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://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5323,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Former Senator Herb Kohl,2023-12-27,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Kohl. His service and dedication to Wisconsin left an indelible impact on our state. He was an incredibly giving person and as Senator, he championed the needs of children and families, including expanding access to affordable health care and our public schools.

I send my condolences to his loved ones. He will be missed by many but will continue to serve as a model for what it means to be a tireless and courageous public servant.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-passing-former-senator-kohl,Pocan on Passing of Former Senator Kohl,2023-12-27,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement on former Senator Herb Kohl who passed away earlier this afternoon.

“Senator Kohl was a unique fixture in American politics. His giving spirit, both during and after public service, made him such an effective senator. Herb always put Wisconsinites first and always delivered for Wisconsin. My thoughts are with his family today.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-election-integrity-legislation-signed-into-law,Steil Election Integrity Legislation Signed into Law,2023-12-22,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following his legislation to extend the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Administrative Fine Program being signed into law. The law extends the program for certain reporting violations for an additional 10 years and ensures the FEC enforcement operations continue to run smoothly.

""In 2023, a year of divided government, only 27 bills the House passed were signed into law. I’m proud that my common-sense election integrity bill was one of them,” said Steil. “This law ensures the FEC is well equipped to provide more transparency for the American people. Not only does this law accomplish the immediate goal of efficient campaign finance regulation, but it also aligns with the broader objectives of the American Confidence in Elections Act. I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen Americans' confidence in our elections.""

Background:

The Federal Election Commission, commonly referred to as the FEC, enforces federal law that requires political committees to file reports of receipts and disbursements by a certain date.

Under the Administrative Fine Program, the FEC can swiftly resolve infractions related to late-filed or unfiled reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.

That Administrative Fine Program was set to expire on December 31, 2023. Steil’s law extended the program for an additional 10 years, ensuring the FEC can expeditiously assess and enforce fines against campaign committees for their late-filed or unfiled reports.

Before the inception of the Administrative Fine Program, an average of 21 percent of campaign finance reports were filed late. Now, late filed reports are below 10 percent, and the agency has assessed over $9 million in fines.

This legislation was sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Sen. Deb Fisher (R-NE), Ranking Member of that committee, and passed the Senate by voice vote.

The Committee on House Administration reported out by voice vote an identical measure, H.R. 5734, which was sponsored by Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI01) and Ranking Member Joseph D. Morelle (D-NY25) The president signed S. 2747 into law on December 19, 2023.

CLICK HERE to read the law.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-reschenthaler-kilmer-lead-effort-combat-reserve-guard-suicide-rates,"Van Orden, Reschenthaler, Kilmer Lead Effort to Combat Reserve & Guard Suicide Rates",2023-12-21,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, a former U.S. Navy JAG, and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) introduced H.R. 6873, legislation which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include former members of the Reserves and Guard in their annual suicide report. After the 2020 report, the VA stopped including a separate statistic on suicides of former members of the Guard and Reserve, who were not federally activated.

“I worked with National Guards and Reserves in combat, and these men and women deserve the same services as active-duty personnel because veteran suicide does not discriminate on the nature of one’s military service,” said Van Orden. “All our servicemembers, regardless of what capacity they served in, deserve to have their mental health and well-being taken seriously. This includes the men and women who have served our nation through the Army Reserves, such as those here at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s Third District, and the National Guard. By reinstating former members of the Reserves and the Guard in the Veterans’ Affairs annual suicide report, we will have a more comprehensive understanding of veterans’ mental health and can better identify ways to combat veterans’ suicide and get them the support they need.”

Quote from Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler: “Over 20 veterans die by suicide each day, a sad reality for our heroes who have sacrificed so much for our nation. America has a duty to all those who served our country in uniform to ensure they have the same mental health resources at home that they had on the battlefield. That begins with an accurate count of these tragedies so we can work towards combatting them. I thank Reps. Van Orden and Kilmer for joining me on this important legislation.”

Quote from Rep. Kilmer: “If you serve this country, the federal government should have your back. As a Co-Chair of the House Military Mental Health Task Force, I’m deeply committed to addressing the mental health challenges faced by our service members, including those in the Reserves and National Guard not federally activated during their service. However, the alarming suicide rate among veterans underscores a critical gap in our understanding and support of these brave individuals. By including these former members of the Reserves and National Guard in the VA’s annual suicide report, Congress can take a necessary step toward acknowledging and addressing this crisis. We owe it to every person who has served our nation in the armed forces, in any capacity, to ensure they receive the mental health support they need and deserve.”

In 2018, there were 538 suicides among former members of the Armed Forces who were never activated for Federal military service, an average of 1.5 suicide deaths per day, according to the 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.

Van Orden and Kilmer are co-chairs of the House Military Mental Health Task Force, which addresses issues pertaining to military mental health and suicide prevention. Reschenthaler is also a member of the task force, collaborating with subject matter experts, disseminating information, and providing resources to members and their staff so they can learn about the challenges facing America’s former and current Service members and their families.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-slams-president-biden-s-failed-economic-polices-during-his-visit-to-milwaukee,Steil Slams President Biden’s Failed Economic Polices During His Visit to Milwaukee,2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2023) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released the following statement slamming President Biden on his out-of-touch economic policies that have made life unaffordable for many Americans.

“President Biden is in Milwaukee to tell people not to believe what they are seeing with their own eyes. While in Wisconsin, the president should visit a grocery store to talk with customers who are paying 20% more for groceries. Inflation has made everything 17% more expensive in just three years. Bidenomics is making it more difficult for families to afford the things they need. We need to change course in Washington.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-announces-2023-congressional-app-challenge-winner,Van Orden Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge Winner,2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ONALASKA, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for students in Wisconsin’s Third District.

The Congressional App Challenge is an annual national competition that allows middle and high school students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to design, create, and demonstrate an application on a computer, tablet, or phone.

“I enjoyed hosting my first ever Congressional App Challenge and seeing the great talent of Wisconsin’s Third District students,” said Congressman Van Orden. “Aditi demonstrated exceptional STEM knowledge and creativity with her app for classifying polar-ring galaxies, and it was an honor topresent her with the Congressional App Challenge award this morning. I am extremely proud of Aditi, and I look forward to seeing the many accomplishments I know she will make in the future.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-winners-2023-congressional-app-competition,Tiffany Announces Winners of the 2023 Congressional App Competition,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Wisconsin's Seventh District. The CAC is a great way for middle and high school students interested in coding to compete against students across the United States.

“I want to thank everyone who submitted an application to this year’s Congressional App Challenge and congratulate those on the winning team on their exceptional submission. I am more impressed each year by the young computer scientists in Wisconsin’s Seventh District,”said Congressman Tiffany.

First Place

App: VolunTrack WI

By: Dagmar Beckel, Peter Wise, and Casey Haugen

School: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser School District

The winners of the first place app, VolunTrack, will be eligible to have their app on display at the U.S. Capitol and be featured on the House of Representatives website. They will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in the spring. For more information on the CAC please visit Congressman Tiffany’s website.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5321,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on UW-System Board of Regents Vote,2023-12-18,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“Wisconsin Republicans’ political stunts and partisan obstructionism continues to come at the expense of our state. I am deeply disappointed with the deal made between the Republican-led legislature and University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.

