk. Slower project timelines and frequent line losses, increasing costs for Americans. The High-Capacity Grid Act directs FERC to establish a best-available transmission conductor standard, requiring utilities to use the highest-capacity, highest-efficiency, and lowest-sag commercially available conductors for interstate transmission. The High-Capacity Grid Act amends Section 205 of the Federal Power Act to: Define Best-Available Transmission Conductor: A best-available conductor must provide the greatest feasible capacity at a given voltage, deliver the highest electrical efficiency, and mitigate thermal sag. Apply the Standard to All Covered Projects: Includes new FERC-jurisdictional lines and upgrades, modifications, replacements, or reconductoring of existing lines. Establish Cost-Recovery Presumptions: Utilities are precluded from recovering the costs of non-best-available conductors through consumers’ electric bills, unless the utility can clearly demonstrate that a lesser conductor is the best available in their specific context. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-president-trump-white-house-bill-signing,Fedorchak joins President Trump at the White House for bill signing,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined President Trump at the White House today for the signing of her joint resolution, H.J. Res. 105, to overturn the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. “The Biden administration failed to recognize North Dakota’s record of responsible energy development and environmental stewardship when developing its resource management plan for our state,” said Fedorchak. “If not reversed, this plan would have crushed coal production and eliminated 12,000 jobs in our state. Thank you, President Trump, for signing my legislation into law and standing with innovation, American workers, and the families who power this nation.” Image Finalized by the Biden administration in its very last week in office, the land use plan would have significantly restricted the state’s ability to access and develop its federally managed mineral resources by closing leasing on more than four million acres (nearly 99 percent) of federal coal acreage and 213,000 acres (44 percent) of federally owned fluid mineral acreage. Image The bill passed the House in September in a 215-211 vote. In October, it passed the Senate in a 50-45 vote. Click here to watch her speech on the House Floor supporting the legislation. Click here to read more about the bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-legislation-strengthen-reliability-and-secure-americas-energy,Fedorchak votes for legislation to strengthen reliability and secure America’s energy supply chains,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of two bills that prioritize long-term energy reliability and secure U.S. supply chains to help lower costs. H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, directs states to prioritize reliability and affordability in power generation planning. H.R. 3638, the Electric Supply Chain Act, requires regular, transparent assessments of the supply chains that keep the electric grid running. “If we want to be serious about reliable and affordable power, we need to identify the vulnerabilities in the system and make sure states are planning for enough dependable, dispatchable generation,” Fedorchak said. “These bills put reliability and affordability first and give policymakers the tools to make smarter, more responsible energy decisions.” State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act: Utilities, co-ops, and municipal power undergo an exhaustive process to plan investments in new generation and transmission facilities to keep the lights on at an affordable price for hardworking households. Recently, many Democrat-led states have manipulated this planning process, using renewable portfolio standards to fulfill an anti-fossil fuel agenda by requiring utilities to prematurely shut down baseload power plants and use intermittent, weather-dependent sources of energy like wind and solar. These policies raise costs, weaken our ability to onshore manufacturing, and ignore the real-world impacts on reliability and affordability. H.R. 3628 directs state Public Utility Commissions to consider requirements for utilities to have sufficient generation from reliable and dispatchable energy sources, like natural gas, nuclear, coal, and hydropower, over a 10-year period. Electric Supply Chain Act: The bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct periodic reviews of vulnerabilities, shortages, or disruptions affecting transformers, transmission equipment, critical minerals, and other components essential to the bulk power system. It also requires DOE to consult closely with utilities, grid operators, manufacturers, and other industry experts and provide Congress with up-to-date, actionable information. As our grid faces real strain from the premature retirement of dependable baseload power and historic new demand from manufacturing and advanced technologies, this legislation gives policymakers tools and data to protect reliability and keep energy affordable for families, farmers, and businesses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-fy26-ndaa-passage,Fedorchak applauds FY26 NDAA passage,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 1071, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: “This is a strong defense bill that reinforces peace through strength and helps maintain America’s edge by giving our service members the tools, training, and support they deserve,” Fedorchak said. “It strengthens our nuclear mission at Minot, builds on North Dakota’s growing footprint in space operations at Grand Forks and Cavalier, and delivers meaningful quality-of-life improvements for military families."" North Dakota wins in the NDAA: The bill authorizes full funding for ongoing nuclear modernization, including the Sentinel ICBM and critical command-and-control upgrades, while prohibiting any reduction of the ICBM fleet size below 400. These provisions safeguard Minot Air Force Base’s core nuclear mission and protect the backbone of America’s deterrence strategy. The legislation reinforces North Dakota’s central role in the national security space. Cavalier Space Force Station remains essential to missile warning and space domain awareness, while Grand Forks Air Force Base continues expanding tracking and sensing capabilities. The FY26 NDAA accelerates next-generation space investments and expands opportunities for Space Force Guardians. The FY26 NDAA also authorizes $5.2 million for the design of an Army National Guard armory in Jamestown—a much needed facility that will improve the readiness of our force. Key provisions include: Provides enlisted service members with a 3.8 percent pay raise. Expands our counter-drone defenses and new technologies. Advances the Golden Dome and enhances America’s nuclear deterrent and new nuclear power technologies. Enacts guardrails to protect America’s long-term investments and economic interests. Fully supports the deployment of National Guard and active-duty troops at the southwest border to intercept illegal aliens and drugs. Enhances U.S. defense initiatives in the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan’s defense and support Indo-Pacific allies. Revitalizes American shipbuilding and expands the Maritime Industrial Base. Strengthens U.S.-Israel military operations and cooperative missile defense programs. Strengthens our defense industrial base and supply chains. Reforms the defense acquisition process to eliminate regulatory barriers, enhance speed, and scale capacity for our Warfighters. Accelerates the development and delivery of space capabilities to counter Chinese and Russian nuclear arsenals and space surveillance. Streamlines operations by eliminating $20 billion in obsolete weapons, inefficient programs, and Pentagon bureaucracy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-cosponsors-legislation-fix-obamacares-failures-health-freedom,Fedorchak cosponsors legislation to fix Obamacare's failures with Health Freedom Accounts,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“The last 15 years are proof: the Democrats’ so-called Affordable Care Act did not achieve its core goal of lowering costs. Instead, families face higher premiums and fewer choices,” Fedorchak said. “The More Affordable Care Act reverses the failures of this broken model by redirecting existing ACA subsidies into Health Freedom Accounts. This will give patients the freedom to shop for coverage, manage their own health care dollars, and make informed decisions that will lower costs.” “America’s health care system is broken, defined by skyrocketing costs and declining patient outcomes. The Democrats’ Obamacare disaster completely failed to deliver on its core promises, and Republicans must fix it,” said Rep. Pfluger. “The More Affordable Care Act will lower costs, expand consumer choice, and increase transparency for patients. By establishing Health Freedom Accounts and a Health Freedom Waiver Program, we’re putting health care decisions back where they belong: in the hands of American families, not Washington bureaucrats. This legislation will also provide small businesses with critical tax relief to provide employer-sponsored coverage and lock in price transparency for patients. The American people deserve better than throwing more money at a failed system, and this legislation delivers the commonsense solutions they expect."" “American families see clearly that Obamacare has failed to deliver on its promises – instead, it created a broken system that screwed over the American people. It’s time to fix it by allowing Americans to be the consumer so they can get care that truly fits their needs and makes health care more affordable. I’m proud to partner with Chairman Pfluger on my More Affordable Care Act that makes commonsense changes that empowers American patients, not the government, to make their own decisions,” said Senator Rick Scott. “We don’t have to replace Obamacare, we keep exchanges, we keep protections for preexisting conditions – but we can add options for families, allowing them to shop across state lines, increasing transparency in health care, and giving any financial support to them directly through HSA-style Trump Health Freedom Accounts so families can choose the care that fits their needs. With more competition, clearer pricing, and allowing Americans, not government, to be the consumer, we can transform Obamacare into a system that gives Americans the freedom to get the care they need.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-axios-chuck-mccutcheon-discuss-permitting-reform,Fedorchak joins Axios’ Chuck McCutcheon to discuss permitting reform,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"I think the fact that the audience is almost full and it's eight o'clock in the morning on a cold day speaks to the importance of permitting reform. When I look at the U.S. and some of our challenges, China is a country of engineers and builders, and we’ve become a country of lawyers. We have to flip that, because we have unprecedented needs for power and other goods and services in our country. I come to this job as a 12-year state utility regulator, the most recent president of NARUC—the National Association of State Utility Regulators—and eight years as a liaison for our state to the MISO region. So, tons of experience with power. During that time, I realized how much more power we need because my state started seeing requests for more power generation for AI. That became a big topic among state regulators across the country: how are we going to meet this demand? So, it was natural for my team to say, “Hey, you've got a unique skill set here. Why don't we start this working group to tackle this issue and try to provide some leadership on it?” First, by asking for information. So, we made a request for information for folks, got 100 replies, and then we've taken that information and kind of consolidated it around three big issues: how do we stabilize our grid and stop the bleeding, how do we optimize what we've got, and then how do we grow? Keystone XL was obviously the poster child for that bill. But it could also apply to transmission lines or power lines going across the border, if there was some controversial one or one that folks wanted to pull back on or try to prevent. [My bill] tries to take that off the table and provide certainty. [During my time] as a state utility regulator, we permitted right during the Bakken oil boom. I was involved in permitting $13 billion worth of energy infrastructure, and the one message I heard loud and clear from industry was the need for certainty. I tried to apply that as my job as a regulator, just very fairly, like apply the law. Keep it certain. Don't throw any curve balls. And that's what industry needs, and that's what we need to bake into the law in some of the processes on the federal side. Again, coming from my experience as a state liaison to MISO for eight years, MISO is one of the biggest grid operators. Runs the grid in the central part of the country from North Dakota to Texas, a 15-state region with 32 million customers. They're in a massive build-out of power lines, which we all know are needed, but the driver of those lines is important, and who pays for them is even more important. There's a lot of different drivers for the need for power lines, and they get baked into rates, and utilities earn money on them, so there is a vested interest in trying to build because it does help you increase your rate base and make more earnings. So, you need to balance that all out. When it comes to cost allocation—which is not permitting reform—I wanted to have a Republican take on cost allocation in the mix, so that we could look at it from that standpoint. The biggest thing in the energy sector is sending the right signals, and those drive investment decisions. They also drive costs and affordability, and those are all big issues. This is an attempt to say, what are the cost causes? And if you're causing the need for a line, then you should pay for it, and that's what the FAIR Act does. If you've got a power plant—whether it's a natural gas plant or maybe a coal facility, you want to convert its power to gas. The New Source Review could prevent you from doing that and create more inefficiencies in existing infrastructure. One of the most obvious things we need to do quickly is maximize our existing resources—get the most out of them that we possibly can. New Source Review can prohibit that because it can trigger new environmental impact reviews for upgrading those facilities and higher standards, and that's not what you want to be doing if you're trying to maximize your existing infrastructure. When you look at permitting reform, NEPA and the Clean Water Act are the two big buckets of environmental review processes that hinder development of every resource, whether it's wind, solar, pipelines, or power lines. They're all impacted, so streamlining those processes, creating more certainty, limiting timelines, addressing the judicial review processes, all of those are baked into these bills and take significant strides forward. I saw it in some big projects in my state. NEPA can be a big challenge for folks, and the processes can drag out for years. I was one of the two people in my state that approved the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota. That was in 2016, and it’s still in court. A lot of that was NEPA-related. Permits were vacated and then brought back. You really couldn't write it crazier than what has happened with that one. I think that's why it has bipartisan support. I'm hopeful that we can get that done, both the SPEED Act and the PERMIT Act as well. I think it's part of the broader discussion that we all need to have over those rights and the need: when is it appropriate for the federal government to step in from a national security issue or reliability issue, take action, and provide higher authority? I think it's fair for the states to be asking that of FERC. I also think it's really important that we have this conversation and come to an agreement on when that is appropriate for the feds. It also gets to the issue of reliability, whose responsibility is reliability? The state? The states have a big role to play, but our grid is interoperated. It doesn't recognize state boundaries, and so state actions affect the reliability of the whole thing. So, I think there's broader oversight there that also needs to be considered, and all of this is part of that discussion, which we need to have quickly.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-legislation-rename-casselton-post-office-after-commander-olson,Fedorchak legislation to rename Casselton post office after Commander Olson advances to Senate,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor today in support of her legislation to rename the Casselton post office at 840 Front Street in honor of hometown hero Commander Delbert Austin Olson. The bill passed the House with unanimous support. This effort is part of a delegation-wide initiative, with Senators Cramer and Hoeven introducing the companion bill in the U.S. Senate. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true North Dakota hero from Casselton, North Dakota—Commander Delbert Austin Olson. Commander Olson answered the call of duty not once, not twice, but across three major conflicts—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In Vietnam, he served with distinction, participating in some of the most dangerous missions of the war. He flew low over the Ho Chi Minh Trail to gather intelligence that protected American service members on the ground. On January 11, 1968, Commander Olson and his crew were killed in action when their plane went down. His name is etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and today we take another step to make sure future generations know his story. My legislation will rename the Casselton Post Office as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office. This is a small way to show how much we value his sacrifice, and to make sure his story lives on in the town he loved. North Dakota does not forget its heroes. Commander Olson’s life reminds us of the quiet strength and devotion that define the very best of this country. I’m proud to bring this bill forward, and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Commander Olson’s remarkable service and sacrifice. CLICK HERE to watch the full speech.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-president-trumps-farm-aid-package,Fedorchak statement on President Trump’s farm aid package,2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support producers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program provides broad relief to United States row crop farmers who produce Barley, Chickpeas, Corn, Cotton, Lentils, Oats, Peanuts, Peas, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Canola, Crambe, Flax, Mustard, Rapeseed, Safflower, Sesame, and Sunflower. Farmers who qualify for the FBA Program can expect payments to be released by February 28, 2026. ""This is important news for North Dakota farm families who are struggling with record high input costs, low prices, and trade challenges,” Fedorchak said. “Our agriculture community leads our nation in exports and has been the tip of the spear for President Trump’s efforts to correct unfair trade practices. This assistance is critical to help our producers weather these challenges while trade deals are negotiated and enacted.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-thursday-december-18,"Fedorchak Forum to be held Thursday, December 18",2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Thursday, December 18, at 6:30pm CT (7:30pm ET). This is the eighth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time. “Our final Fedorchak Forum of 2025 will serve as an opportunity to highlight this year’s top results for North Dakota—and if time allows, maybe even a few New Year’s resolutions for Congress. Most importantly, I’m excited to hear people’s questions and legislative ideas,” said Fedorchak. North Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak’s website by 12:00pm CT on Thursday, December 18. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website. Please subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak’s newsletter and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-curb-ccp-influence-k-12-schools,Fedorchak votes to curb CCP influence in K-12 schools,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"H.R. 1005, theCombatting the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act, prohibits public K-12 schools from accepting funds or entering contracts with the Chinese government, the CCP, or any individual or entity acting on their behalf as a condition of receiving federal education funds. It also requires schools to disclose any funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education. H.R. 1069, thePROTECT Our Kids Act, prevents federal education funding from going to any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government, including those that continue to host a Confucius Classroom. Confucius Classrooms are Chinese language and learning centers in elementary and secondary schools which are funded or otherwise supported by the Chinese government.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-report-finds-billions-taxpayer-dollars-wasted-due-fraud-affordable-care,New report finds billions of taxpayer dollars wasted due to fraud in Affordable Care Act plans,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report uncovering massive waste, fraud, and abuse in the Affordable Care Act marketplace plans. GAO investigators, using fake identities with no valid Social Security numbers or proof of citizenship, were approved for advance premium tax credits (APTC). Monthly subsidies paid to health insurers on behalf of GAO’s fake identities exceeded $12,300 per month—revealing how easily the system can be exploited. “This investigation exposed that the scale of fraud in the ACA marketplace is egregious, and it’s driving up costs for Americans who properly enroll,” Fedorchak said. “Republicans are leading on commonsense safeguards to protect taxpayers and stop the exploitation that Democrat policies have enabled.” Key findings from the GAO investigation: Investigators created fake applicants that were repeatedly approved for taxpayer-funded benefits, even when no identification documents were requested or fake documents were submitted. Every single fake applicant was approved by the ACA Marketplace as recently as late 2024. 90 percent of GAO’s fake applicants are still receiving coverage in 2025. In 2023, one single Social Security number was used on applications for over 125 insurance policies, the equivalent of 71 years of health insurance coverage. 58,000 Social Security numbers receiving APTC matched Social Security death data. $94 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies were sent to health insurers on behalf of deceased individuals. Why it matters: The use of fake citizenship eligibility documents confirms fraud concerns for illegal immigrants. Insurance brokers were able to bypass verification by contacting the call center and submitting applications without the applicant present. People can be enrolled in plans without their knowledge while insurance companies collect tax credits. CMS does not block new applications using the same SSN. Big Insurers are still collecting subsidies for deceased individuals. In the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Republicans passed solutions to restore accountability to the ACA marketplace through program integrity reforms that save taxpayers billions of dollars and drive down costs: Full income and eligibility verification before subsidies are issued, ensuring assistance goes only to those who qualify. Ending “anytime” enrollment abuse that fueled fraudulent sign-ups and drove premiums higher. Closing loopholes that allowed illegal immigrants and other ineligible groups to access taxpayer-funded health benefits. The Congressional Budget Office has found that these measures have already produced $185 billion in savings for taxpayers and reduced premiums by 0.6 percent. Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce: “Republicans have consistently prioritized protecting patients and taxpayers by ridding our federal health programs of the waste, fraud, and abuse that ultimately drive up costs for patients. Republicans have sounded the alarm on the flawed structural integrity of Obamacare and how Democrats’ failed policies to temporarily prop up the program have exacerbated fraud, hurt patients, increased the burden on American taxpayers, and artificially masked the true health care affordability crisis plaguing Americans today. The concerning findings from GAO’s report further confirm that Republican efforts to strengthen, secure, and sustain our federal health programs are critical and necessary to ensure access to quality health care at prices Americans can afford.” Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means: “While Democrats defend waste, fraud, and abuse, Republicans are taking action to lower health care costs and protect care for all real, living Americans. GAO’s troubling report is the smoking gun that shows how this broken system, shielded by Democrat policies, has led to the federal government shoveling tens of billions of tax dollars to insurance companies through identity fraud and caused health care costs to skyrocket for all Americans. While Obamacare fraud is being confirmed by GAO, CMS, CBO and other outside reports, patients are suffering. They face higher health care costs and denied claims or delayed care when their providers struggle to verify which insurance is valid due to these fraud schemes. Rather than simply rubber stamp more bad spending and failed policies, we must take action to prevent further harm.” “For years, we were told we could keep our plan, keep our doctor, and premiums would go down. None of it happened. This new report confirms what we already knew: under Obamacare, hardworking Americans saw their premiums skyrocket and their healthcare choices shrink, all while fraud benefitted insurance companies. Obamacare was built on lies and broken promises that hurt families and drove up costs.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-legislation-cut-red-tape-and-lower-costs-small-businesses,Fedorchak votes for legislation to cut red tape and lower costs for small businesses,2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted for legislation to rein in Washington’s regulatory overreach and lower costs for North Dakota small businesses. “Small businesses in North Dakota are paying the price for Washington’s overreach,” Fedorchak said. “These bills push back on costly federal rules and make regulators prove they’re not driving up prices. It’s a needed step toward lowering costs and letting our small businesses grow.” H.R. 2965, the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to certify that any new regulatory changes issued by the agency will not raise compliance costs for small businesses. H.R. 4305, the DUMP Red Tape Act, creates a dedicated hotline for small business owners to report overly burdensome or unnecessary federal regulations to the SBA Office of Advocacy. Both bills are part of the Republicans’ broader affordability agenda and now head to the Senate for consideration.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-fair-act-stop-states-being-forced-pay-other-states-green,Fedorchak introduces FAIR Act to stop states from being forced to pay for other states’ green energy mandates,2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) introduced H.R. 6336, the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act, to prevent households from being forced to subsidize transmission projects built to satisfy another state’s green energy goals. The bill establishes a clear principle: states must bear the costs of the policies they choose, and consumers in other states should not be stuck with the bill. “States must pay the costs of their own goals. That’s a basic principle of cost allocation—and it’s being ignored across the country right now,” Fedorchak said. “Families and businesses in states like North Dakota shouldn’t be paying higher electricity bills because other states choose unrealistic, expensive mandates. The FAIR Act restores fairness, respects state sovereignty, and reins in transmission cost-shifting that’s driving up electricity bills nationwide.” Under current policy, regional transmission organizations spread the costs of large interstate transmission lines—designed to meet individual states’ aggressive renewable mandates—across all consumers in the region, regardless of whether those consumers need the lines. This cost-shifting raises electricity bills, encourages unnecessary permitting battles, and expands the use of eminent domain. The FAIR Act amends Section 205 of the Federal Power Act to: Prohibit cost allocation of policy-driven transmission to consumers in states that did not approve or benefit from the underlying policy. Restore state authority and protect ratepayers and landowners from subsidizing projects they do not need. Require FERC to issue implementing regulations within six months. The legislation follows Fedorchak’s September 2025 letter, signed by North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the agency to rein in unjust transmission cost-shifting practices. Senator Cramer introduced the Senate companion to the House bill and Senator John Hoeven cosponsored. “Unrealistic energy policies hurt consumers by enabling policymakers across state borders to pass senseless climate mandates and then build expensive, redundant infrastructure on the backs of consumers. Too often, ratepayers in North Dakota are left holding the bag after the dust settles on failed energy policies enacted by other states. Our legislation protects the principle of “user pay” by ensuring if activists in Los Angeles, Chicago, or Minneapolis mandate expensive, unreliable electricity, they foot the bill for their decisions,” said Cramer. “FERC’s 2024 cost allocation rule allows for states with expensive green energy mandates to unfairly shift costs to consumers in other states. North Dakotans shouldn’t be forced to pay higher energy costs to help other states meet their unworkable energy mandates,” said Hoeven. “Our legislation will help to stop this cost-shift while also protecting landowners and consumers from being compelled to host or subsidize new transmission lines when those lines fail to serve their needs.” WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FAIR ACT: Mark Christie, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: ""Transmission costs are one of the major drivers of rising consumer power bills. Rep. Fedorchak's legislation is critically needed to ensure that consumers are paying only for the transmission needed to provide them with reliable power, not for transmission to promote public policy agendas in other states without their state's consent. ""This is a serious problem in regional planning organizations (RTOs) that have been directing billions of dollars’ worth of transmission projects to serve mandatory renewables policies of some states, and without the consent of other states who do not support such policies. Rep. Fedorchak—a former state utility regulator as I am—knows that states in multi-state RTOs should be given the authority to consent before costs are imposed on their consumers for such public policy projects."" North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong: “North Dakotans work hard to power this nation, and they shouldn't have to pay for misguided energy policies enacted by other states. I applaud Rep. Fedorchak for standing up for ratepayers and for state sovereignty with this common-sense legislation.” North Dakota Public Service Commission: “The North Dakota Public Service Commission strongly supports the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act and believes this legislation is necessary to protect North Dakota consumers. This legislation ensures energy transmission facility costs are borne by those who benefit from them and prevents North Dakota utility ratepayers from subsidizing expensive renewable energy strategies advanced by policymakers in other states. “Transmission costs have rapidly become a large portion of electric customer bills. Over the past 20 years, North Dakota customers saw the portion of their investor-owned utility bill attributed to transmission costs nearly triple. Much of this cost increase is due to the aggressive renewable energy strategies implemented in other states. By nature, renewable energy sources are built in rural locations far from the load they serve. This requires additional transmission, which drives up costs for North Dakota ratepayers, who receive minimal benefit from these facilities.” North Dakota Farm Bureau: “NDFB supports the FAIR Act as introduced. Our members should not bear the costs or lose productive farmland to fulfill another state’s energy policy priorities. The FAIR Act is a step toward ensuring citizens are treated fairly, landowners are respected, and states are responsible to pay for their own energy decisions.” Paul N. Cicio, President & CEO, Industrial Energy Consumers of America: “The manufacturing sector consumes 29 percent of U.S. electricity and employs 12.7 million people. Electricity transmission prices are escalating across the country due in part to state cost-shifting socialization of transmission costs. We need transmission capacity for reliability and cost-reduction purposes—not state policy-driven socialization of transmission costs.” Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Americans for Prosperity: “Congress has offered a range of proposals on transmission, cost allocation, and how to ensure Americans continue receiving reliable electric service. We are at a pivotal moment for determining the path toward true energy abundance and needed transmission buildout. “Rep. Fedorchak brings rare, practical expertise as one of the few Members to have served on a Public Service Commission—reflected in her FAIR Act. As the Energy & Commerce Committee considers transmission policy, Members should closely evaluate her legislation, especially as they weigh how differing state energy choices can shift costs onto others. “We must also avoid unfairly socializing costs across states or demographics. The FAIR Act is a constructive contribution to this important and complex debate.” Competitive Enterprise Institute: ""The FAIR Act is an important step towards ensuring that ratepayers in one state aren’t paying for the bad policy of neighboring states. When the costs of complying with renewable portfolio standards and other mandates can be socialized to other states, it allows states adopting those policies to avoid the true costs of their decisions. If states want to adopt such policies, then that’s their call. But they shouldn’t expect other states to help foot the bill.” Justin Forde, State Director, North Dakota Americans for Prosperity: “As a native North Dakotan, it is a pleasure to see Rep. Fedorchak apply her extensive experience in the utility and transmission space for the benefit of our state. “As a newer Member of Congress, AFP–North Dakota is encouraged to see Rep. Fedorchak fully embrace her role on the Energy & Commerce Committee and advance real solutions for her constituents and for all Americans. “The FAIR Act continues an important conversation about the future of our energy and transmission systems—one that the committee should consider in coordination with their colleagues in the U.S. Senate. We thank Rep. Fedorchak for her leadership and her willingness to champion promising solutions in the energy space.” Mississippi Public Service Commission: “The Mississippi Public Service Commission (Mississippi Commission) fully supports the proposed Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act. The Mississippi Commission is one of five commissions challenging the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.’s (MISO) designation of twenty-two billion dollars in transmission projects as multi-value projects. The Mississippi Commission agrees with North Dakota that these cross subsidies should not be allowed.” [...] “Cost allocation decisions should be made based on the benefit a project will provide to a state. Policies that promote these unequitable transmission expenditures and promote cross subsidization should be stopped. The Mississippi Commission is confident that the FAIR Act will restore equity and balance to transmission investment and promote fair cost allocation procedures.” The Hon. Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer, States Trust – Texas Public Policy Foundation: “This legislation takes an important step toward restoring the constitutional balance between the states and the federal government while ensuring that American ratepayers are not forced to subsidize the policy agendas of other states. This core commitment to state sovereignty and consumer protection aligns directly with the mission of States Trust. “Texas has demonstrated the benefits of states maintaining control over their own electric systems. In recent years, however, transmission costs in Texas have more than doubled, driven largely by policy decisions that have prioritized connecting distant wind and solar generation to demand in the cities. Texas should serve as a warning to other parts of the country that are making the same mistake: when policymakers socialize transmission costs to pursue objectives other than cost and reliability, the result is higher costs, diminished accountability, and an erosion of local decision-making.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-december-mobile-office-hours-schedule,Fedorchak announces December mobile office hours schedule,2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced the December mobile office hours schedule for her staff to connect with North Dakotans and assist them with federal casework. December office hours: Stutsman County, Alfred Dickey Public Library - Tuesday, December 2nd, 12:00 – 2:00pm CT Traill County, Mayville City Hall - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00pm CT Williams County, Williston State College - Thursday, December 4th, 10:30am – 12:30pm CT Grand Forks County, The HIVE – Tuesday, December 9th, 1:00 – 3:00pm CT Ward County, Minot Public Library - Tuesday, December 9th, 12:30 – 2:30pm CT Stark County, Dickinson City Hall - Thursday, December 11th, 10:00am – 12:00pm MT McKenzie County, Watford City Economic Development Corporation - Thursday, December 18th, 11:00am – 1:00pm CT The mobile office hours are designed to ensure every North Dakotan has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with members of her team and receive assistance with federal agencies. Constituents can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak’s staff, but walk-ins will be seen as time allows once scheduled appointments are concluded. Dates and locations will be updated regularly on Fedorchak’s official website. Meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will contact participants directly to confirm their meeting time.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-parshall-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Parshall office hours for constituent meetings,2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Parshall on Wednesday, November 26, from 10:00am-11:00am CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-veterans-memorial-center-groundbreaking-ceremony-fargo,Fedorchak joins Veterans Memorial Center groundbreaking ceremony in Fargo,2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Fargo, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Sam Brown, the North Dakota Honor Guard, veterans' groups, and state and local leaders to commemorate the groundbreaking ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-lift-restrictions-lng-and-expand-american-refining-capacity,Fedorchak votes to lift restrictions on LNG and expand American refining capacity,2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of two bills that unleash American energy production by lifting restrictions on U.S. natural gas exports and expanding domestic refining capacity. “By freezing LNG export permits and allowing America’s refining capacity to erode, the Biden administration left America’s energy supply vulnerable and our energy security weakened,” Fedorchak said. “These bills begin to reverse that trend by cleaning up the permitting mess, evaluating refinery closures, and putting American energy back on solid footing.” Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act: H.R. 1949, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act, lifts outdated federal restrictions on importing and exporting natural gas, overturns the Biden administration’s politically motivated freeze on LNG export permits, and streamlines the approval process for LNG imports and exports. Under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, the Department of Energy is required to approve natural gas exports to non–Free Trade Agreement countries unless doing so is proven contrary to the public interest, and exports to FTA countries are automatically considered in the public interest. In January 2024, President Biden imposed an indefinite ban on new LNG export permits to non-FTA countries while the administration reviewed the “climate impacts” of LNG exports—a political freeze that stalled investment, threatened U.S. energy production, and undermined allies in Europe seeking to move away from Russian gas. The Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act repeals these restrictions and gives FERC sole authority over natural gas import and export applications, creating a clearer, faster permitting system. REFINER Act: H.R. 3109, the REFINER Act, directs the National Petroleum Council to study opportunities to expand American refining capacity and identify federal and state barriers contributing to refinery closures and declining output. Over the last several years, America’s refining capacity has declined due burdensome federal and state policies that make it increasingly difficult to operate refineries. From 2020 to 2022, U.S. refining capacity fell by more than one million barrels per day, and the number of refineries dropped from 135 to 128. This has contributed to seasonal price spikes, greater dependence on foreign energy supplies, and strained markets in regions like the West Coast, where California is set to lose 17 percent of its refining capacity next year because of its hostile regulatory environment. The REFINER Act directs the National Petroleum Council to study the state of U.S. refining, identify risks and regulatory barriers, and outline opportunities to expand capacity.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-broadband-permitting-advances-energy-and-commerce,Fedorchak bill to streamline broadband permitting advances Energy and Commerce Subcommittee,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee yesterday advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s (R-ND) CABLE Expansion Act, which now heads to the full Committee for consideration. The bill expedites broadband deployment by streamlining the permitting process for cable operators while protecting the role of local governments. “Across the country, cable providers—especially in rural communities—face costly and unpredictable permitting delays when trying to deploy or upgrade broadband infrastructure,” Fedorchak said. “My legislation creates a consistent process by streamlining applications, requiring timely written decisions from local franchise authorities, setting firm review timelines, and giving providers the certainty they need to invest in underserved areas.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-repeal-biden-era-regulations-blocking-oil-gas-and-coal,"Fedorchak votes to repeal Biden-era regulations blocking oil, gas, and coal development",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“The Biden administration shut down responsible energy development through regulations that locked up billions of barrels of oil and long-term supplies of affordable coal. Put simply, these policies were not grounded in reality—and Americans are suffering the consequences through increased energy costs,” Fedorchak said. “The United States is blessed with some of the most abundant natural resources in the world. Let's use these resources responsibly to lower energy costs for Americans. That's what this is all about."" Earlier this year, Fedorchak led a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Resource Management Plan for North Dakota. The resolution passed both the U.S. House and Senate and now awaits the President’s signature.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-transparency-and-justice-epstein-victims,Fedorchak votes for transparency and justice for Epstein victims,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“Jeffrey Epstein’s victims deserve justice, and the American people deserve answers,” Fedorchak said. “Back in September, I supported and the House passed a resolution that immediately directed the Oversight Committee to investigate, obtain, and publicly release key documents tied to Epstein’s crimes. Because of that action, the Committee has released more than 65,000 pages of records and issued multiple subpoenas of key individuals. I voted for H.R. 4405 to build on this work and the pursuit of long-awaited transparency, accountability, and justice for these victims. After multiple administrations and Congresses have kept this case in darkness, today is another big step forward into the light.” Today’s legislation, brought to the floor through a discharge petition led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), directs the Department of Justice to release the records within 30 days of enactment, which requires approval by the Senate and signature of the President. This includes: Today’s vote builds on Fedorchak’s earlier support for H. Res. 668, which directs the House Oversight Committee to obtain and publicly release key documents tied to Epstein’s crimes, detention, and death. That resolution—already in effect—includes a binding subpoena with the force of law and does not require Senate passage or presidential signature. So far, the Oversight Committee has:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-house-vote-end-government-shutdown,Fedorchak statement on House vote to end government shutdown,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to reopen the government through January 30, 2026. The legislation also includes three of the twelve appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, which notably provides funding for our farmers, ranchers, and veterans: “From the start, Republicans made clear we wouldn’t compromise on common sense. Thankfully, we didn’t have to,” Fedorchak said. “The completely avoidable Schumer Shutdown created needless hardship for millions of Americans, only to end up right where we started—passing a clean CR. It is high time we get the government working for the American people again.” BACKGROUND: On September 19, 2025, House Republicans passed a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to continue government funding at current levels—levels that Democrats enacted and have previously supported—until November 21, 2025. However, the CR required 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Despite supporting these exact funding levels in the past, Senate Democrats voted against passing the CR, causing a lapse in government funding. On Monday, November 10, after 41 days of a government shutdown, eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in reaching the 60 votes needed to end the filibuster and pass a CR that funds the government until January 30. The legislation was sent to the House and passed today in a 222-209 vote.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-launches-mobile-office-hours-tour-across-north-dakota,Fedorchak launches mobile office hours tour across North Dakota,2025-11-10,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced mobile office hours for her staff to assist North Dakotans with federal casework and connect with constituents in every part of the state. “A top priority for me and my team is being accessible and responsive to the people of North Dakota,” Fedorchak said. “From veterans’ benefits to Social Security and IRS issues, we’re here to help cut through red tape and get results. These office hours are about hearing directly from North Dakotans, solving problems, and staying connected to the people who make our state strong.” The mobile office hours are designed to ensure every North Dakotan has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with members of her team and receive assistance with federal agencies. Constituents can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak’s staff, but walk-ins will be seen as time allows once scheduled appointments are concluded. Dates and locations will be updated regularly on Fedorchak’s official website. November office hours: Bowman County, Bowman Regional Public Library - Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 11:30am - 1:30pm Slope County, Slope County Courthouse - Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, 9:00 - 10:30am Nelson County, Lakota City Library - Thursday, November 20, 2025, 12:00-2:00pm Meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all slots are filled, the sign-up form will close. Staff will contact participants directly to confirm their meeting time and location.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-and-governor-kelly-armstrong,Fedorchak joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Governor Kelly Armstrong for approval of North Dakota Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program,2025-11-05,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Governor Kelly Armstrong today for an announcement approving North Dakota’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) program application. This decision will allow the state, rather than the federal government, to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills. CCR is produced primarily as a byproduct from burning coal in coal-fired power plants. After reviewing North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality’s application, EPA determined that it meets the standards for approval on May 16, 2025. After the public comment period ended, EPA finalized approval on the program. North Dakota is the fourth state in the U.S. to have an approved CCR permit program. Image Image “North Dakota has proven that environmental stewardship and energy development go hand in hand. This decision empowers our state—not Washington bureaucrats—to manage coal ash responsibly and strengthen our energy independence,” Fedorchak said. “I appreciate EPA Administrator Zeldin for recognizing North Dakota’s leadership and working with us to keep energy reliable, affordable, and responsibly produced.” “By entrusting state experts with the authority to oversee their own resources, we are reinforcing our commitment to both cooperative federalism and permitting reform,” said Administrator Lee Zeldin. “North Dakota’s deep understanding of its unique landscape and community needs ensures that local expertise leads the way in protecting the environment and fostering economic growth. This approval exemplifies how partnership between EPA and states can unleash American energy, create jobs, and Power the Great American Comeback.” “North Dakota has regulated coal combustion residuals effectively for more than 40 years, protecting both the environment and public health, and we appreciate the EPA and Administrator Zeldin for recognizing the strength and responsibility of our state-led approach,” said North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong. “The potential to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from CCR – instead of having to import them from foreign adversaries – makes this approval of our CCR permit program even more important to U.S. energy independence, the economy and national security.” “EPA is proud to support North Dakota’s leadership and local expertise in managing its own coal combustion residuals program responsibly,” said EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western. “This approval reflects that practical, state-driven solutions can deliver both environmental results and American energy opportunity.” CLICK HERE for more information about the North Dakota CCR permit program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/veterans-focused-fedorchak-forum-be-held-wednesday-november-12,"Veterans-focused Fedorchak Forum to be held Wednesday, November 12",2025-11-04,2025,2025-11,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00pm CT (1:00pm ET). This is the seventh in her series of statewide discussions and will focus on issues facing North Dakota’s veterans and military families. North Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak’s website by 8:00am CT on Wednesday, November 12. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website. If you are impacted by the government shutdown, click here for a list of resources.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-gov-armstrongs-action-support-snap-recipients,Fedorchak applauds Gov. Armstrong’s action to support SNAP recipients,2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today praised Governor Kelly Armstrong’s announcement that the State of North Dakota will step in to assist SNAP recipients affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. “More great leadership from Governor Armstrong! I commend him and his team for taking this swift, commonsense action to help North Dakotans who rely on food assistance,” Fedorchak said. “This is North Dakota problem-solving on full display—quite a contrast to the antics of Democrats in Washington who have shut down the government and are holding it hostage for a $1.5 trillion ransom in policy demands.” Under the plan, the state will provide a $915,000 grant to the Great Plains Food Bank to operate an emergency food box program while federal SNAP benefits remain unavailable during the shutdown. The grant will allow the Great Plains Food Bank to purchase and distribute an additional 450,000 pounds of food in November, enough to assist approximately 24,000 households, according to Kate Molbert, interim CEO and chief operating officer of Great Plains Food Bank. Armstrong has also directed North Dakota HHS to use contingency funds to support the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program through the month of November, at an estimated cost of roughly $600,000. Administered by the state, WIC protects the health of low-income women, infants and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental foods, nutrition education and health care referrals. Federal WIC funding for North Dakota is currently expected to run out around Nov. 10. CLICK HERE to learn more about today’s announcement.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hold-fargo-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak to hold Fargo office hours for constituent meetings,2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Fargo, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Fargo on Friday, October 31, from 11:30am-1:00pm CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hosts-roundtable-ranchers-discuss-meeting-increased-demand,Fedorchak hosts roundtable with ranchers to discuss meeting increased demand,2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"McKenzie, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today brought together ranchers, market experts, and state ag leaders at Black Leg Ranch near McKenzie, N.D., for a roundtable discussion on meeting increased demand for American beef. “North Dakota ranchers are problem solvers,” Fedorchak said. “They’re innovating every day to raise safe, high-quality beef and keep food on America’s tables despite droughts, high costs, and market uncertainty. As emphasized during our discussion today, North Dakota ranchers are ready to supply Americans with quality, healthy beef for their families and just need consistent, commonsense policies that let them do what they do best.” The meeting followed concern over significant market disruptions after reports that the United States may soon import beef from Argentina to lower beef prices. Participants emphasized their desire to grow their herds to meet growing demand and the importance of stable market signals to support that long-term investment. Of particular concern is maintaining quality standards for any imported beef to ensure the food supply is safe and that domestic cattle herds are protected from any imported illnesses. They shared ideas for increasing import inspections, enforcing quality standards, improving labeling, improving working lands programs, enhancing market stability, and promoting the health benefits of beef. The ranchers also discussed workforce shortages and the impact of the government shutdown on H1-B visas. Last week, Fedorchak led a letter with seven House Republicans asking President Trump for clarity on his administration’s plans and urged him to give U.S. producers the first opportunity to meet increasing domestic demand. Roundtable participants agreed that the administration must continue to pursue an America-First agenda. Participants included: Julie Schaff Ellingson – Beef Producer, Ellingson Angus Ranch, North Dakota Stockman’s Association Erika Kenner – Beef Producer, Kenner Simmental Ranch, Leeds, ND Tim Petry – North Dakota State University Larry Schnell – Beef market expert, former owner, Stockman’s Livestock Jerry Doan – Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND Jay Doan – Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND Jace Doan – Beef Producer, Black Leg Ranch, McKenzie, ND Kenny Graner – Beef Producer, Graner Angus Ranch, Mandan, ND, IBAND",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-bismarck-office-hours-constituent-meetings-0,Fedorchak announces Bismarck office hours for constituent meetings,2025-10-23,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in person office hours in Bismarck on Monday, October 27, from 9:30-11:30am CT to meet with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-seven-house-gop-colleagues-send-letter-president-trump-following,"Fedorchak, seven House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina",2025-10-22,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“South Dakota's cattle producers set the standard for quality and safety in beef production,” said Johnson. “I understand the President's efforts to strengthen trade and keep food affordable, but those efforts should not undermine the farmer and ranchers who put dinner on our tables. Any decision to import foreign beef must hold countries to the same gold-standard regulations our producers meet every day. American ranchers play by the rules, produce the best beef in the world, and they deserve a fair shot to compete.” “Montana beef is the envy of the world and a keystone of Montana's economy. Our ranchers take pride in their work, and our people crave the quality beef they know and love. Developing strong trade relations is important, but more important is nurturing the American agriculture we have right here at home. I’m proud to join my colleagues in cattle country in this effort to ensure the voices of our ranchers are heard loud and clear,” Downing said. “Weld County leads Colorado and ranks among the top in the nation for agricultural production, raising some of the highest quality beef in the world. While Republicans and the Administration have worked to support our producers through efforts like the Working Families Tax Cut Act, the proposal to purchase Argentinian beef raises serious concerns. Colorado farmers and ranchers deserve leaders who will stand with them, especially in the face of Governor Polis and state Democrats’ relentless anti-ag policies. That’s why I’m working with the President to reduce grocery prices and tirelessly advocate for U.S. beef,"" Evans said.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-tuesday-october-21,"Fedorchak Forum to be held Tuesday, October 21",2025-10-15,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30-6:15pm CT (4:30-5:15pm MT). This is the sixth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time. “While I’m hopeful that by the time we hold this forum, Senate Democrats will have chosen commonsense and voted to reopen the government, it’s important that those affected by the shutdown have the opportunity to get answers and support,” Fedorchak said. “I’m looking forward to another great discussion and hearing directly from North Dakotans about what’s on their minds.” North Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak’s website by 12:00pm CT on Tuesday, October 21. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website. If you are impacted by the government shutdown, click here for a list of resources. Please subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak’s newsletter and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-grand-forks-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Grand Forks office hours for constituent meetings,2025-10-14,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Minot, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Grand Forks Thursday, October 16, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “Even though Senate Democrats have shut down the government, my team and I are busy working for North Dakotans. I’m looking forward to hearing from folks in Grand Forks and helping anyone affected by the shutdown get the answers they need,” Fedorchak said. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hosts-health-care-roundtable-discuss-rural-health-investments-under,Fedorchak hosts health care roundtable to discuss rural health investments under Working Families Tax Cuts Act,2025-10-09,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) brought together state and industry leaders for a roundtable discussion this week focused on rural health care investments and ongoing Republican-led efforts to address the affordability of health insurance premiums. “The Working Families Tax Cut Act established the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a landmark $50B investment in rural health care for states like North Dakota. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched the application for states to apply for this new funding less than a month ago, and I’m proud our state’s health leaders quickly developed a thoughtful application,” Fedorchak said. “The forward-looking approach and collaboration among our hospitals, clinics, and state agencies should serve as a model for the entire country.” Image The roundtable focused on the state’s innovative approach to the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund passed under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the need for long-term health care reform, and addressing the COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits set to expire on January 1, 2026. Fedorchak emphasized the difference between the long-standing Obamacare premium tax credits, which will continue to exist after January 1, 2026, and the temporary enhanced version created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The enhanced premium tax credits dramatically expanded eligibility and cost taxpayers billions each year. “These tax credits were never meant to be permanent—that’s why Congressional Democrats themselves set them to expire on January 1, 2026. Republicans are ready to find a responsible path forward as soon as Democrats vote to reopen the federal government. Tying government funding to these enhanced premium tax credits is a red herring, and the longer Democrats keep the government shut down, the longer it delays a solution,” Fedorchak added. She also expressed concern over the Democrat-supported Continuing Resolution, which would wipe out the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund and roll back key health care reforms passed under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Specifically, to reopen the federal government, Democrats are demanding a $1.5T spending increase that would: Remove the modest 20-hour per week work requirements established in the Working Families Tax Cuts for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid Restore taxpayer-funded free healthcare for illegal aliens. Eliminate eligibility testing and safeguards to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program. Restore the Biden administration’s one-size-fits-all minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes that would have forced many rural North Dakota nursing homes to close Repeal the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, hurting hospitals and clinics in rural communities Participants included: North Dakota Medicaid Director Sarah Aker House Majority Leader Mike Lefor State Representative Jon Nelson",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-minot-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Minot office hours for constituent meetings,2025-10-06,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Minot, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Minot tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “These office hours are a great opportunity to connect with North Dakotans one-on-one. I’m looking forward to being in Minot tomorrow afternoon to discuss issues important to the community,” Fedorchak said. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time and location. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-requests-president-trump-deliver-immediate-relief-north-dakota,Fedorchak requests President Trump deliver immediate relief for North Dakota farmers,2025-10-03,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today requested President Donald Trump provide immediate relief for North Dakota soybean farmers through a bridge payment program. As the state's At-Large Congresswoman, she represents 25,000 family farms who are suffering the consequences of China’s unfair trade practices. In her letter, Fedorchak states, “In the most recent crop year, North Dakota farmers planted more than 6.6 million acres of soybeans and harvested over 245 million bushels, with a gross value of nearly $2.4 billion at current market prices. As the westernmost soybean producing region in the Great Plains, North Dakota ships nearly two-thirds of its soybeans to China through Pacific Northwest ports. However, those sales have fallen to virtually zero as trade tensions have frozen shipments to our farmers’ largest customer.” Fedorchak continues, “Accounting for basis, local North Dakota soybean prices are at or below $8.65 per bushel, almost $2 less than farmers’ break-even price. In some cases, family farms are incurring losses that reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. These numbers represent more than balance-sheet stress; they threaten the survival of family farms that have been the backbone of North Dakota for generations.” She calls on the administration to create a bridge payment program, similar to the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) in 2019, to give farmers liquidity and certainty heading into the next crop year. “North Dakota farmers want robust markets, not government relief, and while I fully expect your negotiations to result in greater market access in the long-term, I urge you to consider immediate support for farmers who are suffering the consequences of China’s nefarious actions,” Fedorchak writes. Since trade negotiations with China began in February, Fedorchak has repeatedly pressed administration officials to work in the best interests of North Dakota producers. She has met with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and USDA officials, and key agriculture leaders multiple times, consistently raising the urgent need for both long-term market expansion and short-term relief. Most recently, she spoke out against Argentina’s sale of soybeans to China, warning it undermines U.S. trade negotiations with China and hurts North Dakota farmers. “Argentina making a deal with China at the same time the U.S. provided financial assistance to stabilize their economy is a bitter pill for North Dakota soybean farmers to swallow,” Fedorchak said. In addition to calling for immediate relief, Fedorchak is pursuing a comprehensive agenda to strengthen North Dakota agriculture by: Expanding domestic and international markets, including through the sale of year-round of E-15 and growing domestic demand for biofuels Decreasing input costs that strain producers’ margins Modernizing credit access and financing tools for farm families Addressing federal land management issues that affect producers through her Landowner Easement Rights Act Completing the Farm Bill Fedorchak closes her letter by highlighting her shared goal with the President: “In the long-term, I know we share the same objective: to make American agriculture more resilient and competitive. That is what our producers want. I stand ready to work with your administration to re-open international markets, expand domestic markets and processing opportunities, and deliver relief quickly and responsibly to the farmers who need it most. North Dakota’s farmers feed and fuel the world, and they deserve our full support against China’s actions.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-impact-democrat-funding-demands,Fedorchak statement on impact of Democrat funding demands,2025-10-02,2025,2025-10,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement on the Democrat-led government shutdown: “Instead of supporting the very funding levels they enacted and voted for multiple times, Senate Democrats chose to shut down the government to push a $1.5 trillion partisan wish list,” Fedorchak said. “That list includes eliminating the health section of the Working Families Tax Cut plan—opening the door to taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants, reinstating the Biden admin’s one-size-fits-all staffing mandate that would be devastating to North Dakota nursing homes, and wiping out the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. These are nonstarters. North Dakotans don’t support this $1.5 trillion wish list nor will I.” On September 19, 2025, the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR). The legislation is a simple, short-term funding extension for 7 weeks that continues to fund the government at current levels—levels that Democrats enacted and have previously supported—until November 21, 2025. Passing the CR allows Congress to continue FY26 appropriations negotiations and return to funding the government through regular order. However, the CR requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Senate Democrats voted against passing the CR, creating a lapse in government funding and causing the government to shut down. The alternate Democrat-supported resolution would inject partisan policies and massive spending into the funding process. It includes a $1.5T proposal that would cost taxpayers an additional $48.39 billion a day just to keep the government open for a month. Specifically, the Democrat-supported CR: Removes the modest 20-hour per week work requirements established in the Working Families Tax Cuts for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid Restores taxpayer-funded free healthcare for illegal aliens Eliminates safeguards to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program, such as removing deceased individuals from the program Restores the Biden administration’s one-size-fits-all minimum staffing mandate for nursing homes Repeals the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, hurting hospitals and clinics in vulnerable communities",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-national-energy-dominance-council-advancing-americas-beautiful,Fedorchak joins National Energy Dominance Council for Advancing America’s Beautiful Clean Coal event,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“Reliable baseload power comes from hardworking North Dakota coal producers, and the Trump administration recognizes their importance to our nation’s energy security,” Fedorchak said. “Secretary Burgum, Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Wright all have an unprecedented understanding of our nation’s energy systems, and the role good policy and regulations play in them. The reforms announced yesterday cut red tape, lower costs, and provide certainty for producers—helping protect jobs, strengthen reliability, and keep America competitive.” During the event, Secretary Burgum announced the opening of 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the benchmarks set by the Working Families Tax Cuts plan. The Bureau of Land Management is also streamlining approvals for projects and lowering royalty rates to 7 percent so producers can better compete in global markets while sustaining revenues for taxpayers. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts plan, lease sales are already underway, including projects at Freedom Mine and Falkirk Mine in North Dakota. Administrator Zeldin announced that EPA will provide steam electric power generation with more time to comply with existing effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) to affordably meet the nation’s growing electricity demand, including for data centers and manufacturing. The agency is also requesting information on the viability of compliance pathways that may disincentivize continued coal combustion, and technology-based implementation challenges related to the 2024 ELG rule. When implemented, the proposal will save up to $200 million annually in electricity costs, provide reliable and low-cost baseload energy, boost industrial competitiveness, and make America a leader in Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, EPA is issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit information from the public to assist in the development of regulatory changes on the implementation and structure of the Clean Air Act (CAA)’s Regional Haze Rule (RHR). EPA is seeking input regarding how the agency can meaningfully revise the RHR to streamline regulatory requirements impacting states’ visibility improvement obligations under the Clean Air Act, ensuring it reflects Congressional intent and recent improvements in air quality.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-monday-september-29,"Fedorchak Forum to be held Monday, September 29",2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Monday, September 29, at 12:00pm CT (11:00am MT). This is the fifth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time. “I appreciate every North Dakotan who takes the time to join a Fedorchak Forum, regardless of whether we agree or disagree on issues. Some of my most meaningful conversations are with those who challenge my perspective in a respectful way,” Fedorchak said. “Our country was built on debate and dialogue, and I want these forums to continue to be a place where we listen to one another, ask tough questions, and work toward real solutions.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-keep-government-open,Fedorchak votes to keep government open,2025-09-19,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This Continuing Resolution (CR) is a short-term funding measure that prevents a government shutdown on October 1, 2025, and keeps federal operations running at current funding levels through November 21, 2025. “While Continuing Resolutions aren’t long-term solutions, they are necessary to avoid costly government shutdowns that disrupt government services and impact seniors, farmers, veterans, and working families,” Fedorchak said. “Today’s CR allows us to continue FY26 appropriations negotiations as we return to budgeting through regular order.” Image The CR passed with 212 Democrats—all but one House Democrat—voting to shut down the government. “There’s no rational reason for Democrats to oppose a CR that maintains funding levels they’ve already supported. A vote to shut down the government is a vote to force our troops, border patrol, TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and federal law enforcement to work without pay,” Fedorchak added. The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Continues government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025, or the enactment of an applicable full-year appropriations act, whichever occurs first. Allows the Department of Agriculture to continue providing food assistance to low-income women, infants, and children for the duration of the CR. Provides the Department of Defense with authorities to fund the Virginia Class Submarine Program. Extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, set to expire on September 30th, through the duration of the CR. Extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security to mitigate the threat that unmanned aerial systems pose to the security of facilities or assets. Extends programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure our veterans continue to receive the care and benefits they have earned. Extends expiring health care programs through the duration of the CR, including community health centers and other public health programs, payments to rural and underserved hospitals, and Medicare telehealth flexibilities. Carries forward extensions of programs included in previous continuing resolutions, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the National Flood Insurance Program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-passes-us-house,Fedorchak bill to streamline cross-border energy projects passes U.S. House,2025-09-18,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“Today’s passage of H.R. 3062, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 1047 reflects the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s relentless work to secure American energy dominance. These bills streamline the permitting process for critical cross-border energy projects, restore expert advisory input from the coal industry that the Biden-Harris Administration eliminated, and ensure that electricity grid operators have the tools they need to secure the reliability of the bulk power system. With rising energy demand and growing threats to grid reliability, House Republicans are ensuring the U.S. has the tools to deliver affordable, abundant, and reliable energy,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Guthrie. “Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak, Congressman Rulli, and Congressman Balderson for their tireless work to strengthen our grid and power our communities.” “Modernizing the cross-border permitting process will unleash North American energy,” said Western Caucus Chairman LaMalfa. “By standardizing the permitting process for the import and export of oil, natural gas and electricity transmission, H.R. 3062 will strengthen trade in the more than $1 trillion North American energy market. These reforms will also protect energy projects from interference, such as President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. I appreciate Representative Fedorchak for leading this legislation to increase access to affordable and reliable energy for American families and boost rural economies.” Under current law, the permitting process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity projects involves a mix of presidential permits, agency-specific procedures, and executive discretion, which has led to regulatory uncertainty, project delays, and in some cases, permit revocations—such as the Keystone XL pipeline.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-celebrates-taiwan-ag-commitment-boosting-markets-north-dakota,"Fedorchak celebrates Taiwan ag commitment, boosting markets for North Dakota soybeans and corn",2025-09-18,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined the Taiwan-U.S. Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission at the U.S. Capitol, where Taiwan announced a $10 billion commitment to purchase American agricultural products between 2025 and 2028. The agreement includes soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef and represents a 25 percent increase in Taiwan’s annual U.S. ag purchases. “North Dakota produces some of the highest quality products in the world, and Taiwan’s commitment is a big win for our soybean, corn, and wheat growers as well as beef producers,” Fedorchak said. “When I meet with folks back home, expanding market opportunities is top of mind. This announcement shows the strength of trusted allies supporting American agriculture, and I’m grateful for Taiwan’s ongoing partnership.” Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-long-term-crime-reform-dc,Fedorchak votes for long-term crime reform in D.C.,2025-09-17,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after voting in favor of a series of public safety bills aimed at cracking down on violent crime in the nation’s capital. “In November, the American people overwhelmingly rejected crime and chaos in support of safety and security,” Fedorchak said. “Along with President Trump’s leadership to restore law and order in our nation's capital, the House's actions this week should serve as a blueprint for other crime-ridden cities to restore accountability and support law enforcement.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-legislation-streamline-broadband-permitting,Fedorchak introduces legislation to streamline broadband permitting,2025-09-16,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak introduced the CABLE Expansion Act, legislation to expedite broadband deployment by streamlining the permitting process for cable operators while protecting the role of local governments. “Reliable broadband shouldn't be a luxury in today’s economy—it’s a necessity for families, farmers, and businesses across North Dakota and the nation,” Fedorchak said. “This commonsense legislation will help providers deploy and upgrade networks more quickly, reduce the regulatory burden, and lower costs, all while preserving local control over permitting decisions.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-senators-hoeven-and-cramer-urge-ferc-rein-unfair-transmission-cost,"Fedorchak, Senators Hoeven and Cramer, urge FERC to rein in unfair transmission cost-shifting in MISO",2025-09-16,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, joined by Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, supported a complaint filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) challenging the regional cost-allocation formula used to charge customers for new electric transmission lines. The complaint, led by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) and joined by regulators from four other states, argues that MISO’s cost-allocation rules unfairly shift transmission costs onto North Dakotans. The delegation warns that these rules force North Dakotans to subsidize other states’ aggressive renewable energy mandates while putting grid reliability at risk. “The massive build out of transmission in the MISO region is driven by the aggressive decarbonization goals of several MISO states, but North Dakota is not one of them,” Fedorchak said. “States must pay the costs of their own goals. That’s a basic principle of cost allocation. The current formula in MISO does not follow these principles and needs to change.” The North Dakota PSC’s complaint challenges MISO’s “Multi-Value Project” (MVP) cost-allocation system, which spreads the expense of massive new transmission lines across all ratepayers in the region regardless of who benefits. These lines are often built to connect remote wind and solar projects in states with renewable mandates, shifting costs onto states like North Dakota that neither pursue those policies nor directly benefit from the projects. While serving on the ND Public Service Commission, Fedorchak was the liaison to MISO and the Organization of MISO states (OMS) for eight years, including a term as OMS president. Fedorchak advocated for a generator-pays cost-allocation formula, which MISO ultimately declined to pursue. KEY LETER EXCERPTS: “The bulk power system is under increasing strain from the rapid uptake of intermittent wind and solar generation and the concurrent retirement of baseload resources. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warns that two-thirds of our grid is at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. Over the next decade, an estimated 122,000 MW of dispatchable generation is slated to retire even as electricity demand surges due to data centers, electrification, and industrial growth. [...] “As we work to bring more load-serving power online, we must also address the negative incentives created by current transmission cost allocation policies. Under “socialized” regional cost sharing, a state or utility can propose massive transmission expansions (often to support remote wind and solar projects) and spread much of the bill to other states’ ratepayers. In MISO, so-called Multi-Value Projects (MVPs) have their costs shared broadly across the footprint. This model was intended to fund projects with widespread benefits. In practice, it has enabled scenarios where states with aggressive renewable energy mandates shift the costs of the transmission needed to meet those goals onto states with different policies and values. [...] “This not only raises fairness concerns, but it also dulls economic signals. If a state can socialize the expense of distant generation hookups, it has less incentive to consider cheaper or more reliable solutions closer to home. [...] “In short, the current approach to cost allocation is a subsidy scheme that alleviates certain states of the costs of their most aggressive energy policies. It allows these states to force their utilities into compliance with Renewable Portfolio Standards, while out-of-state ratepayers bear the costs. This approach is corrosive to the cooperative spirit we need in regional planning. [...] “If FERC does not act decisively, Congress may step in to legislatively rebalance how transmission costs are allocated. The last thing we want is a patchwork of dissatisfied states or a collapse in public confidence that federal regulators enforce just and reasonable rates.” CLICK HERE to read the full letter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/cms-releases-guidance-how-apply-rural-health-transformation-program-funding,CMS releases guidance on how to apply for Rural Health Transformation Program funding,2025-09-15,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CLICK HERE to read more about how the program benefits rural health care in America. CLICK HERE to learn more about the structure and eligibility of the program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-blasts-green-energy-agenda-skyrocketing-home-prices-north-dakota,Fedorchak blasts green energy agenda for skyrocketing home prices in North Dakota,2025-09-11,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image ON EMPOWERING STATES TO ESTABLISH CODES: Congresswoman Fedorchak: When I travel around my state, I hear from many folks that one of their biggest problems is access to housing. There are not enough new houses on the market. And then when I talk to the North Dakota Home Builders Association—which I've met with several times because this is a big issue in my state—they talked about the building codes and how inappropriate they are for our state. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, according to the North Dakota Home Builders Association, can add more than $22,000 to the price of a home in my state. And in practice, the builders have estimated up to $31,000. Yet even more troubling, they tell me that it will take up to 90 years for a homeowner to get the payback for those standards. So obviously, that doesn't make any sense at all. This one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. Mr. Hughes, can you talk about what are some of the alternatives to this? Mr. Hughes, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders: Well, throwing it back to states so the states can establish their own codes, and they have that freedom now. Unfortunately, to me, the code that has been developed as a model code has been presented as unamendable. You have to take it as is, and we're a strong advocate that each state should take it and tailor it to their location and their needs, and much more of that needs to take place. Congresswoman Fedorchak: Is there anything stopping that? What's stopping that from happening? Mr. Hughes: Maybe education—just the fact that too many states don't realize that they can do that. Several states are doing very well: Texas, Washington, California, North Carolina. We do our own code. We have resources to do that, we have personnel in North Carolina, we have a residential Code Council, and we have full-time employees that lobby that. Too many states don't have those resources, and they're told that they can't make amendments to that code, and that's simply not true. ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S ADOPTION OF GREEN AGENDA FEDERAL STANDARDS: Congresswoman Fedorchak: Are there other problems? The last several building code updates developed by the ICC have clearly prioritized a green agenda over cost-efficient home construction. The USDA and the VA have already adopted those latest ICC energy code standards for the homes they finance, effectively imposing these standards on those federally-backed loans. So that probably prevents or prohibits the ability of states to develop their own standards, if some of these big federal programs are requiring the ICC standards. In your view, what would be the effect on the U.S. housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were to adopt these standards? Mr. Hughes: Well, that's one of our greatest fears, no question. And in North Carolina, we've gone to a six-year code, and our legislation actually imposed a pause on any new energy codes until the next cycle that'll take place in 2030. If the HUD rule stays in place that eliminates USDA and VA loans, then we simply lose all of those in North Carolina. So talk about a huge limiting factor. It just won't work.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-discusses-trade-input-costs-and-farm-bill-north-dakota-farmers-0,"Fedorchak discusses trade, input costs, and Farm Bill with North Dakota Farmers Union",2025-09-11,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed 24 ag producers and leaders to Washington, D.C., as part of the North Dakota Farmers Union’s (NDFU) annual visit to the U.S. Capitol. The group, representing a wide range of commodities, discussed the challenges facing farmers in today’s changing markets and the opportunities ahead to strengthen North Dakota agriculture. “North Dakota farmers are second to none. They help feed and fuel the world, but right now they’re being squeezed from every direction,” Fedorchak said. “As President Trump works to negotiate a fair long-term trade deal with China, my team is closely working with the administration in every way possible to address this situation. That includes diversifying our foreign markets, expanding domestic markets, and providing supplemental support as necessary.” During the meeting, farmers raised concerns about the lack of export contracts for soybeans being harvested this fall and the lack of storage for the soybeans due to multiple severe summer storms. Image Fedorchak shared updates from a meeting she organized with Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, and the North Dakota Trade Office, Office of the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Soybean Growers, and the Office of Governor Kelly Armstrong. She also recently spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the ongoing negotiations with China and the impact of China's actions on North Dakota soybean growers. Fedorchak underscored that China has long weaponized agriculture against U.S. producers and emphasized the need for both immediate and long-term strategies. Fedorchak outlined her three-part approach: Trade enforcement and diversification, expanding domestic markets, and supplemental support as necessary. Image Fedorchak emphasized four other key initiatives to address the situation: Expanding biofuels: As Co-Chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, she highlighted the importance of growing domestic demand for American-grown fuels like biodiesel and year-round E15, and how she's pushing to make these fuels available nationwide rather than shipping them to California. Challenging unfair trade: She voiced support for the USTR investigation into Brazil’s unfair trade practices that have allowed it to dominate China's market. Completing the Farm Bill: She expressed optimism that Congress will finalize a full Farm Bill this fall. Strengthening farm and family policies: She underscored provisions already passed in the Working Families Tax Cut Plan, including long-term certainty for crop insurance, strengthened reference prices, and doubled funding for export assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-increased-border-security-crack-down-illegal-entry,"Fedorchak votes for increased border security, crack down on illegal entry",2025-09-11,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and passed by bipartisan a vote of 226-197, this legislation will impose tougher penalties on migrants who illegally enter or reenter the United States. “North Dakotans know that a nation without secure borders is a nation at risk. For too long, President Biden encouraged chaos at our southern border. His administration’s refusal to act led to a record number of illegal immigrants, including human traffickers and terrorists, entering our country,” Fedorchak said. “Thankfully, President Trump has restored order at the border by enforcing the laws already on the books. Today’s action builds on this success by strengthening existing law, helping make sure illegal migrants think twice before breaking America’s laws.” Background: Under the Biden administration’s open-border policies, at least 10 million unvetted illegal immigrants entered the U.S. from more than 160 countries—including adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. One of the most alarming consequences is the explosion of human trafficking and migrant child exploitation. Human traffickers increasingly used the border crisis to their advantage. According to a March 2025 report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Biden administration ignored or dismissed over 65,000 reports regarding migrant children, including over 7,300 reports of human trafficking. Meanwhile, prosecutions of illegal entry cases plummeted to fewer than 1,000 per month between January 2021 and January 2024. In FY2023, more than 70 percent of those charged with illegal reentry had criminal records. Together, these policies fueled a criminal network of human traffickers who profited from the lax border security of the previous administration. The Stop Illegal Entry Act strengthens penalties for migrants who repeatedly break U.S. immigration law by: Establishing mandatory minimum sentences (5 years for illegal entry followed by a felony conviction and 10 years for felony offenders who reenter). Authorizing life sentences for the most serious repeat offenders. Increasing penalties for repeated improper entry, raising the maximum from 2 to 5 years, and from 2 to 10 years for reentry after removal. Imposing enhanced penalties of up to 15 years on offenders with multiple prior misdemeanors or felony convictions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-strengthen-north-dakotas-nuclear-deterrence-capabilities,Fedorchak votes to strengthen North Dakota’s nuclear deterrence capabilities,2025-09-10,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). This legislation strengthens America’s military capabilities, supports border security efforts, and delivers a well-deserved 3.8 percent pay raise for servicemembers and their families. “Strength is, always has been, and always will be the greatest peacekeeping tool of America,” Fedorchak said. “This defense bill restores focus on our military readiness and invests in the men and women who serve. At the same time, it delivers critical reforms to save more than $20 billion and eliminate biased political programs. I’m proud to support a bill that keeps America strong and makes life better for our servicemembers and their families.” The NDAA delivers critical wins for North Dakota’s role in America’s nuclear deterrence and space missions. With the Sentinel ICBM set to replace the aging Minuteman III fleet at Minot Air Force Base, this bill fully funds modernization and prohibits any reduction in the ICBM fleet size below 400. It also supports modernization of sea-based deterrence through procurement of a third Columbia Class ballistic missile submarine.