Diversity and inclusivity are not optional but essential elements of a thriving academic community. The reduction of resources in these areas jeopardizes the UW system's ability to cultivate an environment where all students, regardless of their background, feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

The Wisconsin GOP’s efforts to remove DEI from the UW system is part of their ongoing attempts to erase and devalue the lived experiences of women and people of color. Cutting back on these vital programs undermines the importance of diversity and inclusion in education, hindering progress toward a more equitable and supportive learning environment. Removing DEI efforts sends a message that not everyone’s stories, struggles, and perspectives matter.

DEI initiatives are not merely symbolic gestures but integral components that enrich the educational experience, promote understanding, and strengthen our workforce.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5320,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson Discuss the Stakes of Abortion Care Access Statewide and Nationwide",2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today in a press conference, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson highlighted the ongoing impact of the Dobbs decision on women nationwide, provided an update on the state of abortion care access in Wisconsin, and shared the efforts at the federal level to enshrine reproductive rights in law and combat extreme MAGA abortion bans.

“I had an abortion before Roe, and access to this reproductive care ensured I wasn’t permanently mired in poverty and gave me the power to control my own destiny. Every woman should have the freedom to make their own health care decisions. I will use all my power as a federal lawmaker to help restore reproductive rights for women and push back against MAGA Republican efforts to ‘outban’ each other, said Congresswoman Moore.

“Wisconsinites know firsthand what it’s like to be denied basic care under draconian abortion laws,” said Whip Clark. “The MAGA extremists will not stop until they get what they want: a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions. That’s why we can’t let up either. Democrats will not relent until reproductive freedom is once again the law of the land in every state and every zip code.”

""Wisconsinites should have the right to control their bodies and should be able to do so without unnecessary restrictions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-votes-pass-ndaa,Fitzgerald Votes to Pass NDAA,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Conference Report on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key conservative victories, including securing servicemembers the largest pay raise in twenty years, ending the liberal ideology infiltrating the U.S. military, and a Parents’ Bill of Rights for military families.

“Today’s NDAA bill included critical wins for our military, servicemembers, and their families,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “The NDAA covers a range of important priorities from boosting servicemember pay and improving our war-fighting capabilities, to pushing back against liberal ideology being forced on our servicemen and women. Our nation can only be as strong as the forces that protect us, and I was proud to move forward legislation that bolsters the men and women who keep America free.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-against-nearly-1-trillion-ndaa,Pocan Votes Against Nearly $1 Trillion NDAA,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $886 billion FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in favor of since being elected to Congress:

“Time and time again, Congress seems to be able to find the money to fund the defense contractors while simultaneously ignoring the needs of everyday Americans here at home. It is impossible to justify the nearly $1 trillion price tag when the Pentagon just recently failed its 6th audit in a row. We must stop rewarding failure year after year. While I’m pleased this bill does not include many of the bigoted policies that were included in the House-passed version in July, it is still a bloated bill that fails to address the Pentagon’s continued inability to responsibly manage taxpayer dollars.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-statement-after-voting-against-closed-door-ndaa,Tiffany Statement After Voting Against Closed-door NDAA,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY24.

“After voting for the bipartisan House NDAA earlier this year that gave our troops a well-deserved pay raise, the final version we considered today was unfortunately crafted behind closed doors and allows the uncontrolled surveillance of Americans to continue unabated. I cannot and will not vote to allow the federal government to continue engaging in the unconstitutional and widespread warrantless surveillance of American citizens,” said Congressman Tiffany.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffanys-bipartisan-amendment-keep-chocolate-milk-schools-clears-house,Tiffany’s Bipartisan Amendment to Keep Chocolate Milk in Schools Clears House,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany’s (R-WI) and Gabe Vasquez's (D-NM) bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden administration from banning chocolate milk in schools passed the House by voice vote and was included in H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023.

Specifically, Tiffany’s amendment would prevent the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from issuing any rule that bans varieties of milk covered by this bill, including chocolate milk. In February, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would restrict flavored milk in school lunchrooms.

Earlier this year, Rep. Tiffany introduced H.R. 3930, the Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids (MILK) Act of 2023. The MILK Act would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ensure continued student access to flavored milk.

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 now awaits action in the U.S. Senate.

Rep. Tiffany’s floor remarks can be found here as well as below.

“My bipartisan amendment prevents the USDA from issuing any rule that bans any of the milk covered in this bill, including chocolate milk. This would ensure that all types and flavors of milk are available to school children and not subject to bureaucratic rulemaking.

“Some may ask why we are focusing on this issue. Unfortunately, it’s because the USDA has its sights on getting rid of chocolate milk in schools. It is now up to us to act.

“This summer it was reported that the Department of Agriculture is considering a ban on chocolate milk in elementary and middle schools. USDA issued a proposed rule that would set new nutrition standards for school meals.

“These new standards could limit the availability of flavored milk, like chocolate and strawberry, in high schools while children in elementary and middle schools would have no access at all.

“For those of you with young children or grandchildren, go and ask them what they think about USDA’s new rule. I think I can speak for most folks when saying that when I was young, chocolate milk was usually the highlight of having lunch at school.

“But this new rule would mean that the roughly 30 million students who participate in the USDA’s school meal programs would no longer be able to have chocolate milk, or any flavored milk for that matter.

“According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, removing flavored milk from schools resulted in a 62-63 percent reduction in milk consumption by kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, including a 50 percent reduction in 6th through 8th grades.

“Milk is full of rich nutrients that support bone growth and development, and millions of children enjoy drinking it. We should not allow rules that would limit our children’s access to delicious and nutritious products like milk and its varieties covered in this great bill.

“Come and Take It, USDA!”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-backs-fy24-national-defense-authorization-act,Van Orden Backs FY24 National Defense Authorization Act,2023-12-14,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY24 NDAA authorizes funding for the United States Department of Defense and serves as the legislative guide for our military for the fiscal year.

Following his vote to pass the FY24 NDAA, Congressman Van Orden stated:

“As a United States Navy SEAL veteran with multiple combat tours, I know firsthand the threats our nation faces from our adversaries around the world. Ensuring our military is adequately funded and appropriately focused on completing its missions is essential to the safety and security of the United States and our allies. The FY24 NDAA includes incredible wins for our military capabilities and servicemembers, including the largest pay raise for servicemembers in over 20 years, and provides our men and women of the Armed Forces with the tools they need to keep pace with the unprecedented challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

“Even with these great provisions, I very reluctantly voted for the NDAA due to the inclusion of a clean extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The FBI is responsible for over 278,000 individual abuses of this section to the detriment of Americans’ civil liberties, and I am adamant in my efforts when we return to Washington in 2024 to make the necessary reforms to FISA to prevent further misuse of national surveillance capabilities. If these reforms are not implemented, I will not be voting to reauthorize it in April 2024.

“We know the world is safer with a strong U.S. military. While I have apprehensions with certain elements of this bill, I cannot put our nation's security and military readiness at risk.”

The FY24 NDAA includes many key provisions for the United States military and our servicemembers such as:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-votes-formalize-impeachment-inquiry-president-joe-biden,Fitzgerald Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to begin a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

“Today’s vote was necessary as House Republicans continue to face obstruction from the White House in our investigation of the Biden family’s corruption and President Biden’s involvement in a foreign influence peddling scheme,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “From the 20 shell companies to the over $200 thousand in laundered funds, the evidence is not only overwhelming, it’s black and white. This vote for a formal inquiry will corroborate and bolster the evidence we already have pointing to abuse of power and violation of public trust.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-votes-pass-whole-milk-healthy-kids-act,Fitzgerald Votes to Pass Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which provides students greater milk choices in their school cafeteria.

“This whole milk legislation was a win all around for Wisconsinites, particularly for our farmers and students,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Outdated government definitions have long vilified whole milk as an unhealthy drink option for students, when the reality is that milk has 13 essential nutrients that are critical for proper development. I was pleased to see this legislation passed and I look forward to putting whole milk back in our school cafeterias.”

BACKGROUND: Several recent studies examining the effect of higher fat milk consumption found that it was associated with lower childhood obesity and concluded that dietary guidelines that recommend reduced-fat milk versions might not lower the risk of childhood obesity. Higher consumption of full-fat dairy has been shown to be associated with lower risk of total body fat mass in children and increases satiety in students.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3759,Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Bill to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joined Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of House Education and the Workforce Committee members on the introduction of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA), a bipartisan proposal to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers. This legislation has been endorsed by AARP.

POWADA returns the legal standard for age discrimination claims to the pre-2009 evidentiary threshold, aligning the burden of proof with the same standards for proving discrimination based on based on race and national origin.

“In my mind, the one form of discrimination that is so widespread is age discrimination against older workers. This affects a whole generation of Americans. Countless people aged 50 and up get laid off at a time when they still have mortgages to pay and children to support, and they find it very difficult to find a job. Employers also let go of older individuals as companies look to avoid higher insurance costs. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act is a crucial bipartisan initiative that aims to restore legal safeguards for older workers by ensuring that age discrimination claims receive just as much credibility as other claims of workplace discrimination,” said Grothman (WI-06).

“Everyone—regardless of their age—should be able to go to work every day knowing that they are protected from discrimination. Unfortunately, age discrimination in the workplace is depriving older workers of opportunities and exposing them to long-term unemployment and severe financial hardship. More than a decade ago, the Supreme Court undermined protections for older workers by setting an unreasonable burden of proof for age discrimination claims. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act is a bipartisan bill that would finally restore the legal rights of older workers by ensuring that the burdens of proof in age discrimination claims are treated in the same manner as other discrimination claims,” saidRanking Member Scott (VA-03).

“Discrimination should never be tolerated in the workplace. Yet too often, older workers encounter discrimination on the job or when seeking employment. And when they do, they face barriers to proving their case because workers who experience age discrimination have to meet a higher burden of proof than people claiming discrimination based on race, national origin, or religion. That’s wrong, and it’s time for a remedy. I’m co-leading the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act to restore protections for older workers and give them the ability to hold employers accountable for age discrimination,” said Ranking Member Bonamici (OR-01).

“All Americans, regardless of age, should be protected from discrimination in the workplace,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “Our bipartisan Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act will ensure that age discrimination claims are subject to an appropriate burden of proof, and I am proud to join my colleagues on this legislation to protect workers.”

“We must stand strongly against all forms of discrimination, which includes discrimination against older Americans. Labor law must protect the dignity of all workers and recognize that discrimination against older Americans is discrimination all the same. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA) will ensure that older workers will be fairly treated in the job market, returning the legal standard for proving discrimination back to its original intent. Discrimination based on age has no place in our workforce,” said Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12).

“In America, we uphold the principle of individuals being judged on their abilities, free from discrimination. Everyone, regardless of their age, deserves that same freedom,” said Congressman Van Drew (NJ-02). “For far too long, older workers have faced barriers to employment. This has not only kept capable individuals out of the workforce but has also forced many into unemployment and hardship. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act to ensure that individuals in South Jersey, and nationwide, have equal opportunities to challenge discrimination, just as younger people do.”

POWADA amends four laws — the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. A similar version of the bill was passed in the House with bipartisan support during the 117th Congress.

Read the fact sheet for the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act here.

Read the section-by-section summary of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act here.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tiffany-statement-formalizing-impeachment-inquiry,Rep. Tiffany Statement on Formalizing Impeachment Inquiry,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

“The American people deserve transparency, and this process will give the House additional investigative abilities to uncover the facts about the President's involvement in his family’s foreign business deals,” said Congressman Tiffany.

Over the past year, House Republicans have uncovered through testimony, whistleblowers, and investigations that:

The Biden family received at least $20 million from China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Romania while Joe Biden served as vice president and after he left public office.

President Biden was on at least 20 phone calls with Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates and attended dinners with foreign oligarchs who paid huge sums of money to Hunter Biden.

The Bidens created over 20 shell companies – most of which were created when Joe Biden was vice president.

The House Oversight Committee released a check of $40,000 in laundered Communist Chinese money directly to Joe Biden.

The House Oversight Committee uncovered evidence that Joe Biden, in 2018, received a $200,000 direct payment in the form of a ""personal check"" from his brother James Biden and sister-in-law Sara Biden.

Hunter Biden's business partners and assistants visited the White House over 80 times when Joe Biden was vice president.

President Biden was “the brand” for Hunter’s foreign business dealings according to Devon Archer.

Then-Vice President Joe Biden was allegedly paid $5 million as part of a bribery scheme by an executive of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas firm that Hunter Biden sat on the board.

Joe Biden set up three aliases – Robert L. Peters, Robin Ware and JRB Ware – to send emails when he was Vice President. The National Archives has 5,400 emails in which Joe Biden used fake names.

Joe Biden used fake aliases to send and receive at least 327 emails from Hunter Biden, James Biden, and Hunter Biden’s business partners.

The DOJ interfered and prevented leads into Joe Biden during Hunter’s tax investigation.

Hunter Biden and other Biden family members have racked up at least 150 suspicious activity reports by U.S. banks for their shady foreign business deals.