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-transparency-epstein-case,Fedorchak votes for transparency in Epstein case,2025-09-05,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted Wednesday in support of H. Res. 668, which directs the House Oversight Committee to obtain and publicly release key documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, detention, and death. “This case has spanned three decades without full accountability,” Fedorchak said. “The American people—and especially Epstein’s victims—deserve transparency and justice. That’s why I voted for this measure which takes effect immediately and continues and expands the Oversight Committee’s work. This is the fastest way to bring forward essential information and witnesses who must be held accountable for the terrible abuses in this case.” Specifically, Fedorchak voted for the Oversight Committee to obtain and release: All unclassified records related to Epstein’s detention and death; Flight logs of aircraft owned or used by Epstein; Names of individuals connected to Epstein’s criminal activities, settlements, or immunity agreements; Epstein’s and his associates’ plea bargains, immunity deals, or sealed settlements; Records of entities tied to Epstein’s trafficking or financial networks; Internal Department of Justice communications about Epstein-related investigations or prosecutions. To protect victims and sensitive information, H. Res. 668 allows redactions only in limited cases, such as to remove victims’ personally identifiable information, child sexual abuse materials, classified intelligence, or details that could compromise an active federal investigation. Records cannot be withheld for reasons of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity. Unlike Reps. Massie and Khanna’s proposal, H. Res. 668 includes a binding subpoena with the force of law and does not require Senate passage or presidential signature. Its provisions take effect immediately. The Oversight Committee has already begun this work, receiving nearly 34,000 pages from the Department of Justice, issuing 11 deposition notices to former government officials, and requesting Epstein and Maxwell’s bank records from the Treasury Department. The resolution also directs the Committee to investigate: The federal government’s possible mismanagement of the Epstein and Maxwell cases; The circumstances of Epstein’s death; The federal government’s broader efforts to combat sex trafficking networks.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-legislation-repeal-blms-harmful-land-use-plan-north-dakota-passes,Fedorchak legislation to repeal BLM’s harmful land use plan for North Dakota passes the House,2025-09-03,2025,2025-09,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House passed H.J. Res. 105, her joint resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. ""Today’s vote reaffirms a simple fact: the Biden administration’s Resource Management Plan for North Dakota was deeply misguided,” Fedorchak said. “At a time when energy demand is reaching record highs and Americans want to pay less for everything, locking up responsible energy development is the exact opposite of what we need. I’m grateful to my House Republican colleagues for their support that unleashes North Dakota’s energy resources for the betterment of America. I urge the Senate to act swiftly to reverse this harmful policy.” In July, the North Dakota delegation introduced legislation to overturn the Biden administration’s RMP that significantly restricts the state’s ability to access and develop its federally managed mineral resources by closing leasing on more than four million acres (nearly 99 percent) of federal coal acreage and 213,000 acres (44 percent) of federally owned fluid mineral acreage. “Thanks to the hard work of Congresswoman Fedorchak, today Congress takes steps to restore American energy dominance and overturn disastrous policies from the Biden administration. Her bill will protect $34 million in state revenue and 12,000 jobs in North Dakota. I’d like to thank her for her leadership on this important legislation for North Dakotans and all Americans,” said Chairman Westerman. “The House passage of our CRA is a significant step in canceling the Biden administration’s plan to restrict North Dakota’s energy development,” said Senator Cramer. “This resolution reaffirms the multiple use doctrine by ensuring North Dakota gets the best long-term plan possible to responsibly utilize our natural resources. I applaud Congresswoman Fedorchak’s leadership in the House. Now it’s time for the Senate to work with the Trump administration and get rid of this disastrous rule.” “House passage of our CRA resolution is an important step toward blocking this onerous Biden-era policy and ensuring our state can continue to utilize all of its abundant energy resources,” said Senator Hoeven. “Considering the vast areas of federally-controlled surface acreage and subsurface minerals in our state, policies like the one we are overturning are particularly harmful to North Dakota, as duplicative and burdensome federal permitting can often prevent the development of private and state-held energy resources. We appreciate Representative Fedorchak for working to secure our resolution’s passage in the House and look forward to advancing the legislation through the Senate.” Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council said, ""We urge Congress to pass this Congressional Review Act and reject federal overreach that would devastate North Dakota's energy industry. The BLM's Resource Management Plan ignores modern drilling technologies and imposes blanket closures that are inconsistent with federal law and harmful to our state's economy. We thank Congresswoman Fedorchak for her leadership on this critical issue and call on both chambers to swiftly pass this legislation to protect North Dakota workers and America's energy independence."" “The BLM’s plan would shut down nearly all coal development on federal lands in North Dakota, ignoring decades of responsible energy production,” said Jonathan Fortner, Executive Director of the Lignite Energy Council. “We thank our delegation for fighting back. This resolution is a critical step toward restoring regulatory balance and protecting the affordable, reliable power our industry provides.” North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, Americans for Prosperity, Minnkota Power Cooperative, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Western Energy Alliance are in support of the delegation’s CRA. H.J. Res. 105 is Fedorchak’s second piece of legislation to pass the House in the 119th Congress. In June, legislation she led with Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to repeal the Biden administration’s “Once-in-Always-in"" rule was signed into law by President Trump. The resolution rewards innovation, encourages continued investment in emissions reduction, and strengthens our economy by giving energy producers and manufacturers the certainty they need. Image CLICK HERE to read her statement in response to the Biden administration’s finalization of the RMP. CLICK HERE to read her statement following introduction of the CRA.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T15:07:37Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-dickinson-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Dickinson office hours for constituent meetings,2025-08-26,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Dickinson, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Dickinson on Thursday, August 28, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “These office hours are a great way to have more in-depth conversations with constituents on issues important to them. I’m looking forward to connecting with folks in Dickinson on Thursday,” Fedorchak said. Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-up form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-concludes-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-visit-israel,Fedorchak concludes bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Israel,2025-08-15,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, N.D. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) returned this week from a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Israel, where she met with Israeli leaders, defense officials, and citizens to gain firsthand understanding of the country’s security challenges, historical significance, and partnership with the United States. “Traveling to Israel and seeing its challenges was an invaluable experience,” Fedorchak said. “From walking ancient streets to hearing from leaders, soldiers, and everyday citizens, I saw how these determined people protect their way of life against constant threats. This trip reinforced for me that America’s security is tied to Israel’s security—and I return to Congress with a deeper understanding of how that partnership supports the safety, energy security, and prosperity of North Dakota and our entire nation.” Over the course of seven days, Fedorchak participated in high-level briefings on regional threats, saw U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in action, and met with survivors of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Image Image The trip began with a deep dive into Jerusalem’s thousands of years of layered history and significance as a spiritual center for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the evening, the delegation heard from Yaakov Katz, former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, on Israel’s domestic climate and evolving security challenges nearly two years after the October 7 terrorist attack. A late-night visit to the City of David revealed ancient pilgrimage roads and archeological sites dating back more than 2,000 years. “Jerusalem’s history is alive in every stone,” Fedorchak said. “You can feel the weight of faith, resilience, and sacrifice here. It’s impossible not to see how this city’s story still shapes our world today.” Image Day two began with a strategic briefing from Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel on Israel’s “seven-front war,” covering threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, Yemen’s Houthis, and beyond. At an Israeli military base, Fedorchak met with the commander of the Arrow Interceptors and Launch Array Department to see the Arrow-3 missile defense system—developed jointly by the U.S. and Israel and funded in part by Congress. The system successfully intercepted a missile from Yemen the night before the visit, underscoring its real-time role in protecting civilians. The delegation also toured Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war in Gaza and U.S.-Israel cooperation, and received additional briefings from former heads of Israel’s air defense and military intelligence on Iran’s role in fueling regional instability. Image Image The next day, the delegation explored Jerusalem’s Old City, including the Southern Wall excavations, the Western Wall—where Fedorchak joined the tradition of leaving a prayer note—and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity’s holiest sites. Later, the group met with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid for a candid discussion about Israel’s political landscape and prospects for peace. At Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the delegation saw next-generation technologies like the Iron Beam laser defense system and counter-drone capabilities—innovations that not only protect Israel but also contribute to U.S. defense readiness. “The defense technology Israel is developing and testing in real time combat situations with the U.S. doesn’t just protect Israelis—it protects American troops, too,” Fedorchak said. “Seeing it up close makes clear why this relationship is mutually beneficial.” Image The delegation traveled north on day four to visit sacred Christian locations around the Sea of Galilee, including Magdala, the Mount of Beatitudes, and the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter. They then moved to the Golan Heights, where dormant volcanic peaks overlook Syria and Lebanon. There, security experts explained the proximity of Hezbollah positions and Syrian instability, giving Fedorchak a direct view of the challenges Israel faces in defending its borders. Lunch with IDF soldiers and a meeting with humanitarian workers highlighted the intersection of security and aid efforts. Image In southern Israel, the delegation visited towns and communities ravaged by the October 7 Hamas attacks. Fedorchak walked through burned homes, met survivors of the brutal attack who lost family members trying to defend their own homes, and saw the Nova Music Festival site where 400 young people were murdered, kidnapped, or injured. The visit included a tree-planting ceremony to honor the victims—a solemn reminder of the stakes of U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself. “There is no substitute for seeing the aftermath with your own eyes,” Fedorchak said. “The grief is deep, but so is the Israeli people’s hope and determination to survive. That resilience is something I will never forget. And their hope is evident in the large number of children and families that are everywhere in public places.” Image Image In Bethlehem, which is controlled by Palestinians, Fedorchak visited the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. That evening, she met with the brother of a Nova Festival hostage still held in Gaza, hearing firsthand the anguish of families waiting for loved ones’ return. The night concluded with a performance by a survivor from Kibbutz Be’eri who lost both parents in the October 7 attack and has since turned to music as a way to share his story and inspire resilience. Image On the final day of the trip, the delegation met with President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem for a wide-ranging conversation about the war in Gaza, the need to strengthen Israel’s security partnerships, and opportunities for peace in the region. President Herzog emphasized the importance of bipartisan support from the United States and expressed gratitude for America’s role in helping Israel defend itself against terrorism. Fedorchak also met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who provided a candid assessment of the U.S.-Israel relationship from a diplomatic standpoint. Ambassador Huckabee discussed how congressional engagement directly impacts Israel’s ability to deter threats, the role of American leadership in countering Iran’s influence, and the ongoing coordination between the two nations on military and intelligence matters.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-secretary-wright-senator-hoeven-governor-armstrong-spotlight,"Fedorchak joins Secretary Wright, Senator Hoeven, Governor Armstrong to spotlight North Dakota’s role in strengthening U.S. energy dominance",2025-08-13,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Grand Forks, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Senator John Hoeven, and Governor Kelly Armstrong at the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) to discuss marrying North Dakota’s coal industry with the oil and gas sector through the use of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery. The visit included a meeting with EERC leadership, a tour of the facility, and a roundtable discussion titled “Cracking the Code 2.0” with leaders of the state’s oil, gas, coal, and power industries along with North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director Nathan Anderson, UND President Andy Armacost, and state legislators. The events highlighted the EERC’s longstanding partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and its groundbreaking work in carbon capture, oil recovery, and other technologies critical to powering America with reliable, affordable energy from the Bakken. “North Dakota’s leadership in developing the energy technologies our nation needs was on full display today. From carbon capture that boosts oil recovery to extending the life of reliable coal plants, the innovation happening here is second to none—thanks in large part to the researchers, engineers, and partners at the EERC,” Fedorchak said. “Having Secretary Wright here to see this work firsthand and discuss ways the DOE can further enhance this work is vital. Secretary Wright understands that energy is foundational to modern life—and how it improves lives for Americans and others around the world. As we saw today, North Dakota’s innovation, resources, and work ethic are making that mission possible.” Image Image During the tour, participants saw EERC’s latest projects, including recovering rare earth elements from lignite coal, front-end testing and design for injection wells, and using carbon dioxide to increase Bakken oil recovery rates and extend the life of coal-fired power plants. These advancements align with the strengthened 45Q tax incentive in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which is designed to accelerate CO2 utilization and bolster U.S. energy security through Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). Image At the “Crack the Code 2.0” roundtable, participants discussed strategies to double the oil recovery rates in the Bakken and double the life of coal-fired power plants. As discussed on the tour of EERC, the Bakken oil recovery rates are currently between 5 and 15 percent—meaning there are billions of untapped barrels of oil that could help bolster American energy security, create jobs, and support local economies. Last year, total production from the Bakken formation surpassed 5 billion barrels, and EOR has the potential to recover at least an additional 5 billion barrels of oil out of the Bakken. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-staff-changes-dc-and-north-dakota,Fedorchak announces staff changes in D.C. and North Dakota,2025-08-12,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced staff changes in her Washington, D.C. and Fargo offices. Sadie Hanson, a Grand Forks native who has served as Staff Assistant in the D.C. office since January, is returning to North Dakota to become the Community Relations Representative based in Fargo. Replacing her in Washington is Zoe McKinven of Harvey, a recent North Dakota State University graduate who interned in the D.C. office this summer. In her new role, Hanson will serve as Fedorchak’s frontline presence across eastern North Dakota—including Fargo, Grand Forks, and communities throughout the Red River Valley. She will help identify local priorities, inform policy decisions, and assist constituents in navigating federal agencies and services. “Sadie has been an essential part of our team from day one—helping set up the office, build out systems, and keep things running smoothly from the start,” Fedorchak said. “She’s led our internship program, launched the Notable North Dakotan recognition, and brought a heart for service to everything she’s done. The work she'll do across the Red River Valley will help inform the decisions I make in Washington and ensure that local voices continue to shape national policy.” “As someone deeply rooted in eastern North Dakota, it feels natural to return home and serve the people of the Red River Valley,” Hanson said. “After working in our D.C. office, I’m excited to bring that experience back to North Dakota. I’m looking forward to hitting the road, reconnecting with familiar faces, maintaining strong relationships, and building new ones along the way.” In Washington, McKinven will support daily operations, manage front office communications, and help welcome North Dakotans visiting the Capitol. “Zoe represents the best of North Dakota’s next generation of leaders, and I’m excited to have her join the team full-time,” Fedorchak said. “She’s proven her commitment to public service and brings energy, perspective, and small-town values to our D.C. office.” “Growing up in a small town like Harvey taught me the value of hard work, community, and doing your part—and I’m proud to bring those values to Team Fedorchak,” McKinven said. “Spending the summer in Washington has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role and help serve North Dakotans from our nation’s capital.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-bismarck-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Bismarck office hours for constituent meetings,2025-08-07,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Bismarck on Friday, August 15, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “The Fargo office hours provided a great chance to discuss a wide range of topics with constituents—from legislative ideas and farm policy to Medicaid reforms and immigration issues,” Fedorchak said. “I’m looking forward to this next round of one-on-one meetings to hear constituent concerns and discuss issues with them.” Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. The signup form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/seven-students-complete-summer-internships-applications-open-fall-and-spring,"Seven students complete summer internships, applications open for fall and spring",2025-08-01,2025,2025-08,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Seven college students, including four North Dakotans, are completing summer internships with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) in Washington, D.C., gaining diverse perspectives on the inner workings of Congress, the legislative process, constituent services, and the federal government as a whole. The interns include: Autumn Ketterling of Bismarck, ND. Audrey Duppong of Mandan, ND. Kayla Barral of Flaxton, ND. Zoe McKinven of Harvey, ND. Will Specht of Howard County, MD. Jackson Leonard of Arlington, VA. Robin Reid of Perkasie, PA. “This group of bright, hardworking interns were a great addition to our team in Washington,” Fedorchak said. “Each of them brought energy, insight, and a strong North Dakota work ethic to the office. From researching legislation and attending committee hearings to helping with constituent services and giving Capitol tours, they were integral to our daily work. I’m proud of their contributions and can’t wait to see what they do next.” Internships are available for the fall and spring semesters in the Washington, Bismarck, and Fargo offices. University students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply here. Preference is given to residents of North Dakota or individuals enrolled in a North Dakota school. Image The Washington, D.C. summer internship program gives students firsthand experience in the legislative process and a front-row seat to the inner workings of Congress. Interns also gain valuable insight into public service careers and how North Dakota values are represented on the national stage. In addition to their work in the office, interns attended a wide range of educational and professional events including speaking engagements, policy briefings, and networking receptions with Hill staff and leaders across government. They also continued their education beyond the Capitol—touring the White House, the Pentagon, FBI Headquarters, the Norwegian Embassy, and many of the Smithsonian museums. Image Image Image Autumn Ketterling, a Bismarck, ND native and student at the University of North Dakota: “Working with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has been an incredible experience, and I’m truly grateful for all the opportunities it has provided me with. It was inspiring to see how committed Julie and her team are to serving North Dakota. This experience gave me a valuable look into the inner workings of government and just how much hard work goes into it. Every day taught me something new that I’ll carry with me going forward.” Image Audrey Duppong, a Mandan, ND native and student at Bismarck State College: ""I enjoyed working for Julie’s team because of the amazing relationships and friendships I have established. The team here is awesome to work with, and I am excited to see everyone again sometime in my career and what we all end up doing! My favorite duty was giving tours of the Capitol building to our awesome constituents.” Image Kayla Barral, a Flaxton, ND native and student at the University of North Dakota: “My favorite part about the internship was all the opportunities that were open to interns! Whether it’s lectures, sitting in on meetings and hearings, or attending receptions and briefings, there were always interesting events to attend during this internship. Working with Rep. Julie Fedorchak's team was an amazing experience. Julie's workplace was such a positive, encouraging, and helpful environment, and I absolutely loved working with everyone on her team.” Image Zoe McKinven, a Harvey, ND native and recent graduate of North Dakota State University: “My favorite thing about this internship was the people! The staff are so welcoming, willing to teach, and approachable. It really felt like a North Dakota office. What I learned on the Hill is all of the behind-the-scenes work done in D.C. In school, you learn about how a bill becomes law and eventually makes its way to the President's desk. But here, I have seen everything that goes into that process. I enjoy working for Julie's team because every day that I come to work, I feel like my work matters. Whether that’s communicating with constituents or writing a policy memo, I know real change is made on Capitol Hill.” Image Will Specht, student at Virginia Tech from Howard County, Maryland: “Throughout my internship on Capitol Hill, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of many amazing experiences. Some of these have included a tour of the FBI headquarters and the West Wing of the White House. Another favorite of mine, perhaps the most community-building event, was attending the Congressional baseball and softball games. I couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful, accommodating, and welcoming office environment. It has been a pleasure to work for Representative Fedorchak, and I have loved every minute of my time here!” Image Jackson Leonard, student at Arizona State University from Arlington, Virginia: “Working with Rep. Fedorchak taught me important lessons about accountability in Congress. Seeing how much effort Rep. Fedorchak puts forward to understand her constituents has set a new standard of expectations for myself and my representatives in government.” Image Robin Reid, student at the University of Alabama from Perkasie, Pennsylvania: “My favorite part about the internship was learning about agricultural policy alongside our Legislative Director. I had the opportunity to learn so much from behind the scenes on something I am passionate about!” Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:57:50Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-advocates-phmsa-reforms-energy-subcommittee-hearing,Fedorchak advocates for PHMSA reforms at Energy Subcommittee hearing,2025-07-24,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – At an Energy Subcommittee hearing on pipeline safety policy, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) called for faster training programs for state pipeline inspectors and the revival of key pipeline safety demonstration programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Her questioning highlighted delays and bureaucratic hurdles at the federal level that are putting public safety and energy reliability at risk. Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-discusses-rural-health-care-medicaid-landowner-rights-and-education,"Fedorchak discusses rural health care, Medicaid, landowner rights, and education funding at fourth Fedorchak Forum",2025-07-23,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted her fourth statewide Fedorchak Forum Monday, offering North Dakotans a direct opportunity to engage with her on a variety of topics. Fedorchak recognized callers in the order their calls were received and answered questions on health care reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill, protecting property rights, fiscal responsibility, education funding, and more. On Medicaid reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill: Fedorchak expressed concerns about misinformation being spread about Medicaid changes, calling it “one of the most disappointing things” about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. She set the record straight that vulnerable populations will not lose access to their Medicaid benefits. “Disabled people, people with severe illnesses, senior citizens on fixed incomes or senior citizens who can't afford their nursing home coverage, single moms with dependent children who need help—that's the traditional Medicaid population, and they will not be impacted by the reforms we made,” she said. She pointed to two commonsense reforms included in the One Big Beautiful Bill: enforcing eligibility rules to stop improper payments, including to illegal immigrants, and requiring community engagement (also known as work requirements) for able-bodied adults between the ages of 19 and 64—20 hours a week of work, school, or volunteering. Fedorchak emphasized that the bill reins in unsustainable growth without cutting support for those the program was designed to serve. ""The truth of the matter is, no matter how you cut it, we will spend more money tomorrow on Medicaid than we spend today. It's a decrease in the increase. It is not a cut overall in the amount of money being spent on Medicaid,” she added. On changes to Medicaid Provider Taxes: Fedorchak also addressed questions about the impact Medicaid reforms to the provider tax payment regime might have on rural hospitals. She clarified that North Dakota hospitals are not threatened by these reforms because our state doesn’t use a provider tax on hospitals or long-term care facilities to pay for the state’s share of Medicaid funding. “It doesn’t impact our hospitals, and it doesn’t impact our long-term care either,” she added. The provider tax is a loophole some states have exploited to dodge paying their share of Medicaid funding. She recognized North Dakota’s responsible approach to state funding of Medicaid and contrasted it with states like New York and California. “If all states followed the path that North Dakota has followed and the way we implemented the Medicaid program—and came forward with a state match in a fair and honest way—then I don't think we’d have the problems nationally in Medicaid that we're seeing. North Dakota is not the problem. Big states like New York, California, [and] others are the ones that are abusing the system and jeopardizing it. So that's why I think reforms were necessary, and the reforms that we passed are reasonable and smart,” she added. On rural health care funding: Fedorchak addressed concerns about how the One Big Beautiful Bill affects federal support for state Medicaid programs. She made clear that the bill makes no changes to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), the formula used to determine how much federal funding each state receives. She also noted that the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program—a new fund created to help states adjust to changes in their Medicaid Provider Tax rates over the next five years—will provide additional funding to help rural North Dakota hospitals. On the Landowner Easements Rights Act: Fedorchak heard concerns from a farmer who is losing access to farmable land due to Fish and Wildlife’s perpetual easements. She reiterated her commitment to advancing a bill she introduced with Rep. Hageman (R-WY) to help landowners reclaim control over Fish and Wildlife easements. The bill would allow landowners to buy back their easements at a fair market price and restrict future U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements to a maximum of 30 years. “We really think this is a landowner’s rights issue. You should have the ability to manage your own land,” she said. On the national debt and fiscal discipline: Fedorchak agreed with a caller’s concern over the federal government’s unsustainable debt and increasing interest payments. She highlighted how tackling our nation’s growing fiscal challenges requires a multifaceted approach, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on all three fronts. The bill implements pro-growth tax cuts, generates revenue through investments, and enacts spending cuts through reforms to government programs. She cited a recent conversation with a constituent in Fargo, whose client is moving ahead with a $1 million capital improvement project because of the 100 percent immediate expensing for capital investments provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill tax package. Fedorchak shared how these types of investments not only benefit the local economy but also have a large-scale impact, adding, ""we have to generate more revenues to help stabilize our federal budget."" Fedorchak also emphasized her support for returning to budgeting through the regular order process. She shared that the House Appropriations Committee is close to passing 10 of 12 appropriations bills. “Hopefully, over in the Senate, they'll be able to get those passed, and we'll get a more orderly budget process where we can consider each bill and look for ways to save money in each bill,” she added. On funding for education programs in North Dakota: Fedorchak shared the U.S. Department of Education released funds for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which supports after-school programs in North Dakota. ""I was very pleased to see that, and I believe that they will be reviewing and releasing the other funds as well, and hope that's done before school gets started. The goal of their review has been to better understand how those funds are being used and, as indicated by the first review, they released them after being satisfied that the funds are being used appropriately,” Fedorchak said. She also noted that she included Head Start funding in her appropriations requests. Fedorchak visited Head Start in Jamestown earlier this year, and was “really impressed with the staffing there, the interaction they have with the kids, and the approach that they have.” On the Department of Education and student loan caps: Fedorchak reiterated her support for the Trump administration’s decision to return education rights back to the states. ""I think educators like you and the school boards that you work under should be the ones making the decisions for education in our state,” she said in response to a teacher’s concerns about what level of the government should be making education policy decisions. She also explained how setting reasonable caps on federal student loans is helping address the root cause of rising higher education costs: “The cap on the student loans was a way for the federal government to use the one tool that it has in higher education funding—which is student loans—to help encourage colleges to reduce their prices and to stop increasing the cost of tuition so rapidly over time. [...] And when you have a federal government that will give unlimited loans to students with no caps, that encourages that kind of growth and costs. So by setting maximum loan amounts, that has two effects: it decreases the total amount of debt that any student can bear and take on. [...] That cap will also then cause the universities to look at how much they can charge.” On AI regulation and the moratorium: Fedorchak addressed questions about a proposed federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations, clarifying that while the House included the provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Senate ultimately removed it. She explained that the federal government’s lack of action to establish guidelines and parameters on the AI industry has led states to step in and fill the void. “There's become a patchwork of state regulations, which, when you're dealing with something like AI and technology that really doesn't recognize state borders—that becomes pretty problematic. It is an interstate commerce issue. This is regulation that does need to be developed and approved at the federal level,” Fedorchak said. Fedorchak also added that she sees an opportunity in the Senate’s decision to strike the moratorium provision. “I hope that the lack of a federal moratorium provides the urgency that we need to get those regulations done and in place,” she added.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-boost-military-pay-fund-sentinel-program-minot-air-force-base,"Fedorchak votes to boost military pay, fund Sentinel program at Minot Air Force Base",2025-07-18,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in support of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 221-209. “This bill delivers on peace through strength by funding cutting-edge defense systems, investing in modernization efforts, and boosting pay for every service member,” Fedorchak said. “It also funds the Sentinel missile system, which is critical to Minot Air Force Base and America’s strategic deterrence. North Dakota plays a vital role in keeping our nation safe, and this bill builds on investments in the One Big Beautiful Bill to strengthen our military.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-participates-2025-congressional-womens-softball-game-charity,Fedorchak participates in 2025 Congressional Women’s Softball Game for charity,2025-07-17,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) made her debut at yesterday’s 2025 Congressional Women’s Softball Game for charity against the press, helping Team Congress secure a resounding 5-3 victory against team “Bad News Babes.” The Congressional Women’s Softball Game has been an annual tradition since 2009. In 2010, a bipartisan group of Congresswomen asked the women of the Washington, D.C. press corps to join the game as their opponent. Proceeds from the event benefit Young Survival Coalition, a global organization dedicated to helping young adult women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-monday-july-21,"Fedorchak Forum to be held Monday, July 21",2025-07-15,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Monday, July 21, at 6:00pm CT (5:00pm MT). This is the fourth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer their questions, and discuss key legislative priorities in real time. “Last week’s office hours in Fargo were a great opportunity to hear directly from North Dakotans, and I’m excited to keep those conversations going,” Fedorchak said. “Meeting with more than 225 North Dakota organizations, launching the Fedorchak Forums, and holding in-person office hours are all part of my commitment to being accessible and responsive to the people I represent. There’s no better way to serve our state than by listening to what’s top of mind and working together to make life better for families, workers, and communities across North Dakota.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/north-dakota-congressional-delegation-introduces-congressional-review-act,North Dakota congressional delegation introduces Congressional Review Act to repeal BLM’s harmful land use plan,2025-07-10,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The introduction follows the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) determination that the plan qualifies for repeal under the CRA. “North Dakotans saw the Biden administration’s plan for what it was: A backdoor attempt to shut down responsible energy development on federal lands. It would crush coal production, close off millions of acres to leasing, and devastate jobs and communities across our state,” said Rep. Fedorchak. “This legislation overturns this harmful rule and restores common sense for North Dakota’s landowners and energy producers. We need energy policy that embraces innovation, not one that caters to out-of-touch activists at the expense of our energy security and economic strength.” “The Biden Administration’s Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan for North Dakota represented another assault upon our state’s economy and energy producers,” said Senator Cramer. “Washington bureaucrats targeted our coal, oil, and natural gas reserves by blocking producers’ ability to develop them, ignoring the state’s input, clear text of federal law, and countless court precedents. Thankfully, the Trump administration is taking a new direction. This resolution under the Congressional Review Act is another tool at our disposal to get rid of this disastrous rule.” “The RMP for North Dakota is an egregious example of the Biden administration’s overreaching Green New Deal agenda. This rule would lock away vast oil and gas acreage and nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage in our state, undermining our energy security and economic resilience,” said Senator Hoeven. “The CRA resolution we’re introducing will roll back this harmful policy, ensuring North Dakota remains a powerhouse for our nation, while helping the U.S. to become truly energy dominant.” In the final days of the Biden administration, the Bureau of Land Management adopted the RMP for North Dakota, significantly constraining the state’s ability to access and develop its mineral resources. The plan prohibits coal leasing on over four million acres, or nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage. It also blocks 213,000 acres, or 44 percent of federally owned fluid mineral acreage, to future development. Throughout the drafting process, the state of North Dakota and the Congressional delegation expressed opposition to the draft RMP before the BLM finalized it. In February 2025, the North Dakota delegation sent a letter to GAO asking the Comptroller General of the U.S. Gene Dodaro to “conclude the CRA applies to the North Dakota RMP, including specifically that GAO determine it is subject to CRA’s submission requirements and subject to review by Congress.” North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said, “We appreciate Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing the CRA joint resolution, which is the cleanest, fastest way to overturn the Biden administration’s disastrous plan. Instead of destabilizing the electric grid, raising consumer costs and making our nation less safe like the Biden plan threatened to do, North Dakotans deserve a Resource Management Plan that encourages responsible development of U.S. energy resources and supports our communities. The state stands ready to work with our delegation to repeal the RMP and replace it with a plan that protects states’ rights and recognizes our unique concerns about mineral ownership.” Alison Ritter, Executive Director of the Western Dakota Energy Association, stated, ""The Western Dakota Energy Association thanks our Congressional Delegation for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the anti-energy Resource Management Plan (RMP) President Biden imposed upon North Dakota. Rescinding this plan is key to unlocking North Dakota’s full energy potential, while also protecting good-paying jobs, sustaining strong local economies, and preserving responsible access to the vital resources that power our nation."" Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, added, “As part of former President Biden’s over-reaching regulatory agenda, the BLM proposed a Resource Management Plan which was nothing but a transparent anti-energy power grab. The North Dakota Petroleum Council thanks Senators Hoeven and Cramer and Congresswoman Fedorchak for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution that would force the BLM to simply respect the rule of law.” CLICK HERE to read the CRA.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-department-energy-grid-reliability-report,Fedorchak statement on Department of Energy grid reliability report,2025-07-08,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Department of Energy released a new report warning of significant reliability risks to the nation’s electric grid. The report estimates that annual outage hours could rise from single digits today to over 800 hours per year and blackouts could surge 100 percent by 2030: “The Department of Energy’s report is extremely troubling, but not surprising. It confirms what grid operators have been saying for years: America is retiring too much dispatchable, baseload generation plants that can ramp up or down to meet demand—without having adequate replacements that can do the same job. “The most obvious, commonsense solution is to stop taking reliable generators offline before we have adequate replacements. That’s why I introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act to prohibit the premature retirement of critical, dispatchable baseload generators in areas already at risk of blackouts, and to give DOE, FERC, and grid operators the tools they need to preserve our grid. “I commend the Trump administration for its focus on grid security and look forward to continue working together to achieve American energy dominance.” CLICK HERE to learn more about the Baseload Reliability Protection Act. CLICK HERE to read the full Department of Energy report.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-fargo-office-hours-constituent-meetings,Fedorchak announces Fargo office hours for constituent meetings,2025-07-07,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Fargo, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Fargo on Thursday, July 10, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “These office hours are a chance to sit down one-on-one and talk directly with North Dakotans about whatever’s on their mind—whether that’s an issue with a federal agency or a big-picture idea for our state,” Fedorchak said. “They’re a complement to the Fedorchak Forums that I host regularly, and both are part of my commitment to being accessible to North Dakotans and responsive to their concerns.” Meeting requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The sign-up form will close once all slots are full. The office will directly contact constituents after sign-up closes to confirm their scheduled meeting time. Staff will be available following each appointment for additional assistance. The next Fedorchak Forum will be held on July 21. To sign up to participate, please click here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-celebrates-final-passage-one-big-beautiful-bill,Fedorchak celebrates final passage of One Big Beautiful Bill,2025-07-03,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“The One Big Beautiful Bill turns the page on four years of weakness, disorder, and runaway federal spending—and begins a new chapter for America. At the heart of this bill is a simple principle: Americans should be able to keep more of what they earn. It will help jumpstart our economy, encourage investment, and help people who work hard get ahead again,” Fedorchak said. “I was proud to help move it forward, because North Dakotans—and Americans everywhere—are tired of waste, tired of overreach, and ready for the pro-America policies included in this bill to enact President Trump’s agenda.” “The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers meaningful spending cuts while taking major steps to create a pro-business environment. It’s a pro-growth package that will stimulate investment, increase revenues, and help bring down our national deficit. Addressing our nation’s out-of-control spending is a top priority and we must do more. This bill puts us on stronger financial footing by pairing significant spending reforms with policies that help the American economy thrive,” Fedorchak added.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/heres-what-north-dakotans-are-saying-about-one-big-beautiful-bill,Here’s what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill,2025-07-02,2025,2025-07,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""I support the bill. I support the reconciliation path. Having suffered through the previous administration's inflation and the reduction in my ability to pay my bills out of my paycheck, I support the fact that we cannot survive a major tax increase. This bill will also shave $1.7 trillion off our expected debt. So I fully support the bill.” Image",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T14:40:33Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-bill-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-passes-energy-and,"Fedorchak bill to streamline cross-border energy projects passes Energy and Commerce Committee, heads to full House",2025-06-25,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s (R-ND) Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which now heads to the full House for consideration. The bill enhances North American energy collaboration by streamlining the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets. “Energy developers deserve certainty—not delays and politics,” Fedorchak said. “The Biden administration’s cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline cost North Dakota jobs and economic opportunity. This bill puts a clear, reliable process in place so developers can move forward with confidence and so future presidents can’t derail critical energy infrastructure with the stroke of a pen. I’m grateful to my colleagues for recognizing the importance of this bill to American energy security and economic growth and look forward to having it up for a vote on the House Floor soon.” Image Background on the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act: Under current law, the permitting process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity projects involves a mix of presidential permits, agency-specific procedures, and executive discretion, which has led to regulatory uncertainty, project delays, and in some cases, permit revocations—such as the Keystone XL pipeline. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act addresses these challenges by establishing a streamlined and transparent approach for the approval of facilities managing the import and export of oil, natural gas, and electricity transmission. Key aspects of the bill include: Certificate of Crossing: Presidential permitting has been politicized and arbitrarily applied, as evidenced by the Biden administration’s mistreatment of the Keystone XL pipeline. Under this bill, anyone constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico would be able to obtain a streamlined Certificate of Crossing through either FERC or DOE, rather than through the State Department and President. Agency Oversight: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will oversee applications for oil and natural gas pipelines, while the Department of Energy (DOE) will manage applications for electric transmission facilities. Deadline Compliance: FERC and DOE are required to meet specific deadlines for issuing certificates and approving applications for oil, natural gas, and electricity importation or exportation. Congressional Approval Requirement: Requires the President to receive Congressional approval before revoking any previously issued permits under executive orders related to the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines, electric transmission facilities, or any other border-crossing energy infrastructure. By creating a consistent statutory framework, the bill provides regulatory certainty for energy developers, protects critical infrastructure from political reversals, and strengthens the United States’ energy partnerships with Canada and Mexico. The legislation has been introduced in previous Congresses, including in the 115th Congress where the bill passed the House with bipartisan support.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-condemns-attacks-minnesota-lawmakers-denounces-political-violence,"Fedorchak condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, denounces political violence in all forms",2025-06-25,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after she voted in favor of H. Res. 519, a resolution condemning the recent attacks targeting Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, MN. The resolution, which passed the House unanimously, calls for unity and the rejection of political violence across the United States. “There is absolutely no place for political violence in this country. My prayers go out to the victims and their families whose lives were forever changed by a depraved attacker. This resolution is not just about condemning violence—it’s about calling all Americans to do better. We must do a better job of listening to one another—rather than speaking at each other—and coming together around shared values.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-fully-fund-veterans-health-care-benefits-and-va-programs,"Fedorchak votes to fully fund veterans’ health care, benefits, and VA programs",2025-06-25,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House with a vote of 218-206. “Our nation’s strength—and our peace—depend on the selfless men and women who serve in uniform. This legislation upholds our promise to America’s veterans by fully funding health care and benefits and supporting critical mental health and homelessness programs,” Fedorchak said. “It also makes investments to ensure our military continues to be the strongest armed force in the world. After visiting Minot Air Force Base and Camp Grafton this spring, I’m especially pleased to support legislation that will help our North Dakota military installations invest in much-needed infrastructure improvements.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-advocates-standardizing-nil-and-supporting-north-dakota-student,Fedorchak advocates for standardizing NIL and supporting North Dakota student-athletes,2025-06-16,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the rapidly shifting Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape and it’s impact in collegiate athletics, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) focused on how Congress can help advance an enforceable national NIL standard that benefits smaller Division One schools like the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University. Check out key exchanges from the hearing below: Image ON NIL POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ALL PROGRAMS: Congresswoman Fedorchak: I represent the entire state of North Dakota, which includes both the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University, two division one FCS schools. We're very proud of our schools, but they are probably the exact size school that's going to be particularly challenged in this new environment. I really appreciate you all sharing your expertise and your experiences here today and just have a couple questions for you. Mr. King, given the wide disparity in budgets and resources among Division One institutions, from 10 million to 300 million, how can we ensure that national NIL policies don't disproportionately benefit the power four programs while effectively marginalizing non-autonomy conferences like the Big South or institutions like the University of North Dakota or North Dakota State? Mr. King: So, from a national standpoint, as opposed to 50 different state laws, having uniformity is obviously important, and then allowing as much freedom as possible for the student athletes, while achieving the goal of having some regulation, some structure, rather than just completely unregulated, which is where we basically are now. The House settlement, which, if it is codified as part of federal legislation, maintains that, but it provides structure in that the NIL agreements will be submitted and reviewed to make sure that they're not pay-for-play and that they're not fake NIL. I'm speculating, but I would imagine that that is less of an issue in North Dakota and North Dakota State, although I will note that you have really, really good football. Congresswoman Fedorchak: And hockey—don't forget our hockey. Mr. King: We don't, we don't do hockey. So I'm not as familiar, but I know you're good at football, and that the type of regulation I'm talking about would make it more difficult for someone to come to one of your players and say, 'please transfer We have this deal to you to give you,' which is not really NIL; it's fake NIL. That sort of regulation would be uniform. ON HELPING SMALLER SCHOOLS RETAIN TALENT: Congresswoman Fedorchak: Ms. Montgomery, thank you for your honesty today and your great testimony. You've raised concerns about the current lack of regulation around NIL agents and the risk of roster tampering; that's also a concern that our institutions have expressed. Can you provide examples of how this is affecting student athletes' or smaller schools' ability to retain talent, and what would be some of the solutions for addressing those issues? Ms. Montgomery: Thank you so much for that question. I'll probably pick up where Mr. King left off, and the uniformity of those laws, while it will not completely abolish tampering, I do think it could curtail that aspect that is a very real concern. An example of that is if you were to have a football student athlete that decided they would like to reopen their recruitment process, they're now going to be able to confirm that the NIL opportunities that they are being offered and received are actually legitimate prior to making that decision. So I think that that is one example of how uniformity in the name, image, and likeness space will, once again, not abolish tampering, but it can curtail it from a standpoint of student athletes being able to ensure they are considering legitimate opportunities instead of nefarious activity and/or pay for play. ON ENFORCING NIL RULES: Congresswoman Fedorchak: Do any of you have concerns about this governing commission that was established in the settlement and thoughts on what needs to be done to clarify their roles and responsibility, their oversight authority, how we're going to have some enforcement through that group or whoever else is going to be enforcing these new rules and regs? Mr. Huma: Thank you. Thanks for that question. I think in the context of Congress, if Congress looks to a third- party enforcement mechanism, it should not be one where the conferences is solely select. You know that there should be it should be neutral number one, and it shouldn't just focus on whatever the parameters may be. Economically, it needs to focus on safety standards, any of the benefit protection that athletes have. The athletes need a referee, because otherwise it'd be they'd be taken advantage of. Congresswoman Fedorchak: Thank you. I have 15 seconds. Anybody else? thoughts on that?",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-what-one-big-beautiful-bill-means-north-dakotans-during,Fedorchak highlights what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for North Dakotans during third Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents,2025-06-16,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted her third statewide Fedorchak Forum last week, a conversation with North Dakota constituents to discuss issues, answer questions, and hear concerns directly. During the discussion, she provided an update on the One Big Beautiful Bill and answered questions on how the legislation will help all North Dakotans, including through historic tax relief. On how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts the budget deficit: Fedorchak pushed back on claims that the One Big Beautiful Bill will increase the deficit, saying that to fully tackle the federal deficit, we have to both reduce federal spending and advance pro-growth policies. She broke down the numbers: Costs: Tax cuts: $3.7 trillion to extend and enhance current tax policy needed to avoid the largest tax increase in history, let Americans keep more of their hard-earned money, and supercharge economic growth. Spending: $350 billion for border security and military readiness including hiring more border