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Issues:Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-hres-918,Van Orden Statement on H.Res. 918,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting in support of H.Res. 918 to permit Committees within the House of Representatives to continue their investigations as part of the existing House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Joe Biden:

“House Committees have uncovered an alarming amount of information that shows President Biden’s involvement in his family’s corrupt business activities. As Members of Congress, we have a Constitutional duty to ensure our executive branch acts honestly, morally, and in the best interest of our nation. This resolution simply allows the House to formally continue their investigations into the President and get the American people the answers they deserve.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-calls-out-state-department-failing-provide-information-potential,Van Orden Calls Out State Department for Failing to Provide Information on Potential Refugee Resettlement in Eau Claire,2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of State failed to provide requested information on the potential resettlement of refugees in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

On November 17, Congressman Van Orden sent a letter to Secretary Antony Blinken requesting a detailed report of the vetting procedures conducted on the potential refugees to be resettled in Eau Claire by December 4, 2023. In the letter, the Congressman acknowledged the contributions of those who have immigrated to the United States legally, but raised concerns about the resettlement plan without evidence that the proper investigations for each potential refugee were thoroughly conducted.

“The silence from the State Department is incredibly concerning,” said Rep. Van Orden. “I have a responsibility to ensure the well-being of my constituents, and without the ability to review the information I requested, I cannot say with confidence that these individuals were fully vetted. We are a nation of laws, and we must ensure that those who wish to immigrate or resettle here do so legally and are not threats to the safety and security of the United States.Until I have the information I requested, I will not support this resettlement.”

To read the full letter, click here or scroll below.

November 17, 2023

The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary

U.S. Department of State

2201 C St NW

Washington, DC 20451

Dear Secretary Blinken,

To ensure the safety of my constituents I have been monitoring the potential resettlement of refugees in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I recognize the great contributions immigrants have and continue to make to the success of the United States and welcome those who wish to legally immigrate here, but the safety of Americans, specifically my constituents must come first.

I have engaged in conversations with the City Council President, Eau Claire County Sheriff Riewestahl, World Relief Wisconsin, and other community stakeholders; however there remain several unknowns as to who will be resettled in the community, when they will arrive, and whether procedures have been taken to bring them to the United States.

We share a responsibility to keep our nation as safe and secure as possible. To do this we must ensure that all those who wish to migrate, be granted asylum, or resettle as a refugee are vetted to the highest degree possible— this must be done prior to their migration or resettlement in the United States.

I ask that you share a detailed report of the vetting procedures they have conducted including:

who these specific individuals are,

country of origin,

documentation that the proper inquiries and investigations for refugee resettlement were thoroughly conducted,

who conducted the inquiries and investigations (U.S. government personnel, and agencies or civilian contractors), if contractors, what specific contracting company was used, and

the information collected and consideration criteria for each individual.

It is a requirement from my position as a Member of Congress to ensure the safety of my constituents and without the information requested, I will not support their resettlement. I hope this will not be the case.

Please submit this information to my Legislative Director Claire Case at Claire.case@mail.house.gov by December 4, 2023.

Sincerely,

Derrick Van Orden",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-introduces-legislation-rename-necedah-post-office-after-distinguished,Tiffany Introduces Legislation to Rename Necedah Post Office After Distinguished Veteran,2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced legislation to honor the service and sacrifice of Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy by renaming the United States Post Office in Necedah as the Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building. Sergeant Murphy was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his gallantry in Vietnam, as well as a Purple Heart.

“Sergeant Murphy’s heroism and devotion to his fellow service members and our great nation deserve to be honored,” said Congressman Tiffany. “This Necedah postal renaming will cement his legacy in our nation’s history.”

“I am honored to be considered for this prestigious nomination for the Necedah Post Office Renaming. I was born in the house I grew up and have never left Necedah,” said Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy.

H.R. 6651 would rename the U.S. Post Office located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the “Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building.” Sergeant Murphy was born and raised in Necedah and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On November 9, 1966, while serving as a squad leader on a search and destroy mission near Tuy Hoa, Sergeant Murphy fearlessly ran through a hail of bullets to try and help several wounded soldiers. Despite being wounded twice, including once in the head, he organized his men, led them in a fierce assault on the enemy, and enabled his men to break out of the trap and overwhelm the insurgent force. Sergeant Murphy received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross for his service and sacrifice. He resides in Necedah to this day.

The entire Wisconsin delegation are original cosponsors of H.R. 6651.

Rep. Tiffany’s Necedah Post Office renaming bill text can be foundhere.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-wisconsin-delegation-members-urge-biden-administration-protect,"Van Orden, Wisconsin Delegation Members Urge Biden Administration to Protect American Dairy Market Access",2023-12-07,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Members of the Wisconsin Delegation, sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the administration to provide solutions to the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement panel ruling on November 24, 2023 that permits Canada to continue limiting American dairy market access.

In the letter, the Members requested the administration to share its plan for overturning the harmful conditions set by the USMCA dispute settlement panel ruling and their strategy for addressing barriers to dairy trade and market access opportunities.

“Our dairy farmers and processors work tirelessly to produce quality products,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Wisconsin is a leading dairy state, and the ruling in favor of Canada’s dairy market restrictions is an insult to the farmers, producers, and marketers who work to ensure nutritious products are available at prices people can afford. I will always stand up for our dairy industry workers, and I look forward to continuing to work with my Wisconsin Delegation colleagues and the administration to ensure the United States has an equal seat at the table as our USMCA counterparts.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3752,"Grothman, Cartwright Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortage in Bureau of Prisons",2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have introduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, a bipartisan bill to alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape, which will enhance the safety and security of BOP personnel. This legislation received support from 11 cosponsors, as well as the Council of Prison Locals C-33 (CPL-33), the largest union for BOP employees nationwide.

“We have labor shortages everywhere in this country, but when it comes to hiring correctional officers, it is unnecessarily multiplied by the federal bureaucracy,” said Grothman. “I have toured the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, Wisconsin, which is part of the Bureau of Prisons, and I often receive feedback from many of its employees. Unfortunately, FCI Oxford is yet another example of the staffing crisis that has devastated BOP facilities and personnel across the country.”

“The crisis of chronic understaffing at the federal Bureau of Prisons undermines the prison system’s ability to foster safety, accountability and rehabilitation” said Cartwright.“The existing bureaucratic approach takes too long to hire new corrections officers and needs to be addressed immediately. This commonsense legislation will lead to swifter hiring cycles and better and safer conditions for our correctional officers and inmates.”

“The current staffing levels in BOP institutions have reached dangerously low levels, posing significant risks to both staff and inmates. Insufficient staffing within the Bureau of Prisons has far-reaching consequences, affecting prison operations, inmate management, and overall institutional functioning. In fact, in FY2023, there were over 7,700 vacancies for Correctional Officers within the BOP,” said Brandy Moore White, National President of CPL-33. “We firmly believe that the enactment of the ""BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act"" into law will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our prison facilities.”

Background Information

For many years, staffing ratios at numerous Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities have fallen below safe or sustainable levels, posing increased risks to the safety and well-being of both BOP personnel and inmates. The lack of manpower also affects personnel morale and retention. Shane Fausey, National President of the Council of Prison Locals, highlighted this concern during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2022 by reporting that staffing at BOP has fallen from 43,369 employees in January of 2016 to 35,000 employees in September of 2022.

One of the biggest issues that affects the BOP’s ability to hire personnel in a timely manner are requirements by the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Currently, applicants to BOP must be processed through OPM before the applications are made available to individual BOP facilities for potential hire. This cumbersome process takes a minimum of 105 days, but often results in a lag of six months from the time a position is posted until it is filled.

A straightforward and simple solution to tackle this issue is to provide individual BOP facilities with direct-hire authority for all vacant positions throughout the agency, at least until staffing ratios increase to acceptable levels. This streamlined approach aims to expedite the hiring process, ensuring that critical positions are filled promptly and efficiently.

The BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act would provide direct-hire authority for all BOP facilities until each facility reaches a level of 96 percent staffed and is supported by Council of Prison Locals C-33 (CPL33), the largest union for BOP employees nationwide.

Grothman and Cartwright are joined by Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Larry Bucshon (R-IN), Ralph Norman (R-SC), David Trone (D-MD) Randy Weber (R-TX), Bill Johnson (R-OH), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX).

Click here for the full text of the bill.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-present-meaningless-gop-resolution,Pocan Votes Present on Meaningless GOP Resolution,2023-12-05,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted present on a House Republican resolution “condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world” (H.Res. 894):

“I strongly condemn in no uncertain terms the significant rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia plaguing our country. Just last month, a group of neo-Nazis marched in my district, and I unequivocally denounced this hateful act.

“However, today’s House vote on this partisan resolution is meaningless in that it does nothing to address antisemitism in a real and tangible way, but rather is a bad faith attempt by the Republican majority to use the Jewish community for political gain.

“The day that House Republicans condemn Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for her anti-Semitic comments, including on ‘Jewish Space Lasers’ causing forest fires, will be the day I start taking this House majority seriously in their rhetoric on antisemitism. Until then, because there is no button on the House floor for me to vote ‘this is in lieu of Republicans being able to govern,’ the closest option I have is to vote ‘present’ on this meaningless resolution, while we can’t even pass Appropriations bills.

“I stand with the Jewish community in South Central Wisconsin and across the globe. I urge my Republican colleagues to end this partisan charade and actually bring legislation to the floor that will help address the immediate and present threat of antisemitism.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-announces-staff-led-mobile-office-hours-for-december,Steil Announces Staff-Led Mobile Office Hours for December,2023-12-05,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today announced staff-led mobile office hours for December. The congressman has offices in Janesville, Kenosha, Racine, St. Francis, Beloit, and Elkorn that are ready to welcome people from all over Southeast Wisconsin. Mobile office hours allow individuals and families outside of those areas the chance to connect directly with Rep. Steil’s staff without needing to travel long distances.

Dates, times, and locations for December mobile office hours are as follows:

Thursday, December 7th

City of Elkhorn: Matheson Memorial Public Library, 101 N. Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn, WI, 9:00am - 11:00am

Village of Hales Corners: Hales Corners Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

City of Oak Creek: Oak Creek Civic Center – Delphi Room, 8040 S. 6th Street, Oak Creek, WI, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Friday, December 8th

Salem: Salem Lakes Village Hall, 9814 Antioch Road, Salem, WI, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Somers: Somers Town & Village Hall, 7511 12th Street, Kenosha, WI, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Pleasant Prairie: Pleasant Prairie Village Hall Auditorium, 9915 39th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday, December 13th

Beloit: Beloit City Hall, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI, 9:00am – 11:00am

Clinton: Clinton Village Hall, 301 Cross Street, Clinton, WI, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Darien: Darien Village Hall, 24 N. Wisconsin Street, Darien, WI, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Milton: Milton City Hall, 710 S. Janesville Street, Milton, WI, 3:15pm – 4:15pm

Thursday, December 14th

Union Grove: Yorkville Village Hall, 925 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 9:00am – 10:00am

Racine: Caledonia Village Hall, 5043 Chester Lane, Racine, WI, 10:45am – 11:45am

Village of Wind Point: Wind Point Lighthouse, 4725 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, WI, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Sturtevant: Sturtevant Village Hall, 2801 89th Street, Sturtevant, WI, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Staff will be ready to answer questions and hear concerns about federal issues from anyone who wishes to come by, no appointments needed. As always, people are still welcome to contact any of Rep. Steil’s offices in Southeast Wisconsin during scheduled hours or by appointment. That contact information is below:

Janesville Office: 20 S. Main Street, Suite 10, Janesville, WI. (608) 752-4050, Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm, Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Kenosha County Office: Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street Bristol, WI 53104, (262) 654-1901, Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm

Racine Office: Racine County Courthouse, Room 101, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. (262-637-0510), Monday 9:00am -11:00am

St. Francis Office: St. Francis Civic Center, 3400 E. Howard Avenue St. Francis, WI 53235 (414) 285-2120, Wednesdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Beloit Office: Beloit City Hall, 100 State Street Beloit, WI 53511, Wednesdays 9:00am – 11:00am

Elkhorn Office: Matheson Memorial Library 101 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI 53121, Thursdays 9:00am -11:00am",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-overturning-burdensome-cfpb-rule,Fitzgerald Statement on Overturning Burdensome CFPB Rule,2023-12-01,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S.J.Res. 32.

S.J.Res. 32 expresses Congress’s disapproval of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) burdensome and overly complex final rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

“I was proud to vote in support of S.J.Res. 32 today to safeguard small businesses’ ability to access affordable credit that supports and grows our economy,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “To be clear, the rule that the CFPB proposed goes well beyond the agency’s authority. By overturning it, we would force the CFPB to better tailor the rule, to increase rather than decrease, small business lending, and protect against the release of their data.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5317,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Expel Rep. George Santos,2023-12-01,2023,2023-12,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“When a House resolution was introduced last month to expel Rep. George Santos, I noted that it was premature and ill-advised to pursue this effort before the Ethics Committee had completed its inquiry.

The expulsion of a Member of Congress directly overturns the will of voters and must be reserved for the most severe and serious of matters. The current circumstances meet this standard. The Ethics report highlights egregious and illegal conduct by Rep. George Santos, showing he used congressional campaign funds as a personal piggy bank, peddled elaborate lies to deceive the voters of New York’s 3rd Congressional District, and defrauded congressional campaign supporters. The Investigative Subcommittee convened by the Ethics Committee found evidence that he broke federal law and House Rules.

As the Ethics report details, ‘Representative Santos’ “omissions” are more than just embellishments intended to cover up his embarrassment about not having the academic pedigree he claimed; his missing disclosures hid his disreputable business dealings that coincided with his campaign for Congress.’

Following careful consideration, I voted to expel Rep. George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5316,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Praises Biden Administration Effort to Remove Lead Pipes in 10 Years,2023-11-30,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an updated lead and copper rule that will support the removal of America’s lead pipes in ten years. The rule would also impose stricter standards on utilities, lower the level at which water utilities must take certain actions to address lead in water, require utilities to develop and maintain accurate inventories of where lead pipes are located, and require more robust water testing efforts and communication with consumers connected to a lead service line.

“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year. The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to grow, which is why ending this crisis continues to be my top priority in Congress.