patrol and ICE agents, finishing the wall, and restocking and rebuilding the military. Total cost: $4.1 trillion. Savings/Revenue: $1.7 trillion in direct spending reductions. $2.6 trillion in economic growth-driven revenue. Total savings/revenue: $4.3 trillion Total impact to deficit: -$200 billion. On reducing the budget deficit: Fedorchak acknowledged there is still a lot of work to be done to reduce the federal deficit but highlighted why voting in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill matters in the long run. She said, “the way I looked at this package—this is step one. One piece of getting our budget under control and our nation's fiscal house in order is growth. [...] The current tax package was expiring. Congress had to act on that one way or another. Now is a great time to do that. We extended it, made important improvements in it to hopefully help stimulate even more growth and reinvestment in America, while also doing almost a record amount of spending cuts: $1.7 trillion in spending reductions.” Looking ahead, Fedorchak said she’s eager to pursue even more deficit reduction through the annual appropriations process, where Congress sets the budgets for federal departments and agencies. Notably, the House passed a $9 billion rescissions package on Thursday—another step toward reducing federal spending, eliminating waste, and redirecting funds toward American priorities. On omnibus spending packages: Fedorchak voiced strong support for returning to the regular appropriations process—passing 12 separate spending bills to fund government agencies for Fiscal Year 2026. “It's been since 1987 when we passed them all in the House and the Senate and had a budget on the regular order,” she noted. “So, yes, this has been a long-time problem in our country. I hope that we're going to start moving that in the right direction. I'm going to do my very best in the House to be part of those solutions.” She also set the record straight: the One Big Beautiful Bill is not an omnibus spending package. It’s a reconciliation bill—a fast-track budget tool typically used in times when one party controls the House, Senate, and White House. “It has strict rules in terms of what can and cannot be included,” she explained. Under Senate rules, all provisions must have an intended budgetary effect and cannot touch or change Social Security. This typically limits spending in a reconciliation bill to mandatory spending, not discretionary spending like year-end omnibus spending bills. This is why programs like Social Security weren’t addressed in the package, despite false claims from Democrats. On tax relief for seniors on Social Security benefits: Fedorchak highlighted a key win for seniors in the One Big Beautiful Bill—a targeted tax break on Social Security benefits. While the bill doesn’t directly reform the Social Security program itself, she shared how it delivers meaningful relief by creating a new deduction for seniors earning under $75,000 individually or $150,000 for married couples. This deduction allows eligible seniors to offset the taxes they would otherwise pay on their Social Security benefits. On Medicare and Medicaid: Fedorchak emphasized that the One Big Beautiful Bill does not impact Medicare at all. On Medicaid, she stressed a key fact that’s often overlooked in these discussions: “We will spend more money on Medicaid tomorrow than we spend today. And over the course of the next 10 years, under this bill, the amount of money spent on Medicaid will increase by 25 percent.” Fedorchak emphasized that the reforms included in the bill are aimed at strengthening the program for those who need it most—pregnant mothers, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. She clarified that the only individuals who stand to lose coverage over the next 10 years under these reforms are the estimated 1.4 million illegal immigrants enrolled in the program, and individuals that do not qualify for Medicaid to begin with. For able-bodied adults between the ages of 19 and 64, the bill introduces modest “community engagement” or work requirements: 20 hours a week of school, volunteering, or work. These requirements come with a long list of exemptions, including for pregnant women, medically frail individuals, caregivers, tribal members, and individuals with disabilities. On investing in border security: Fedorchak emphasized that investments for border patrol agents and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers included in the One Big Beautiful Bill apply nationwide, including the northern border. Fedorchak recalled her visits with border patrol agents and the North Dakota law enforcement community, noting how “there are very active challenges in our state as it relates to illegal immigrants, so those resources will go to help them—help hire more border patrol folks and help improve staffing on the northern border.” On Job Corps: Fedorchak highlighted her recent conversation with U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, where she pressed for an update on proposed changes to Job Corps. Although the Labor Secretary could not comment due to a temporary restraining order on the administration’s decision, she pointed Fedorchak to troubling data in the program’s transparency report. Fedorchak shared that data, noting that the average national graduation rate from Job Corps hovers just below 39 percent despite a staggering average cost of more than $80,000 per student. Fedorchak expressed support for Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s pledge to reform the program, saying she appreciated the Secretary’s commitment to “help address problems in the program to help improve that performance and help ensure that the investments made deliver a better outcome for the American taxpayers.” She also underscored her support for job training programs broadly and the Minot Job Corps referencing her visit to the site a few years ago. “I know of the great work they do. It's a really important resource in Minot, and it's an important resource for our state,” she added. On the Landowner Easements Rights Act: Fedorchak provided an update on the Landowner Easements Rights Act, legislation she introduced with Rep. Hageman (R-WY), which will allow landowners to buy back their easements at a fair market price and restrict future U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements to a maximum of 30 years. On the timeline of the bill, she added, “if it isn't pursued in the reconciliation process, then Senator Cramer will go through a committee process like I'm doing in the House, and hopefully we'll get it through, get a Floor vote, get it passed, and get it through to the President to sign this session. That's my goal.” On the Veterans Administration (VA): Fedorchak recapped her recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, where they discussed efforts to refocus the agency on delivering results—not bloating the bureaucracy. She noted that the previous administration had added 50,000 employees, yet the VA’s backlog still grew. “There's something off there,” Fedorchak said. She emphasized that Secretary Collins is taking a different approach. “The goal of the new Secretary is to improve the benefits and improve the results, so that the veterans who get their services from the VA actually have better results,” she said. Importantly, she told listeners that planned staffing cuts would not impact frontline care or services. “They're looking to cut out the bureaucracy—the middleman—the folks who aren't necessarily delivering the services to the veterans,” Fedorchak said. On the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Fedorchak criticized the Biden administration’s decision to hire 87,000 new IRS agents, clarifying that more bureaucracy doesn’t mean better results. “This administration is looking for savings in every single agency across the government, and the IRS is no different from that,” she said. She pointed to her experience in North Dakota state government as a model for fiscal discipline. “We went through the same exact type of exercise in state government on a routine basis in North Dakota. That's how you get good results with taxpayers' dollars,” Fedorchak noted. Challenging the assumption that bigger staff leads to better service, she said, “In order to operate more efficiently, we need [to] reduce the cost of government.” On energy reliability: Fedorchak clearly laid out her concerns while discussing reliability issues tied to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). “I am gravely concerned about these capacity shortages,” she said. “If we do not have reliable, affordable power, our economy will shut down and our communities will be very unsafe. It is the foundation to everything that we do.” She pointed to the early retirement of baseload power generators—before adequate replacements are in place—as a key driver of the problem. “We need to slow down the pace of retirements and tie them to the availability of new resources that can meet the demand that's required,” Fedorchak urged. She also emphasized the need to streamline the permitting process and reduce delays in the interconnection queue—the backlog of projects waiting to connect to the power grid. “I think AI is going to help with that process a lot,” she noted. “But there's also some bills in Congress that I've helped support and cosponsor to help prioritize certain resources for faster interconnection processes.” When asked about geothermal energy, Fedorchak was positive. She called it “an amazing resource,” adding how, “it's untapped, largely in our country, and we should try to help stimulate the growth of that industry and that technology.” On immigrant status in the North Dakota workforce: Fedorchak made clear her expectation that North Dakota employers are following the law when it comes to hiring. “I believe the vast majority of North Dakota farmers—I would hope all of them — are hiring legal immigrants, and not depending on illegal immigrants,” she said. At the same time, she acknowledged the workforce realities facing key North Dakota industries. Agriculture and manufacturing, she noted, often depend on a highly specialized labor force that includes legal immigrants. Fedorchak expressed support for “common-sense visa reform to make it easier, faster, and simpler for our employers, no matter what industry they're in, to secure the immigrant workers that they need.” On wind energy: Fedorchak made clear her energy policy views are rooted in free-market principles. “I support free markets, so my focus is on trying to get the incentives correct. I do support and have been a strong advocate for eliminating the tax credits for wind and solar, because they've been in place for 32 years,” she said. She acknowledged tax credits have played a role in advancing renewable energy. “I think about 17% of our grid resources are renewable—wind and solar—nationwide,” Fedorchak noted. “So the tax credits have been effective. They worked. They brought down the cost of wind and solar. They've helped stimulate its development and implementation, and it's time for them to be phased out.” Fedorchak will continue to host Fedorchak Forums regularly to keep North Dakotans updated on the work she is doing on their behalf in Washington D.C. The next date will be announced soon, and people will be able to sign up to participate here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-fedorchak-announces-north-dakota-winner-2025-congressional-art,Congresswoman Fedorchak announces North Dakota winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition,2025-06-12,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for North Dakota this week: Adelina Estrada, a student at Grand Forks Central High School. Her artwork, titled ""Meruem,"" was selected by a panel of local judges who evaluated submissions based on creativity, originality, and technical skill. Adelina’s piece captures a small sitting area in a local Grand Forks coffee shop called Urban Stampede—one of North Dakota's oldest coffee shops. “Adelina's beautiful work captures a unique piece of North Dakota, a scene from one of our iconic coffee shops where people gather to visit,” Fedorchak said. “She's a charming young woman with a bright future and I'm proud to have her work displayed here.” Image Adelina joined Fedorchak in Washington, D.C., where she received a tour from the office and attended the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Reception honoring winners from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Image The Congressional Art Competition is an annual nationwide visual art contest that provides high school students the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities. Each congressional district selects one winner whose artwork will be showcased in the Capitol for the next year. Learn more about the competition here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-make-president-trumps-spending-cuts-permanent,Fedorchak votes to make President Trump’s spending cuts permanent,2025-06-12,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, to codify the Trump administration's rescissions request that would eliminate $9.4 billion of wasteful government spending. “Americans lose trust in government when their hard-earned tax dollars are spent advancing radical ideologies instead of addressing everyday needs,” Fedorchak said. “Public funds should support core national interests—not subsidize biased messaging or unaccountable programs. Between the One Big Beautiful Bill and these rescissions, we are taking meaningful steps to correct our fiscal course. I applaud President Trump for delivering on his mandate to root out the waste, fraud, and abuse rampant in our bloated bureaucracy.” Rescissions are a formal cancellation of funds already approved by Congress. While the executive branch is required by law to spend appropriated funds, the President can request a delay in spending and ask Congress to revoke funds that are deemed unnecessary or wasteful. Last week, the White House submitted its first formal rescission request to Congress targeting funds designated for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) within the Department of State, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the United States Institute of Peace, and other international assistance programs. Importantly, this package does not eliminate U.S. foreign aid or the bipartisan PEPFAR program. Instead, it realigns spending to advance U.S. national security, strengthen strategic influence, and support regional stability. Below is a non-exhaustive list of taxpayer-funded government spending that will be rescinded as part of this package: $3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street $4 million for ""sedentary migrants"" in Colombia $67,000 for feeding insect powder to children in Madagascar $4 million for legume systems research $6 million for ""Net Zero Cities"" in Mexico $643,000 for LGBTQI+ programs in the Western Balkans $567,000 for LBGTQI+ programs in Uganda $8,000 for promoting vegan food in Zambia $500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda $1 million for programs to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer global movements $833,000 for services for ""transgender people, sex workers and their clients and sexual networks"" in Nepal $6 million for supporting media organizations and civic life of Palestinians $2.5 million for teaching young children how to make environmentally friendly ""reproductive health"" decisions $3 million for sexual reproductive health in Venezuela $2.1 million for climate resilience in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and East Africa Programs that prop up woke climate change programs for U.S. universities $614,700 for climate adaptation, including to grow coral reefs in the Caribbean $1.2 million for the ""Afrobarometer public opinion survey."" $100,000 for Harvard to conduct research models for peace $77,000 for University of Denver for ""Escaping the Ethnic Trap in Deeply Divided Societies."" CLICK HERE to read about stakeholder support for the rescissions package.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-epa-proposal-repeal-clean-power-plan-20-and-mercury-and-air,Fedorchak applauds EPA proposal to repeal Clean Power Plan 2.0 and Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule,2025-06-11,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""These rules were crushing North Dakota’s energy and power industry and to the cause of reliable, affordable power in our country. That’s why one of my first actions in Congress was urging the repeal of these and 18 other Biden rules that drove up costs, weakened national security, and threatened the reliability of our grid,” Fedorchak said. “Under the Trump administration, the EPA is charting a new course—one that supports the responsible development of the natural resources we’ve been blessed with for the good of the American people. I commend Administrator Zeldin for advancing a commonsense deregulation agenda and look forward to the full repeal of these rules—a big win for North Dakota energy and American manufacturing.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-and-secretary-wright-discuss-urgent-need-reliable-power,Fedorchak and Secretary Wright discuss urgent need for reliable power,2025-06-10,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Fedorchak’s questioning follows her introduction of the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, a bill that would prohibit the retirement of baseload power generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity blackouts. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak: “Given that NERC's assessment today is that two-thirds of our systems in the U.S. don't have enough power to meet demand given certain circumstances today—and we're looking at retiring 115 gigawatts of baseload generation, and we're seeing significant demand increases—all of that looks like a huge train wreck to me and to many others. So today, I introduced a bill called the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, and it will give DOE, FERC, and the grid operators tools to help slow down the retirements, at least in time for new dispatchable resources to be brought on that is kind of equal in nature and how it responds to the grid. I want to invite your support in that. One of the things that we need to be doing is actively tracking where those planned retirements are and how they might impact the grid. I wanted to ask is that something that your office is already doing and working on?” Secretary Wright: “It is representative, and thank you for, not just your comments and question here, but for your leadership. You've been an outspoken person, and what I used to call or call energy sobriety—just being thoughtful. There's no ‘clean energy sources.’ There's no ‘dirty energy sources.’ They just all have different tradeoffs. We produce energy for one reason, which is to better people's lives. So having a reliable grid that's as affordable as possible and that can grow so we can bring industry and more job opportunities to our states and communities is just critical for doing that, and so yes, it is a thing we're doing right now, because now we’re seeing significant demand growth signals. “People want to build data centers. I've met with every one of the hyperscalers and a whole bunch of people that want to bring industrial factories and plants back to the United States. I think it's awesome. It's awesome for our country—it's awesome for blue collar workers. It's something I really want to see happen, but that is their biggest worry: ‘Hey, if we come here, how am I going to navigate through FERC to be able to build a power plant? How am I going to know I have reliable, affordable power? It's going to take me $10 billion to build my plant. It's going to run for 40 years. I want to know how I can get confidence in the energy thoughtfulness of the United States and that price.’ “And so, when people want tens of gigawatts of more power, and we're shutting down facilities with decades left on their lifetime, that doesn't look so thoughtful. So yes, we have a team in our Office of Electricity, that's looking at grid reserve margins across the different areas of the country, and we're looking at planned retirements, and then we're going to try to proactively engage with all of them. Why is this asset retiring? Does it make sense? Is there a better plan here, and if it is retiring, what's going to replace it that's equally dispatchable and firm, reliable, and won't add to the cost of the grid or increase the either increase the cost or reduce the reliability of the grid?” Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak: “Good. My bill would make what you're doing into law and basically require it so that before anybody could retire a unit in one of the regions that have an elevated reliability risk, they would have to prove that it's being replaced in advance by equally reliable power. And then, if it isn't, then it would give you and FERC tools to require that they run and some financial support to help cover those costs, so it doesn't fall on the ratepayers. And this might be a five-year thing. This might not be forever, but right now, we're behind. So, let's stop retiring and let's make sure we're bringing new resources on as quickly as possible. I stand with my colleagues across the aisle to work on permitting reform, to bring things up as quickly as possible, but meanwhile, we need to keep what we have. That should not be a partisan statement. Thank you for your leadership there.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-introduces-bill-prevent-premature-retirement-reliable-baseload-power,Fedorchak introduces bill to prevent premature retirement of reliable baseload power,2025-06-10,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, to prohibit the retirement of reliable baseload generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of electricity shortfalls. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX), Carol Miller (R-WV), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Randy Weber (R-TX), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Craig Goldman (R-TX), and Troy Downing (R-MT). “Reliable, always-available electricity is the backbone of our modern economy and our national security. Yet across the country, electricity providers are shutting down large amounts of dependable baseload generation—plants that can ramp up or down to meet demand—before replacements are in place that can do the same job,” Fedorchak said. “Meanwhile, power demand is growing rapidly to fuel AI and manufacturing. The most obvious first step to secure the grid and meet new demand is to stop retiring the reliable generation we already have. This commonsense solution provides grid operators, FERC, and DOE tools they need to preserve reliability at a time when every megawatt counts.” “Reliable, dispatchable power is the foundation of our electric grid. Proud to support my friend Rep. Fedorchak’s legislation to ensure the federal government does not prematurely take baseload power offline in high-risk areas,” Pfluger said. “It is essential that our nation has a consistent, reliable power grid to depend on. That is why I am happy to help introduce the Baseload Reliability Protection Act. This legislation quite literally keeps the lights on and ensures that our time-tested power sources like coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants are there to provide support for our grid when needed, especially in areas of elevated risk of electricity shortfalls,” Miller said. “If left unchecked, burdensome rules and regulations will push our most reliable baseload power generation into early retirement, jeopardizing the reliability of our electric grid,” Balderson said. “As we continue to see a manufacturing resurgence and an explosion in AI technology, House Republicans are working around the clock to ensure America has the robust power generation needed to fuel our economy, support innovation, and keep the lights on for families and businesses across the country.” Earlier this year, Fedorchak took to the House Floor to offer five solutions to the nation’s grid reliability crisis. She cited the premature shutdown of reliable baseload power sources, without dependable replacements, as the primary driver of this crisis. Fedorchak also introduced H. Res. 290, a resolution recognizing the urgent and growing threats to the reliability of America’s electric grid. BACKGROUND: The Baseload Reliability Protection Act directly addresses warnings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which identified two-thirds of the U.S. as being at elevated or high risk of blackouts. The bill would prohibit the retirement of critical baseload generators in regions identified by NERC as being at elevated or high risk of blackouts. Specifically, the Baseload Reliability Protection Act amends the Federal Power Act to: Prohibit the retirement or conversion of critical dispatchable generators in areas identified by NERC as having an elevated reliability risk. Protect qualifying generators from penalties for noncompliance with environmental regulations, as under sec. 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. Provide exemptions when continued operation poses safety risks or is not economically viable. Allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to offer grants and loans to generators needed for reliability to support necessary plant upgrades and extend operational life. Supports implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14262 to keep reliable power plants running without adding costs to household electricity bills. CLICK HERE to read the one-pager on the bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-urgent-need-beat-china-ai-race,Fedorchak highlights urgent need to beat China in the AI race,2025-06-05,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) warned that China is rapidly outpacing the United States in AI development—backed by unmatched energy output. She questioned INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering about what steps the U.S. should take to lead in AI innovation and what challenges China may face in deploying the technology at scale. Image Key exchange: Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak: “AI has been described as not only a powerful tool, but an incredible weapon. And I don't feel like the public necessarily understands that or sees it exactly that way. But given that China today produces 10,000 terawatt hours of power a year and the U.S. produces 4,000 terawatt hours of power a year, we're already quite behind. I'm wondering: do you share this concern, Mr. Pickering, about China being in a better position? If so, what do we need to do about that? And then also, to comfort me and my colleagues, what barriers is China facing in their deployment of AI?” Mr. Chip Pickering: “So for our country, as you look at what is powering the data centers that are running the large language models—intensive energy demand—I think new solutions that would bring behind-the-meter, dedicated energy to the data centers, is a critical reform that is needed to meet the demand needs today, that would not over-tax the existing grid and residential customers. So that's one solution. “Two, as we've talked about the permitting reforms, in this committee and reconciliation, as something that addresses multi-state pipeline construction and being able to have a consolidated review and a time-certain review on that. As we look at traditional energy—meeting current demand—how can we also look at future options and solutions? SMR technology, fusion technology—those types of things that can give us clean energy, reliable, abundant energy, and a very small footprint that is much safer and much more sustainable. Getting those technologies as quickly as possible into the market. [...] “And so those types of new solutions long-term, but in the short-term, building as fast as we can, an all-of-the-above strategy, and giving data centers the ability to have behind-the-meter solutions, or dedicated solutions, for the demand today. And no, China does not have barriers or impediments that we do.” ICYMI: Fedorchak launched an AI and Energy Working Group to develop a legislative framework for powering the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Consequently, she issued a Request For Information (RFI) earlier this spring to gather input from stakeholders, which has received more than 100 responses. The group will focus on three key pillars core to Fedorchak’s policy priorities: American energy dominance, securing the grid, and outpacing China.