While lead paint in housing remains the primary pathway that children get exposed to this neurotoxin, I applaud efforts to strengthen the decades old Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) as part of a comprehensive approach to address this public health threat in our communities. I have long called for a robust update of the LCR, including a requirement for the replacement of all lead service lines.

Since the beginning, President Biden has made eliminating all lead service pipes a key part of his agenda, and I am so thrilled that the Biden administration has now issued stronger regulations that will help accelerate the removal of all lead pipes in our communities and complement his efforts to provide additional funding to help municipalities, like Milwaukee, scale up their efforts to do so.

I have been working to secure the federal monies to support the city of Milwaukee’s removal of lead pipes, and secure clean drinking water for all, including through the bipartisan infrastructure law, which provided much-needed dedicated funding to help remove lead pipes nationwide.

We all must continue to work to end the threat posed by lead to our children and communities. While much more needs to be done, I am pleased that the EPA has proposed a rule that will help support local communities’ efforts to remove this toxin, and I stand ready to ensure the city of Milwaukee has the tools and resources available to support this important goal.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-pappas-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-improve-va-management,"Van Orden, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve VA Management Accountability",2023-11-30,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Ranking Member of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced the Training Responsible And Informed National (TRAIN) VA Employees Act. This bipartisan legislation would help improve accountability at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) by establishing new management training for VA supervisors, management officials, and senior executives.

“I am incredibly appreciative of all the great work Veterans’ Affairs does for our veterans and their families. It is important that we continue to do our due diligence to our veterans by ensuring VAs are operating at the highest standard possible,” said Congressman Van Orden. “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the TRAIN VA Employees Act to require regularly scheduled trainings for Veterans’ Affairs supervisors, which will strengthen VAs across the nation to best serve our veterans.”

Quote from Congressman Pappas: “Additional management training for VA supervisors would improve their ability to support employees and address performance needs. I’m pleased to introduce this bipartisan bill with Congressman Van Orden which will strengthen workforce training for VA management and, as a result, improve services provided to veterans.”

The TRAIN VA Employees Act would:

Require VA to develop a mandatory training program for VA management within 1 year of enactment. The training would be mandatory for all current & future employees covered under the legislation.

Require VA management to participate in the training every two years, which will focus on topics such as:

Developing performance goals and objectives with employees;

Effectively managing employees with unacceptable performance; and

Training to understand disciplinary options and procedures available to supervisors, and more.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-demands-answers-from-president-biden-for-allowing-iran-access-to-an-additional-10-billion,Steil Demands Answers from President Biden for Allowing Iran Access to an Additional $10 Billion,2023-11-22,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.- Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today demanded answers from President Biden as to why his administration allowed Iran access to an additional $10 billion worth of previously restricted funds. The timing of the sanctions waiver is especially concerning due to the recent attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East by Iranian-backed terrorist proxies and the current war between Hamas and Israel. Rep. Steil is urging President Biden to reverse his administration's misguided decision to allow the largest state-sponsor of terrorism access to more funds.

Rep. Steil’s letter follows introduction of the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632), which passedthe House Financial Services Committee last week. This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state sponsors of terrorism, like Iran, to abuse International Monetary Fund (IMF) resources to finance terrorist organizations, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

Below are excerpts and highlights from the letter:

“As you know, your administration re-issued a sanctions waiver allowing Tehran to access up to $10 billion worth of restricted funds. In addition to permitting Iraq to continue to import Iranian electricity and pay for this trade for another 120 days, the new waiver permits the conversion of the frozen funds into euros. This deviates materially from standard practice before 2023. I am gravely concerned that this expanded access will support more violence against Israel, the U.S., and our allies.

“The timing of this waiver is exceptionally alarming. Iran has financed Hamas and other regional proxies, and reports indicate Iran’s continued investment in nuclear, missile, and drone programs. While I understand that Iraq has long had issues with its electricity supply, I still find your administration’s stated justification for this $10 billion waiver to be insufficient. Iran is the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism and has a track-record of abusing humanitarian trade2 leniencies to finance hostile actions.

“The Islamic Republic has not ceased in its enmity towards the sole Jewish and democratic state in the Middle East, 3 nor have its threats against U.S. interests and security diminished. On the contrary, we have seen Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria escalate hostilities in recent weeks with over 61 attacks on U.S. troops in the region.4 Iran and its proxy network continue to double-down, even in the face of pinprick U.S. military responses.5 Our country and the American people cannot afford to be intimidated by the largest state sponsor of terrorism. We must reverse this and change course and apply maximum pressure to restore U.S. deterrence on the regime.”

NOTE: The letter follows Rep. Steil’s call on President Biden last month to enforce financial sanctions on Iran and to provide answers to Congress on his administration’s approval of a previous sanctions waiver license that gave Iran $6 billion. Last year, Rep. Steil also introduced the Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act. This legislation, which was signed into law, increases transparency by requiring the U.S. Treasury Department to routinely report to Congress any sanctions licenses provided to allow transactions between financial institutions and targeted individuals.

CLICK HERE to read the letter.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-2023-va-veteran-suicide-prevention-annual-report,Van Orden Statement on 2023 VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report,2023-11-17,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the release of Department of Veterans’ Affairs 2023 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report:

“The findings in the VA’s 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report are deeply troubling. I have lost many friends and teammates to suicide, and this report emphasizes that there needs to be a change in how we address mental health challenges among veterans. Our veterans need to know they do not have to fight their battles in silence, which is why I am incredibly proud to have my Warrior Call Resolution pass the House. Checking in with the veteran in your life, asking how they are doing, and having an open conversation with them is sometimes what they need – they have to know that there are people in their life who care and are there to support them.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-applauds-1106-million-fta-investment-madison,Pocan Applauds $110.6 Million FTA Investment in Madison,2023-11-16,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the announcement from the Federal Transit Administration that the city of Madison will receive a $110.6 million grant for the Metro Rapid Route A bus rapid transit (BRT) line. This project is a 15-mile BRT line running east-west through downtown and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and includes 31 stations and 46 60-foot articulated battery electric buses.

“This incredible funding is thanks to the Infrastructure Law I voted for and President Biden signed two years ago this week. It will drive significant economic growth from downtown Madison all the way to the suburbs while keeping cars off the road and cleaning our air. Thank you to the Federal Transit Administration, Secretary Buttigieg, and President Biden for investing in Madison.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-pettersen-s-bill-to-cut-off-iran-s-ability-to-fund-hamas-advances-through-house-financial-services-committee,"Steil, Pettersen’s Bill to Cut Off Iran’s Ability to Fund Hamas Advances Through House Financial Services Committee",2023-11-15,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2023) - Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen’s (CO-07) the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state sponsors of terrorism, like Iran, to abuse International Monetary Fund (IMF) resources to finance terrorist organizations, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

""Iran has a central role in funding Hamas and other terrorist groups that seek to destroy Israel, kill Jews, and attack American personnel throughout the region. This underscores the urgent need to use every financial tool in our box to deny the largest state sponsor of terrorism revenue,” said Steil. “This bill will weaken Iran's ability to continue to fund violent extremists like Hamas and Hezbollah and ensure atrocities like what we witnessed on October 7 never happen again.”

The End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act prohibits the U.S. Treasury Department from using the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) to exchange Special Drawing Rights (SDR) with or to benefit a state sponsor of terrorism. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the Group of Seven (G7) to develop a strategy to ensure Hamas is incapable of financing armed hostilities against Israel.

""We know that Iran is facilitating terrorism, including the Hamas organization that launched a ruthless attack against Israel and continues to perpetuate unspeakably brutal attacks against innocent civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian. This bipartisan legislation sends a clear message that we will not tolerate the financing of terrorism, particularly by state sponsors like Iran,” said Pettersen. “We must crack down on these financing schemes and this bill is an important step to keep funding from international financial institutions out of the wrong hands.”

NOTE: The End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act could now move to the House Floor for a vote.

CLICK HERE to read the bill.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tiffany-votes-against-status-quo-spending-measure,Rep. Tiffany Votes Against “Status Quo” Spending Measure,2023-11-15,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6363.

“I did not come to Congress to continue the failed status quo of excessive spending. Credit rating agencies are warning that America is in financial trouble – it’s time for Washington to wake up and start making the same kind of tough choices Wisconsin families and small businesses have to make every single day.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5311,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown,2023-11-14,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to prevent another GOP-led government shutdown. In response, she released the following statement:

“We didn’t need to be here. Yet, MAGA House Republicans’ ongoing chaos and incompetence has brought us to the brink of another potential government shutdown. It’s clear they are uninterested in governing. House Republicans reneged on the debt ceiling funding deal reached earlier this year with the White House and Senate. Then, they wasted three weeks trying to find a new Speaker after deposing Rep. McCarthy for helping prevent a devastating government shutdown. Now, they are wasting the last few weeks pushing extreme, unworkable appropriations bills when they could have been working with Democrats and the White House to finalize fiscal year 2024 funding. These efforts would have avoided the need for another temporary funding measure.

I resent that Republicans brought this new gimmicky continuing resolution to the House Floor, instead of working toward a long-term solution: passing full appropriations bills with bipartisan consensus.

Today, I voted to avoid a government shutdown. This legislation ensures that the American people who rely on critical government services can continue to receive them, while ensuring that millions of dedicated federal workers and our selfless military service members are paid.

If House Republicans are serious about governing, they must work with Democrats. We need a real commitment from GOP House leaders to work with us to finalize fiscal year 2024 funding bills – not political gimmicks and Republican messaging bills.

In May, House Democrats helped save America from a catastrophic GOP-led debt default. At the end of September, when the government was at risk of shutdown, House Democrats governed responsibly and voted to fund the government. And again today, with another GOP-initiated shutdown looming, House Democrats will be the adults in the room even though we were not invited to the table. I, along with my other Democratic colleagues, are ready to work with House GOP-majority to move appropriations bills across the finish line that address our key priorities in education, housing, health, nutritional assistance, and more.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-supports-government-funding-measure,Van Orden Supports Government Funding Measure,2023-11-14,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass H.R. 6363 – Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act.

“When I voted to keep the government open in September, I vowed to work with my colleagues in good faith to find a path forward to responsibly fund our government while supporting the needs of my constituents,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Unfortunately, many of my colleagues did not make such a pledge and instead decided to further delay the appropriations process, forcing the House to remain in gridlock.”

“So, once again, today, I voted to keep our government open and support our farmers, veterans, and troops. We must cut wasteful spending in Washington. Passing this funding extension bill will give Congress the time to do so while maintaining the operation of our government.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffanys-resolution-end-one-china-policy-expand-diplomatic-economic-ties,"Tiffany’s Resolution to End “One China Policy,” Expand Diplomatic, Economic Ties with Taiwan Reaches Important Milestone",2023-11-13,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Aresolution that Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) introduced to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and end the outdated, counter-productive, and dishonest “One China Policy” now has the support of 50 House Republicans. This milestone shows the growing support in Congress to recognize Taiwan as a free, democratic, and independent country.

“It is long past time for U.S. policy to reflect the objective reality that Taiwan has never been under the control of the People’s Republic of China or part of its territory for even a single day,”said Congressman Tiffany.“This important milestone shows that momentum is growing to turn the page on this failed 1970s-era policy.”

Background:

The U.S. maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979 when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognized the Communist regime in Beijing.

Lawmakers responded by approving the bipartisan Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), the cornerstone of continued U.S. ties with the island. President Reagan upgraded the relationship during his term with the “Six Assurances,” which made clear that the United States, which has never accepted Communist China’s claims of sovereignty over Taiwan, “has not altered its position.”

Despite the TRA and the ""Six Assurances,"" the U.S. still lacks formal ties with Taiwan, inexplicably treating the island's democratically elected government the same way it treats brutal regimes in North Korea and Iran from a diplomatic perspective – and in a category worse than that of Cuba's dictatorship, which President Obama and Vice President Biden recognized during their second term.

In the 116th Congress (2019-2020), Congressman Tiffany’s legislationhad just one cosponsor. This Congress, it has already grown to50 cosponsors.

The full text of Congressman Tiffany’s resolution is availablehere. You can also read morehere.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-ordens-warrior-call-resolution-passes-house,Van Orden’s Warrior Call Resolution Passes House,2023-11-13,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the passage of his bipartisan Warrior Call Resolution, which encourages Americans to connect with members of the Armed Forces and veterans to provide support and promote mental health treatment and solutions.

“Our warfighters face incredible challenges during their time of service,” said Rep. Van Orden. “Oftentimes, what they experience in combat follows them back home and takes a troubling toll on their mental health and overall well-being. I am very proud to have this resolution pass the House so our nation’s heroes know that they do not have to fight these battles alone.”

Quote from Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49): “Veterans returning to civilian life face difficult challenges that increasingly make them feel disconnected and isolated from their communities. It is up to all of us, as neighbors and fellow Americans, to extend a helping hand to these heroic warriors and assist them with accessing services they need. I’m proud to co-sponsor Rep. Van Orden’s resolution asking Americans to support servicemembers and veterans and connect them to available resources in their communities. We must all do our part.”

Quote from Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01): “Veterans sacrifice so much to defend our freedom and security around the world. When they return home from answering the call of duty, it’s important they are connected to a support network. This resolution serves as a reminder to take the time to have honest conversations and help those who have served.”

Prior to its passage, Rep. Van Orden spoke on the House Floor in support of the Warrior Call Resolution. Click here to watch his remarks.

Rep. Van Orden’s remarks, as prepared for delivery:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my resolution, H. Res 848, urging all Americans, especially those who've worn the uniform, to reach out and connect with a fellow warrior.

In my 26 years of service, 22 of which I spent as a Navy SEAL, I have forged unbreakable bonds that only those who have served can truly understand. These bonds are not predicated on politics, that based in service over self. I don’t recall ever asking one of my fellow service members what party they were affiliated with, I only asked them if they could perform the duties expected of them.