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:38Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-floor-fedorchak-touts-wins-north-dakotans-americans-one-big-beautiful,"On the House Floor: Fedorchak touts wins for North Dakotans, Americans in One Big Beautiful Bill",2025-06-05,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill for North Dakota families, energy producers, farmers, and all Americans tired of Washington’s waste and overreach. This sweeping legislative package puts more money in the pockets of Americans and delivers some long-overdue reforms, including more than $1.7 trillion in government spending cuts. Image Working class families. Seniors on fixed incomes. Farmers growing our food. Restaurant waitresses working double shifts. Law enforcement officers putting in overtime. Manufacturers keeping the lights on. And border communities shouldering a burden Washington created. That's who the One Big Beautiful Bill is going to help. Who are these people? These aren't the millionaires and billionaires. These are everyday Americans. Despite what you hear from the Democrats and the media over and over and over again, this bill isn't tax cuts for the rich, and it's not about eliminating health care for people who need it. This One Big Beautiful Bill is pro-family, pro-business and worker, pro-American energy and agriculture, pro-border and national security, and above all, it is pro-growth and pro-common sense. So let me spend a few minutes talking about what that all means. Let's talk first about pro-family. My husband Mike and I have three children. Raising a family is one of life's greatest blessings and biggest responsibilities. Government should not make it even harder. That's why the tax relief is a top priority for Republicans in Washington and is the centerpiece of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This bill includes a common-sense tax package that extends existing tax policy—avoiding the highest tax increase in U.S. history. That's right, this bill just extends existing tax policy, improves it, and avoids the highest tax increase in history. It also enhances tax relief for working families. This One Big Beautiful Bill lets North Dakotans and Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. A few key provisions include... For the average family of four in North Dakota, this package will help save an estimated $1,600 in taxes. That buys about eight weeks of groceries. This is your money, staying with your family, exactly where it belongs. This bill is also pro-business. The One Big Beautiful Bill also includes a long list of reforms and investments that will make America, including our small businesses, stronger and more competitive. Our goal is to reward entrepreneurship, to reward hard work, and to grow the economy. For small businesses, we permanently increase the Small Business Deduction to 23 percent. This will impact 67,000 North Dakota businesses. This bill will allow 100 percent immediate expensing for equipment and facility upgrades and raise the death tax exemption, helping families pass down their farm or ranch to the next generation. For workers, the One Big Beautiful Bill significantly reduces taxes on tips and overtime. This lets servers, bartenders, and hourly workers keep more of their money. This means that waitresses working late in the factory and workers picking up an extra shift will finally keep more of what they earn. It's time to bring common sense and competitiveness back to our economy, which is exactly what this bill does. I want to talk a bit about energy and agriculture, big industries for my state in North Dakota. We are slamming the brakes on the Biden administration's radical energy agenda. The One Big Beautiful Bill repeals over $500 billion in Green New Deal style spending and boosts mineral development to reduce our reliance on China for critical materials. And it ends electric vehicle mandates and taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar, a provision I have been working hard on since I arrived in Congress. I'm especially excited by the provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that support our North Dakota farmers and ranchers. In addition to the tax provisions in the bill, which are very important for our farmers and ranchers, this bill significantly improves the core safety net and risk management tools by increasing reference prices and improving crop insurance. It expands flexibility for family farms to reinvest in equipment, inputs, and labor. It renews 100 percent expensing for capital purchases so producers can write off the cost of new machinery, infrastructure improvements, or production facilities right away. The bill also delivers on President Trump's promise to secure the border and enhance national security. This bill includes the largest investment in border security in over a generation—nearly $150 billion to secure the border and deport criminal illegal aliens. We are restoring order at the border and restocking our military. We increase pay, housing, and health care for our service members, rebuild our naval fleet, modernize our Air Traffic Control system, and restock the munitions America needs to defend itself. And finally, this bill is pro-common sense. No more student loan bailouts, no more tax dollars for abortions or transgender surgeries on minors, no more benefits for illegal immigrants who break our laws. We're making universities pay more from their endowments and taxing nonprofits that support terrorism. We even impose a small fee on electric vehicles because they use our roads too and should help fund the Highway Trust Fund. And it provides tax relief to Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights—the first time in history. I was proud to help move this legislation forward, because North Dakotans and all Americans are tired of waste, tired of overreach, and ready for real results from Washington. It's about turning the page on the last four years of dysfunction, division, and decline, and writing a new chapter, where government once again serves the people. This bill puts working families first. It reins in bureaucracy and returns power to the people—where it belongs. And most importantly, this bill is just the beginning. What an exciting time. I couldn't be happier to be here, working with these great leaders and bringing forward important legislation just like this to make things better for America and American people.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:34:38Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-helps-advance-bill-combat-substance-use-disorders-help-save-lives,"Fedorchak helps advance bill to combat substance use disorders, help save lives",2025-06-04,2025,2025-06,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 366-57. This legislation reauthorizes programs aimed at preventing, treating, and supporting recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders. “Every North Dakotan knows someone whose life has been touched by addiction. The SUPPORT Act builds on successful, commonsense policies from the first Trump administration to expand treatment, support recovery, and save lives,” Fedorchak said. “By investing in what works—prevention, education, and enforcement—we can help families heal and stop drug-related deaths in our communities.” This legislation, among other things, will secure access to naloxone for first responders, bolster state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), increase treatment options for pregnant and postpartum women, motivate recovering individuals to enter the workforce, and continue resources for Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers. The SUPPORT Act was originally signed into law by President Trump in 2018 to combat the opioid epidemic. Opioid overdose deaths declined from an estimated 83,140 in 2023 to 54,743 in 2024, per provisional data from CDC. Led by Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), the SUPPORT Act has received widespread support from more than 160 substance use disorder treatment and recovery organizations, including some in North Dakota. The North Dakota Medical Association supports efforts to provide treatment for substance and opioid use disorders. “H.R. 2483 reauthorizes a crucial evidence-based program that is on track to curb the overdose epidemic by reducing deaths,” said NDMA President Dr. Stephanie Dahl. “The program saves lives, and Rep. Fedorchak's support is appreciated.” “The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy is appreciative of the provision in the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization, specifically Section 105, which will address a real concern for the State’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). These changes will prevent the HHS secretary from forcing the state into selecting a vendor or interoperability connection that would not be in the best interest of the PDMP or our citizens” said Mark J Hardy, Executive Director of the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. “We are appreciative to Representative Fedorchak on her advocacy and support on this Act.” ""This is truly an exciting moment for the North Dakota FASD Community. While our work is far from finished, we just moved one step closer to the goal line,” said Carl Young, Executive Director of Family Services Network Inc. “According to the CDC, up to 1 in 20 American children have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). That amounts to a child in nearly every single classroom in North Dakota, given our State's average classroom size of 19.2 students in high school. Most of these children are undiagnosed and struggle with challenges that are often mistaken for behavioral issues rather than recognized as symptoms of a neurodevelopmental disorder. We have an urgent need for increased awareness, diagnosis, and support in our schools and communities. The FASD-related provisions in the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization will have a lasting positive impact on families in North Dakota and across the country.” Advocates for Opioid Addiction Treatment (AOAT) wrote in support, “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths from September 2023 through September 2024. The number of overdose deaths during this 12-month period was the lowest since June 2020. Without question, the bipartisan SUPPORT Act of 2018, which expanded access to treatment and began addressing treatment workforce shortages played a critical role in reversing the tragic and deadly overdose trend and saving lives.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T01:08:28Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-julie-fedorchak-welcomes-cassie-bowers-director-state-operations,Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak welcomes Cassie Bowers as Director of State Operations and Community Relations,2025-05-30,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak announced today that Cassie Bowers has joined her team as Director of State Operations and Community Relations, bringing more than three decades of experience in business, real estate, and civic leadership to the role. “Cassie is deeply rooted in North Dakota and brings a wonderful depth of experience and passion for our state to this position,” Fedorchak said. “She’s spent her career building strong relationships, solving problems, and serving her community. Cassie shares my commitment to responsiveness and making government more accountable to our people. I‘m thrilled to have her on our team.” A lifelong North Dakotan, Bowers has served the Bismarck-Mandan region in a variety of leadership roles across real estate development, finance, higher education, and community service. She most recently served as Director of Development for the University of North Dakota's Nistler College of Business and Public Administration. “North Dakota has always been home, and I'm proud to bring my extensive experience to Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's team,” Bowers said. “As a proud mother of three grown children—Braden, Braxton, and Dezirae—family values remain at the heart of everything I do. I'm honored to serve the people of North Dakota in this capacity and look forward to strengthening the connection between our communities and their voice in Washington.” Bowers is active in several local and statewide organizations, including the North Dakota Association of Realtors Government Affairs Committee, the Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors Local Issues Committee, and the UND Women in Leadership Program Advisory Board. A graduate of Leadership North Dakota, she has held her North Dakota Real Estate License since 2011 and has completed advanced CCIM coursework in commercial real estate.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-forum-be-held-tuesday-june-10,"Fedorchak Forum to be held on Tuesday, June 10",2025-05-28,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:00pm CT (6:00pm MT). This is the third in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans across the state, answering their questions and discussing key legislative priorities in real time. North Dakotans who want to participate in the conversation must sign up on Rep. Fedorchak’s website by 12:00pm CT on Tuesday, June 10. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be livestreamed on her website and also on her official Facebook page. “These forums are one of my favorite ways to hear directly from North Dakotans about the issues that matter most to them,” Fedorchak said. “I’m especially looking forward to sharing what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for our state. It’s a major step toward putting government back to work for the people—cutting over $1 trillion in spending, securing the border, lowering taxes, supporting our farmers, and unleashing American energy.” CLICK HERE to sign up and learn more. Please subscribe to Rep. Fedorchak’s newsletter and follow her X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts for additional updates.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-named-congressional-biofuels-caucus-co-chair,Fedorchak named Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chair,2025-05-28,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Beulah, ND – Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) released the following statements celebrating the launch of the caucus for the 119th Congress. ""Biofuels are a growing part of America’s energy strategy and another way North Dakota is helping fuel the world,” said Co-Chair Fedorchak. “It’s an honor to serve as a co-chair of this bipartisan caucus to advance policies that will help expand domestic energy production, empower rural America, and deliver practical solutions for North Dakotans.” “American biofuel producers have an untapped ability to power the future of liquid fuels, whether ethanol blends, biodiesel, or sustainable aviation fuel,” said Co-Chair Smith. “Advancing sound policy can unlock billions of dollars in savings at the pump and hundreds of thousands of added jobs for the American people. I thank Co-Chairs Craig and Pocan and congratulate Co-Chairs Hinson, Fedorchak, and Budzinski for joining me to strengthen this bipartisan caucus and continue working to inform our colleagues in the House of the value of biofuels for American energy abundance.” “Increasing the production and availability of homegrown biofuels is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the all-of-the-above energy policy we need to stay ahead,” said Co-Chair Craig. “I’m proud to be relaunching the Biofuels Caucus alongside my bipartisan colleagues this Congress so we can continue our work to lower prices at the pump, create opportunities for local producers and strengthen our energy security.” “Biofuels are key to Iowa’s economy and key to American energy dominance,” said Co-Chair Hinson. “Since coming to Congress, I have worked tirelessly to expand access to Iowa biofuels and support Iowa’s biofuels producers by fighting to secure permanent year-round E15, increase biofuels blending targets, and replace foreign energy with homegrown biofuels. I’m honored to co-lead the biofuels caucus and will continue working with President Trump and other caucus members to increase domestic energy production and support Iowa agriculture.” “I am glad to join my colleagues in the Congressional Biofuels Caucus,” said Co-Chair Pocan. “Corn growers in Wisconsin deserve to have an even playing field in the market dominated by the oil and gas industry. This Caucus will showcase how biofuels can help us reach our emissions reduction goals while investing in rural jobs and infrastructure.” ""I came to Congress to be a strong voice for the people of Central and Southern Illinois—especially our hardworking farmers. Few issues are more critical to their success than strengthening the biofuels industry and expanding market opportunities,” said Co-Chair Budzinski. “That's why promoting the use of homegrown, sustainable biofuels has been a central focus of my work in Congress, and I’m looking forward to continuing that commitment as co-chair of this bipartisan caucus. The Congressional Biofuels Caucus advocates for policies which reflect the capacity of American biofuels producers to meet the demand for reliable and affordable liquid fuels while growing rural economies, high-paying jobs, and value-added markets for agricultural commodities. The caucus recognizes biofuels are key to American energy independence and responsible stewardship of our resources. Additional members of the caucus include: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Jim Baird (R-IN), Scott Peters (D-CA), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Andre Carson (D-IN), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), James Comer (R-KY), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sam Graves (R-MO), Don Bacon (R-NE), Mike Bost (R-IL), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Mariannette Miller Meeks (R-IA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Mike Flood (R-NE), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Mark Alford (R-MO), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Brian Jack (R-GA), and Mark Messmer (R-IN).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-and-epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-discuss-deregulatory-priorities,Fedorchak and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discuss deregulatory priorities at Environment Subcommittee hearing,2025-05-23,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) pushed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin this week for commitments on deregulatory issues affecting North Dakota energy and agriculture producers involving Mercury and Toxic Standards (MATS), Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), and the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Zeldin attended a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing where Fedorchak invited him to visit North Dakota, thanked him for his commitment to being responsive to industry and the public, and for being responsible with taxpayer dollars. Image Key exchange:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-house-passage-historic-one-big-beautiful-bill,Fedorchak applauds House passage of historic One Big Beautiful Bill,2025-05-22,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today praised House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This sweeping legislative package puts the federal government back to work for the American people and delivers long-overdue reform, including more than a $1 trillion cut in government spending. “This legislative package is a big win for North Dakota families, energy producers, farmers, and every American who’s tired of Washington’s waste and overreach,” Fedorchak said. “This bill delivers real solutions: it secures our border, lowers taxes, begins to restore accountability, supports our farmers, and unleashes American energy. I’m proud to have played a key role in advancing this legislation to help get our country back on track.” The One Big Beautiful Bill reflects five key priorities: Pro-Family: Expands on 2017 TCJA, the largest tax decrease in history Increases the Child Tax Credit to $2,500 Establishes savings accounts for newborns Provides tax relief for seniors Strengthens paid family leave Defunds big abortion providers Pro-Business and Worker: Ends taxes on tips and overtime Allows interest on payments made on American-made cars to be tax deductible Lowers effective tax rate for small businesses and family farms Rewards companies that build their products in America with lower taxes Reduces reporting burdens for small businesses and entrepreneurs Pro-American Energy and Agriculture: Expands and makes permanent the death tax exemption for those passing down assets Makes permanent Section 199A and increases the deduction to 23% Rolls back the EV mandate Ends taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy Restores onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing Repeals and rolls back over $500 billion in funding for radical green new deal policies Boosts American mineral development Pro-Border and National Security: Makes the largest investment in border security in over a generation, providing nearly $150 billion to secure our border and deport illegal aliens Improves Servicemember quality of life by increasing allowances and pay and improving housing, healthcare and assistance. Expands the size and enhances the capability of our naval fleet Funds the Golden Dome for America Restocks America’s arsenal of munitions Modernizes our Air Traffic Control system Pro-Commonsense: Establishes community engagement requirements for Medicaid Cracks down on illegal aliens receiving Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and tax benefits Bans Medicaid dollars from going to transgender surgeries for minors Cancels Biden’s student loan repayment program Increases university endowment tax Revokes tax-exempt status for nonprofits that materially support terrorism Imposes fees on electric vehicles and hybrids to support the Highway Trust Fund CLICK HERE for a full list of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The One Big Beautiful Bill is supported by nearly 1,000 stakeholders: Statement of Administration Policy: “The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill implements critical aspects of President Trump’s budgetary agenda by delivering bigger paychecks for Americans, driving massive economic growth, unleashing American energy, strengthening border security and national defense, preserving key safety net programs for Americans who need them, while ending waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal spending, and much more… If H.R. 1 were presented to the President, he would sign it into law."" Agricultural Retailers Association: “Swift passage of this bill will take a critical step toward revitalizing the agricultural economy and supporting rural America during these challenging times. This legislation strengthens the farm safety net, ensures essential investments in conservation, and includes tax provisions that offer much-needed relief to family farms and agribusinesses.” American Farm Bureau Federation: “Farm Bureau is grateful for the work of the House Agriculture and Ways and Means Committees to include crucial farm programs and improve and extend necessary business tax provisions in the budget reconciliation process. Modernizing farm safety net programs and providing a fair tax code is critical to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers, especially in today’s strained farm economy.” American Sugar Alliance: “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers are proud to produce sugar right here in America. Unfortunately, our family farms and factories are facing immense financial pressures which are making it difficult to continue. Several American sugar processing facilities have permanently closed in recent years resulting in the loss of multi-generational sugarbeet and sugarcane family farms and sugar worker jobs – an urgent signal that the farm safety net needs to be strengthened in order to keep sugar production in America and provide food security for consumers. Since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill two years ago, sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers have been pressing Congress to update and improve the farm safety net. We thank Chairman Thompson and his colleagues for including in the reconciliation package necessary updates to the Farm Bill sugar provisions which have received strong, bipartisan support in past Farm Bill deliberations. We also thank Chairman Smith and his colleagues for including several tax provisions that will benefit family farmers in the reconciliation package, including vital tax relief that will make it easier for farmers to pass along their multi-generation operations and keep sugarbeet and sugarcane farms in America. The provisions in the House reconciliation package will help keep farm production in America and we urge the House to pass this bill.” Coalition of 45 agriculture groups: “As representatives of the U.S. agriculture industry, we write to thank the Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means—particularly Chairman Smith—for their efforts to advance tax provisions that address the needs of farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. We are encouraged by elements of the package that will provide meaningful support to the agriculture sector. As the reconciliation process moves forward, we urge the House of Representatives to move swiftly to prioritize measures that strengthen rural communities and promote economic stability across American agriculture without delay.” USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council: “As representatives of the U.S. agriculture industry, we write to thank the Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means—particularly Chairman Smith—for their efforts to advance tax provisions that address the needs of farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. We are encouraged by elements of the package that will provide meaningful support to the agriculture sector.” Crop Insurance Professionals Association (CIPA), William Cole, Chairman: “The effort makes important strides to protect and promote the cornerstone of the farm safety net – Federal Crop Insurance – for our farm and ranch family customers. At CIPA, our aim is to make crop insurance as effective for every farmer, every crop, and every region of the country as it is where it works most optimally for our producers, and this effort makes important strides in this endeavor. National Sunflower Association: “The National Sunflower Association strongly supports the farm program and other Farm Bill provisions included in the House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation package ... Crop insurance remains the number one risk management tool for our growers so the enhancements to crop insurance are greatly appreciated. The increases to reference prices for the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and improvements to Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs puts these programs more in line with the increased production costs our growers are currently facing. Additionally, the opportunity for farmers to update their base acreage, improvements to marketing loan rates, and funding to upgrade aging and outdated ag research facilities are vitally important to sunflower growers. American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC), Anne Bradbury, Chief Executive Officer: “This legislation takes decisive steps towards improving our nation’s energy landscape by repealing the Biden-era methane tax, unlocking oil and gas development on federal lands, and alleviating regulatory pain points that have stymied the build out of American energy. Passing this bill is essential to secure America’s energy dominance through smart, durable reforms.” American Petroleum Institute (API), Mike Sommers, President and Chief Executive Officer: “Congress has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help restore American energy dominance, and Speaker Johnson and House Leadership have taken an important step forward with a pro-growth tax plan. From opening lease sales and advancing key measures on permitting to beginning to reverse a punitive 'methane fee' and preserving competitive tax policies, this bill leverages our nation's vast energy resources, and we urge policymakers to support it. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), Brian P. McGuire, President and Chief Executive Officer: “The House budget reconciliation package restores certainty to the tax code, reinstates or extends critical policies from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, expedites the approval of energy infrastructure projects, and ensures all users of the nation’s roads and bridges pay into the Highway Trust Fund. This bill will spur economic growth and job creation, incentivize capital investment, and help AED members, who supply and maintain the equipment needed to build, feed and fuel America, remain competitive for years to come. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), David Long, Chief Executive Officer: “These provisions recognize the real-world needs of the electrical construction industry. Whether it’s power generation, grid modernization, cutting-edge data center projects, or clean energy installations, electrical contractors are at the forefront of America’s infrastructure evolution. This legislation gives our contractors the certainty they need to plan, invest, and grow. Without swift action, electrical contractors face rising tax burdens that will limit their ability to hire skilled labor, expand operations, and meet the demands of a transforming energy ecosystem. Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Office:“On behalf of our members nationwide, we applaud Chairman Guthrie and all the Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee who demonstrated a clear commitment to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse wherever they found it. Americans deserve a government that respects their tax dollars, fixes what’s broken, and works for the people who rely on it. The legislation coming out of this committee is an important first step to improving and modernizing our federal government and focusing programs and services on helping the people they were created to help.” National Association of Manufacturers, Charles Crain, Managing Vice President of Policy: “On behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers and the 13 million people who make things in America, thank you for your work on the House’s reconciliation bill. Passing a reconciliation package with pro-manufacturing energy, environment, health, technology, and tax policies is a crucial component of the NAM’s comprehensive manufacturing strategy—which will support our industry’s efforts to drive investment, job creation, and growth in America.” National Federation of Independent Businesses, Adam Temple, Senior Vice President for Advocacy: “Since its inception in 2018, the Small Business Deduction (Section 199a) has empowered 25.9 million small businesses to hire more employees, expand operations, and invest in their local communities…This bill would not only prevent a massive tax hike on small businesses, but it would also provide a tax cut for tens of millions of small business owners.” March for Life: “We applaud Speaker Mike Johnson, Chairman Brett Guthrie, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for including a provision to defund Big Abortion providers. Congressional action to stop taxpayer funding of elective abortions is long overdue. Under this bill, instead of spending taxpayer dollars to end the lives of innocent unborn children and put their mothers at risk of harm, these funds will now be redirected to community based, qualified healthcare providers that support both mother and child.” AARP: “This is a very important measure that will provide meaningful tax relief to older Americans. This provision reflects real progress in addressing a long-overdue issue: the outdated income thresholds that have left millions of retirees paying taxes on their hard-earned Social Security benefits.” National Border Patrol Council, Paul Perez, President: “The men and women of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) are proud to announce our support for the House One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This legislation provides a once in a generation investment in the border security of our great country and will make America safer.” National Rifle Association: “H.R. 1 would remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA). This would remove the unconstitutional excise tax currently levied on suppressors as well as remove the onerous governmental restrictions including government registry, fingerprinting, extensive wait times, and the requirement of carrying proof of tax paid (ATF Form 4) while visiting a gun range. For nearly a century, law-abiding gun owners who wish to use a suppressor to protect their hearing have been subjected to burdensome government regulations. According to the ATF, these NFA restrictions are intended to “curtail, if not prohibit, transactions” of these lawful firearm accessories. Under H.R. 1, Americans could purchase suppressors with a simple point-of-sale background check, the same as for every firearm sold at a dealer.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce: “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would permanently extend many of President Trump’s pro-growth tax reforms, curb excessive federal spending, and advance important regulatory reforms.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-highlights-north-dakota-farmers-who-will-benefit-one-big-beautiful,Fedorchak highlights North Dakota farmers who will benefit from One Big Beautiful Bill,2025-05-22,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the House of Representatives this morning. She highlighted how the bill’s tax provisions will deliver historic tax relief for working class North Dakotans, including the Baldwin family from St. Thomas, ND. Image Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong support of the One Big Beautiful Bill on behalf of these people and thousands of others like them. They are not millionaires or billionaires. They’re family farmers. Brent and Stephanie Baldwin farm wheat, sugarbeets, edible beans, and soybeans in St. Thomas, ND. They have three kids. They are fourth generation farmers. And unless Congress acts, the tax relief they depend on—the 199A deduction—will expire at the end of this year. Our bill will permanently expand and increase this deduction for pass-through businesses like the Baldwins. In 2020 alone, 67,000 taxpayers in my state, including many farmers, claimed the 199A deduction—putting $682 million in their pockets. That’s real money for working class Americans. Our bill also eliminates the death tax for family-owned businesses. We can’t have the big, bloated federal government stealing their hard work and wasting it on fraud and abuse. For our family farmers and producers—the backbone of rural America—this is urgent. Let’s make these tax cuts permanent and pass this bill. Thank you, and I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchaks-resolution-overturn-burdensome-once-always-rule-heads-president,Fedorchak’s resolution to overturn burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule heads to President Trump’s desk,2025-05-22,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Senate version of Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s (R-ND) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s reinstatement of the burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule, which permanently classifies certain industrial facilities as “major sources” of hazardous air pollutants even if they take significant steps to reduce emissions below federal thresholds. S.J. Res. 31, sponsored by Senator John Curtis (R-UT) and led in the House by Fedorchak, passed by a 216-212 vote. “This legislation is a win for American energy, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Right now, businesses that invest in cleaner technology and significantly reduce their emissions are still permanently labeled as major polluters. That makes no sense—and it removes any real incentive to improve,” Fedorchak said. “Our resolution fixes that by allowing facilities to reclassify once they’ve made meaningful progress. It rewards innovation, encourages continued investment in emissions reduction, and strengthens our economy by giving energy producers and manufacturers the certainty they need to grow, compete, and lead. I’m honored to have my first resolution pass the House and look forward to President Trump signing it into law.” Image The EPA’s September 2024 rule, titled “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act,” eliminates flexibility for industries that successfully reduce emissions. By permanently classifying facilities as “major sources” even after they cut emissions below the threshold, this rule discourages investment in cleaner technologies and imposes unnecessary regulatory burdens on American businesses. The Trump administration previously rescinded this policy in 2018, allowing facilities to reclassify and reduce compliance costs while continuing to improve air quality. “The passage of S.J. Res. 31 is essential to supporting American businesses who have worked to decrease emissions, and lower pollution,” Chairman Guthrie said. “The ‘Once-in, Always-in’ rule that was brought back under Biden-Harris Administration unfairly punishes businesses who have made investments in cleaner technologies. Repealing this backward rule is part of our work to unleash American energy and ensure that government red tape does not stand in the way of creating jobs and growing our economy. Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak for your work on this resolution.” “This rule punishes progress. Manufacturers who make their operations more efficient and reduce emissions should be rewarded, not locked into burdensome regulations based on past performance,” Chairwoman McClain said. “I’m proud to roll back this rule and ensure businesses have the flexibility to innovate without fear of perpetually being punished.” “A major focus of the Western Caucus is overturning excessive regulations that harm rural economies,” Chairman LaMalfa said. “The Biden Administration’s ‘Once-In, Always-In’ rule ignored the investments and actions taken by industries to reduce their emissions and rewarded their good-faith efforts instead with a permanent, stringent regulatory regime. Eliminating this rule will restore incentives to reduce industrial emissions where possible and tear down red tape discouraging American manufacturing and energy production.” Jonathan Fortner, Interim President and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council, stated, “The Lignite Energy Council appreciates Congresswoman Fedorchak’s leadership to address the reinstatement of the ‘Once-In-Always-In’ policy. North Dakota’s energy producers have a long track record of environmental stewardship, with more than $2 billion invested in emissions control technologies. Our state remains one of only four in the nation that has never violated federal ambient air quality standards—a testament to that commitment. Rather than navigating costly and protracted regulatory challenges, our industry would prefer to focus on upgrading plant efficiencies and continuing to provide North Dakotans with the most affordable residential electricity in the country. We support policies that encourage innovation and continuous improvement—not those that discourage progress by imposing inflexible and unnecessary burdens.” The National Association of Manufacturers wrote in support, “Manufacturers are committed to the communities in which they live and serve, and are dedicated to protecting the health, safety and vibrancy of those communities. Unfortunately, the Biden administration sought to impose an unnecessarily burdensome regulation on manufacturers by reinstating the misguided 'once in, always in' principle for facilities covered by Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The NAM applauds Rep. Fedorchak for introducing this Congressional Review Act resolution that will restore the first Trump administration’s interpretation of this policy, which provided regulatory certainty and incentives to manufacturers to be good stewards of the environment.” The resolution passed the Senate earlier this month and now heads to President Trump’s desk for signature. CLICK HERE to watch Fedorchak’s speech on the House Floor.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-strong-response-ai-and-energy-working-group-rfi,Fedorchak applauds strong response to AI and Energy Working Group RFI,2025-05-20,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today released the following statement after receiving nearly 100 responses to her working group’s Request For Information (RFI) on powering the future of artificial intelligence—demonstrating robust engagement from energy, technology, and policy leaders across the country. “We knew there was growing interest in how to meet AI’s energy demands, but the depth and breadth of these responses exceeded our expectations,” Fedorchak said. “We’ve heard from nearly 100 stakeholders, including utilities, data center operators, energy producers, cybersecurity experts, and tech innovators. These companies brought forward smart, specific solutions and even raised important issues we hadn’t fully considered yet. This is exactly why I launched this group: to gather as much information from the experts to help craft an effective legislative framework.” The RFI focused on three core pillars: American Energy Dominance and AI Energy Demands – Ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable domestic energy supply. Securing the Energy Grid – Strengthening the grid to handle new demand and defend against cyber and physical threats. Strategic Competition: Outpacing China – Advancing U.S. leadership in AI and energy innovation. Next, the AI and Energy Working Group will review all submissions and host a series of roundtables under Chatham House rules. These discussions will bring together policymakers and industry experts from both the supply and demand side to identify practical solutions to powering the future of AI. Rep. Fedorchak established the AI and Energy Working Group earlier this year to be proactive in addressing AI’s impact on U.S. energy policy—with the goal of supporting innovation, securing infrastructure, and maintaining American competitiveness.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-congratulates-wday-chief-meteorologist-john-wheeler-his-retirement,Fedorchak congratulates WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement,2025-05-16,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to congratulate WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement after a remarkable 40-year career. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler. On May 16th, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career. John joined WDAY in 1985 as the station’s first on-air meteorologist. Since then, he’s weathered it all—guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought — always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly-sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days. Let’s be honest, being a weatherman in my state is no easy task. And while our weather is reliably unpredictable, John was always a high-pressure system of calm and confidence, helping farmers, families, and everyone in between plan for a smooth day ahead. John, as you enter retirement, the forecast looks great! I see clear skies ahead, wind at your back, and hopefully an extended period of sunshine. Thank you, John, for helping us weather so many storms. I wish you the very best in this new season of life. Mr. Speaker. I yield back. CLICK HERE to watch the full speech.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-strengthen-air-safety,Fedorchak cosponsors bipartisan legislation to strengthen air safety,2025-05-16,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) cosponsored the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation led by Representatives Nick Begich (R-AK) and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) to tackle the nation’s air traffic controller staffing shortage and invest in the future of American aviation. The legislation codifies and expands the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), improves recruitment and retention incentives, funds tower simulator systems, and supports mental health services for air traffic controllers. “North Dakota is already helping lead the way in training the next generation of air traffic controllers—thanks in large part to the nationally recognized program at the University of North Dakota. This bill strengthens that pipeline between classrooms and our control towers. More training will help students get hired faster, stay on the job longer, and keep our skies safe,” Fedorchak said. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan effort for investments in modernizing the air traffic control workforce needed to support safe growth of American aviation.” ""Safe, reliable air travel is core to life in Alaska. Whether it’s delivering food and supplies to remote villages or ensuring medevac services reach those in need, air traffic controllers are essential to our state,"" Begich said. “The Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 is a commonsense solution to a national challenge. It strengthens the safety of our skies by making forward-looking investments to ensure we train and support highly skilled professionals. By training the next generation of controllers now, we’re building a safer, more connected future for every American.” “We put our faith in America’s air traffic controllers to keep us safe and protect our nation’s airways. I’ve seen firsthand how our air traffic controllers work tirelessly to fulfill their truly difficult and absolutely critical mission. They cannot do their jobs without our support,” Goodlander said. “I’m proud to help lead the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to help recruit and retain air traffic controllers, improve working conditions, and equip our aviation workforce with the equipment and facilities they need to keep our skies safe.” The FAA currently employs 2,300 fewer Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs) than needed and continues to fall below its hiring and certification targets. The shortage has forced many controllers to work mandatory overtime, leading to fatigue and increasing the risk of errors. This bipartisan bill will help reverse that trend by expanding training pipelines, improving training equipment, and placing high-fidelity simulators across the country to accelerate training timelines. Key Provisions of the Bill: Authorizes $20 million annually in grants for AT-CTI schools to invest in curriculum, simulators, and instructors. Removes penalties that discourage retired air traffic controllers from becoming ATC instructors. Expands the use of Tower Simulator Systems (TSS) to help certify new air traffic controllers more efficiently. Directs the FAA to develop incentive programs for controller recruitment, certification, and retention. Supports mental health services tailored to the high-stress nature of ATC work. Requires curriculum modernization and FAA oversight of CTI training standards. The bill is backed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), Airlines for America (A4A), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and others in the aviation sector. This bill is the House companion to Senate bill S. 697, championed by Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and has earned the support of major stakeholders across the aviation industry.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/julies-journal-recap-minot-air-force-base-visit,Julie’s Journal: Recap from Minot Air Force Base visit,2025-05-15,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“This visit was a chance to hear directly from those serving at one of the most strategically important bases in the country. Their motto, ‘Only the Best Come North,’ accurately reflects what we have here in Minot,” Fedorchak said. “Many thanks to Cols. Lamarand and Schlabach and their airmen and women for sharing time with me and educating me on the challenges and opportunities at this important base.” The 91st Missile Wing, responsible for more than 150 Minuteman III ICBMs spread across a sprawling 8,500-square-mile missile complex, represents the land-based component of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. These missiles form a critical layer of America’s defense posture, providing a powerful deterrent against global adversaries. Julie also discussed the ongoing modernization of the base’s infrastructure, including the upcoming Sentinel program, which will extend the viability of the existing ICBM fleet well into the 21st century. This investment in next-generation capabilities is essential for maintaining a credible deterrent in an increasingly complex global security environment. Julie also got an up-close look at one of the Air Force’s most iconic workhorses—a B-52 Bomber. From its massive wingspan to its storied combat history, this aircraft remains a cornerstone of America’s strategic bomber fleet. The B-52 carries the Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) which can strike targets over 1,500 miles away with pinpoint accuracy—an essential component of the nation’s long-range deterrent. Julie concluded her visit with the Security Forces Group, where she toured a Minuteman III ICBM silo—the backbone of America’s land-based nuclear deterrent. This behind-the-scenes tour offered a rare glimpse into the underground infrastructure and security protocols that keep these missiles on alert around the clock and allow for a rapid and reliable response to global threats.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-helps-advance-one-big-beautiful-bill-out-energy-and-commerce,Fedorchak helps advance One Big Beautiful Bill out of Energy and Commerce Committee,2025-05-14,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“After 26 hours of debate, E&C Republicans just took a major step toward getting our fiscal house in order,” Fedorchak said. “This landmark package will help restore Medicaid to its original mission—supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and pregnant women—while cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse. It reins in crushing regulations, ends Biden’s costly EV mandates, and puts a stop to Green New Deal-style slush funds. Importantly, our legislation gives America’s energy producers the tools they need to compete, grow, and make our nation energy dominant once again. This is a win for taxpayers, working families, and the people who power our economy.” In her opening statement, Fedorchak blasted Congressional Democrats for their intentionally misleading claims about the Republican plan to strengthen and sustain the Medicaid program. She noted that able-bodied adults in Medicaid expansion can receive up to nine times more federal funding than individuals living with disabilities in the traditional program. It is not fair for the federal government to spend more on those who can work—but choose not to—than on those living with a disability. Fedorchak also highlighted that according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, 1.4 million illegal immigrants are projected to receive Medicaid benefits, diverting resources from the people the program was designed to serve. Watch: Image Click here or below to read Fedorchak’s thread on X (formerly Twitter) that highlights the waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered in Medicaid. Image During consideration of the Health Subtitle, Fedorchak called out the Democrats for falsely alleging the bill would reduce Medicaid benefits for women. She spoke in support of a key provision that prevents taxpayer dollars from funding Big Abortion providers, “an act that is morally objectionable to a large number of American taxpayers.” Watch: Image During consideration of the Environment Subtitle, Fedorchak touted the commonsense North Dakota model that helps the state maintain some of the lowest cost utility bills in the country. She laid out why the Democrats’ proposal to subsidize intermittent energy sources using taxpayer dollars, instead of embracing an all-of-the-above energy approach, increases costs and jeopardizes grid reliability. Watch: ICYMI: CLICK HERE for more about the inclusion of key provisions from Fedorchak’s legislation to promote cross-border energy infrastructure in the package. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-priority-streamline-cross-border-energy-projects-included-energy-and,Fedorchak priority to streamline cross-border energy projects included in Energy and Commerce reconciliation provisions,2025-05-12,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Priorities from Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s (R-ND) legislation, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, are included in Section 41002 of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Budget Reconciliation Energy Subtitle. The provision aims to enhance North American energy collaboration and strengthen U.S. energy security through strategic partnerships with Canada and Mexico. It will help streamline the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets and provide more certainty to energy developers, regulators, and U.S. allies. “For too long, energy developers have faced an unpredictable, outdated permitting process that has delayed or even canceled critical infrastructure projects—costing jobs and weakening American energy security. The Keystone XL pipeline should have been a wake-up call. We need a cross-border permitting process that supports investment and infrastructure—one that can’t be undone by the stroke of a pen,” Fedorchak said. “North Dakota has long worked with Canada to develop and transport reliable energy, and this bill strengthens that partnership while ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in energy production. This legislation gives energy producers the green light to move forward with certainty and will help us deliver reliable, affordable energy to American families, farmers, and businesses who depend on it every day.” By creating a consistent statutory framework, the bill provides regulatory certainty for energy developers, protects critical infrastructure from political reversals, and strengthens the United States’ energy partnerships with Canada and Mexico. The legislation has been introduced in previous Congresses, including in the 115th Congress where the bill passed the House with bipartisan support.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-statement-ways-and-means-committee-budget-reconciliation-text,Fedorchak statement on Ways and Means Committee budget reconciliation text,2025-05-12,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) gave the following statement after key provisions from her legislation, the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, were included in the budget reconciliation text released by the House on Ways and Means Committee today. “I came to Congress to be a voice for restoring reliability to our power grid. Time and time again, I’ve heard from grid operators that federal policies are sending the wrong market signals to energy producers—flooding the market with weather-dependent power when we need more power that is available all the time,” Fedorchak said. “I introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act to fix that and I’m glad my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee are advancing this reform to responsibly phase out these tax credits. Retiring these tax credits will save taxpayers billions of dollars, strengthen our grid, and help deliver on the promise of the One Big Beautiful bill to make America stronger, safer, and more competitive.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-president-trumps-landmark-trade-deal-united-kingdom,Fedorchak applauds President Trump’s landmark trade deal with the United Kingdom,2025-05-08,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“This is great news for North Dakota and exactly what our producers need—expanded markets, fair terms, and real results,” Fedorchak said. “North Dakota grows and raises some of the best products in the world, and now we have greater access to one of the world’s largest markets. President Trump is committed to negotiating better deals for our farmers and ranchers. I applaud that commitment and look forward to more announcements like this to come.” The agreement opens up more than $5 billion in new export opportunities for American producers, including over $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in additional agricultural products like beef. The UK will also eliminate discriminatory non-tariff barriers that have long restricted access for U.S. goods. President Trump stated, “The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all of the products produced by our great farmers.” He noted that today’s deal also ensures streamlined customs procedures, improves competitiveness for U.S. firms, and strengthens key supply chains for agriculture, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Image “This is the kind of leadership that puts America’s producers first. I’ll keep pushing for a strong Farm Bill that builds on this momentum and opens even more doors for American agriculture,” Fedorchak concluded. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/ten-reasons-phase-out-taxpayer-funded-subsidies-wind-and-solar-energy,Ten reasons to phase out taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy,2025-05-08,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight ten reasons why we must phase out tax credits for wind and solar energy. She urged her colleagues in Congress to prioritize grid security and eliminate the incentives that are distorting energy markets and flooding them with weather-dependent resources when grid operators are calling for dispatchable, always-available power. Last month, Rep. Fedorchak introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, legislation to responsibly phase out production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over the next five years. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Fedorchak served as a North Dakota utility regulator, including 8 years working on MISO energy markets and last year as President of NARUC. Image Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, As we consider the critical reforms in the reconciliation process, I rise today to make the case for why we must eliminate the generous federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, paid for by taxpayers. Specifically, the production and investment tax credits known as the PTC and ITC. By continuing to incentivize these intermittent energy sources with generous tax credits, we’re distorting energy markets, sending the absolute wrong signal to investors, and spending hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer money. We must stop providing generous incentives that run contrary to the types of energy sources we need, and tonight I want to highlight ten reasons why: Yes, you hear me right. There are ten good reasons to eliminate these incentives. First, the cost to taxpayers is enormous. Over the next decade, these subsidies are projected to cost up to $900 billion. Second, these subsidies are driving instability in our power grid. Right now, two-thirds of the country is at risk of not having enough power to meet demand. That’s not a few years from now, that’s not a long-term problem. That is today. Keep in mind the power needed for AI is growing exponentially, further creating a more difficult problem for us. Third, grid operators are asking for dispatchable resources—such as coal, natural gas, and nuclear—yet we continue to incentivize the opposite. These reliable resources are being prematurely retired, and we’re not replacing them with the technologies we can count on around the clock. This is not a political statement—it's simply a matter of physics. We don’t need to imagine the consequences of retiring these baseload energy resources. Spain, just a few weeks ago, experienced nationwide blackouts—and their economy came to a grinding halt. Spain relied on wind and solar for 80 percent of its power, which is ultimately what jeopardized their grid. This should be a wake-up call for policymakers everywhere. That brings us to reason #4. Despite the warning signs and the cries from grid operators, 95 percent of the projects waiting to connect to our grid in the U.S. are wind and solar—95 percent. That’s not because of market demand for wind and solar—it’s because of the very generous subsidies that this body and the rest of Washington continues to provide for these resources. This artificial growth is making it harder for reliable baseload generation to connect to the grid. #5, these same incentives are distorting the market. Eliminating these subsidies would allow private investment to go toward other technologies that are more aligned with what our grid actually needs. As I mentioned earlier, with the rise of AI, we’re going to need a lot more power. We should be sending the right market signals to bring the power on that will actually meet the demand to power the future. #6, wind and solar are no longer emerging technologies. They are mature. They are widely developed. Wind and solar now account for 17 percent of our electric generation. The cost of these technologies has also dropped dramatically. And this is the 7th reason to phase them out. Wind and solar technologies have less overhead, longer lifespans, and higher profits than they did when these credits were introduced nearly 30 years ago in the 1990s. For example, the cost of solar has decreased more than 80 percent since 2010. Truly, the market is more than capable of supporting continued growth—without subsidies. And as if that isn’t compelling enough, there are yet more reasons to phase out these subsidies. #8, their efficiency has increased substantially. Today's wind turbines and solar panels are far more productive than they were even a decade ago. When I first started permitting these projects 12 years ago, the capacity factor for wind was around 25 percent. Today, that average capacity factor is up to 40 percent—and in some places even 50 percent. Clearly, these are proven technologies. #9, the true cost of installing wind and solar is often misrepresented. Advocates routinely leave out the cost of the massive transmission infrastructure needed to connect remote wind and solar projects to population centers. They also ignore the cost of backup generation needed to keep the lights on at night or when the wind isn't blowing. The low-cost claims don’t account for these expenses. But rest assured, utility customers still pay for them. And last but not least, eliminating these subsidies is fully consistent with an all-of-the-above energy strategy. I believe in competition. Wind and solar are viable, market-proven, widely available technologies. Mr. Speaker, it is time to let them compete and succeed without the help of federal taxpayers. Phasing out these tax credits will save taxpayers billions of dollars, help restore reliability to our power grid, and help deliver on the promise of the One Big Beautiful bill to make American stronger, safer, and more competitive. Let’s retire these subsidies permanently. Mr. Speaker, I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-floor-fedorchak-celebrates-minot-its-commitment-service-members,On the House Floor: Fedorchak celebrates Minot for its commitment to service members,2025-05-07,2025,2025-05,Republican,House,ND,Julie Fedorchak,F000482,fedorchak.house.gov,fedorchak,https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to congratulate the Minot community for being named one of the 2025 Great American Defense Communities. The speech comes ahead of her visit to Minot Air Force Base this Friday, where she will tour the base, learn more about the SENTINEL project, and visit with the 5th Bomb Wing. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Minot, North Dakota—my husband's hometown—named one of the 2025 Great American Defense Communities. Only three cities across the nation received this honor, reflecting the remarkable commitment the people of Minot have shown to the men and women stationed at the Minot Air Force Base. Through events like the Prairie Warrior Auction, efforts by local leaders, and initiatives led by the Minot Area Chamber, this community goes above and beyond to welcome airmen and support their families. Whether it’s raising funds to send airmen home for the holidays or educating the nation on nuclear deterrence, Minot leads with pride and purpose. Their motto sums it up best: Only the Best Come North. Again, congratulations to the city of Minot on this well-earned recognition and thanks to this amazing community for standing behind our military every day! Thank you, Mr. Speaker I yield back. CLICK HERE to watch the full speech.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T00:49:36Z