During my service I bore witness the greatest virtues that can be attributed to the human condition and also the profound sense of sorrow when we lose one of our own.

Among those we've lost is my friend and Teammate, Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, who tragically took his life on April 23, 2017.

Ryan's story speaks to the silent battles faced by many servicemembers and veterans.

Out of the darkness that is Ryan’s loss, the Warrior Call Resolution was born. It was inspired by Ryan's father, Frank Larkin, a former Navy SEAL and the 40th Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate. His sincere wish is that no parent, spouse, friend, or teammate should ever again have to experience the loss of a loved one due to suicide. This resolution reflects the ongoing need to support those who grapple with isolation and mental health challenges.

Every year, our nation sets aside a day for the men and women who gave their lives for freedom, Memorial Day, those that previously defended our freedoms, Veterans Day, and those that are currently defending our freedoms, Armed Forces Day.

This resolution serves a different purpose. It pays tribute to those we lost by trying to prevent those who have come through the crucible of service from taking their own lives.

Every day over 20 veterans commit suicide. We have lost more veterans to suicide in the last 10 years than the cumulative total of combat losses members in the Vietnam War. We are doing something wrong and it is time for a change.

Preventing veteran suicide is my number legislative priority as the Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the Veteran Affairs committee, and I am thankful for my fellow members from both sides of the aisle and Ranking Member Levin for showing such commitment to this noble cause.

We know that one of the first outward signs of suicidal ideation is self-isolation. That is why it is so critical our veterans are involved with our Veterans Service Organizations and the VA itself.

But not all Americans have access to VSO or the VA, and this resolution empowers them to help end the scourge that is veteran suicide by simply picking up the phone and checking in with a Warrior they have in their life – whether it’s a brother, friend, or neighbor – and have an honest conversation with them.

Let them know that they are important to you and that you truly do value their sacrifice.

It puts meaning behind, “thank you for your service”.

I acknowledge there is a lot more work to be done at VA, with the Transition Assistance Program, and how medical and mental health services are provided. We are working on those, they just take time.

But this is something we can do now.

If we can put aside our differences and understand that by passing this resolution, we can save even a single veteran’s life, then all of the time we spend here arguing with each other just may be worth it.

I urge all members to support my resolution to recognize the selfless gift these individuals have given us.

With that, I yield back.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-pettersen-introduce-legislation-to-end-financing-for-hamas-and-state-sponsors-of-terrorism,"Steil, Pettersen Introduce Legislation to End Financing for Hamas and  State Sponsors of Terrorism",2023-11-09,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. (November 9, 2023) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today introduced the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632). This legislation will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence. It will also make it harder for state sponsors of terrorism, like Iran, to abuse International Monetary Fund (IMF) resources to finance terrorist organizations, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

The End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act prohibits the U.S. Treasury Department from using the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) to exchange Special Drawing Rights (SDR) with or to benefit a state sponsor of terrorism. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the Group of Seven (G7) to develop a strategy to ensure Hamas is incapable of financing armed hostilities against Israel.

""Iran has a central role in funding Hamas and other terrorist groups that seek to destroy Israel, kill Jews, and attack American personnel throughout the region. This underscores the urgent need to use every financial tool in our box to deny the largest state sponsor of terrorism revenue,” said Steil. “This bill will weaken Iran's ability to continue to fund violent extremists like Hamas and Hezbollah and ensure atrocities like what we witnessed on October 7 never happen again.”

NOTE: The House Financial Services Committee announced the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act will be marked up by the full committee next week.

CLICK HERE to read the bill.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3716,Grothman’s Bill to Lower Costs for Cancer Patients,2023-11-08,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have co-lead the introduction of the Cancer Drug Parity Act. This bill lowers costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for oral cancer treatments that is equivalent to conventional intravenous (IV) treatments.

Every year, approximately two million Americans are projected to receive a cancer diagnosis. For cancer patients, oral cancer treatments have proven to be a game-changer because they can be administered in the patient’s own home and are overall less intrusive than IV treatments. Despite their proven success and reliability, oral medications have proved costly for patients. A study of patients prescribed oral cancer medications found that one in eight faced copayments of $2,000 or more for their first prescription.

“Every American deserves the most effective cancer treatments available at the most affordable cost,” said Grothman. “As oral medications increase in popularity among cancer patients, we cannot allow outdated health insurance plans to prevent patients from opting for their preferred method of treatment.

“I am glad both sides of the aisle have come together to lower costs for patients taking oral medications. Increased access to treatment, along with parity in the cancer drug marketplace, will improve patients’ well-being and help save lives.”

""Cancer patients should have access to whichever treatment gives them the best chance to fully recover. Technological advancements are improving patient outcomes while minimizing side effects. Patients deserve to benefit from these advancements. This important bill addresses this problem and enables patients to keep their primary focus on getting well,"" said Bilirakis.

“Oral cancer treatments are an effective option for many patients and can allow for care at home and better disease management,” said Bonamici. “Unlike traditional IV treatments, oral chemotherapy is typically not covered by health insurance plans, leading to high costs and unaffordable co-payments for patients. I’m glad to join my colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act to level the playing field for cancer patients and expand access to lifechanging cancer treatments.”

“It is expected that two million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2023 alone,” said Fitzpatrick. “I am proud to join my colleagues in leading the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act to expand parity protections for cancer patients who previously could not afford these lifesaving treatments.”

“The Cancer Drug Parity Act is a crucial step in ensuring health insurance coverage evolves alongside the remarkable advancements in cancer treatment,” said Morelle. “By bridging the gap between outdated technology and cutting-edge therapies, this act empowers patients to access the best care available. I’m grateful to my colleagues for joining me in prioritizing the well-being of individuals battling cancer—offering hope and relief when they need it most.”

“A cancer diagnosis is tough on any family and patients deserve to focus on receiving the best treatments without worrying about the cost,” said Higgins. “As Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act. Advancements in cancer care, like oral treatments, shouldn’t place a greater financial burden on patients and families. Together we are making cancer care more affordable, accessible, and manageable, which will ultimately save lives.”

“As oral cancer medications continue to increase in number, affordable access to these less intrusive treatments is crucial to ensure the best possible care,” said Matsui. “Families and patients battling cancer should never have to forgo treatment or necessary care because of crippling costs. The bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act would end the disparity in coverage for oral treatments – putting power back in the hands of patients and providers to determine the best path to recovery.”

“As leaders of the Coalition to Improve Access to Cancer Care (CIACC), the International Myeloma Foundation proudly endorses the Cancer Drug Parity Act. This crucial piece of legislation would mark a significant stride towards increased access to life-saving treatments, particularly for patients reliant on orally administered anticancer treatments. By eliminating financial barriers, this act empowers individuals battling cancer and their healthcare providers to make informed treatment decisions without undue financial strain. It is imperative that we prioritize affordability and equal access to all forms of anticancer treatments chemotherapy, and the Cancer Drug Parity Act is a pivotal step towards achieving this goal,” said the International Myeloma Foundation.

“We’re thankful to Congressman Grothman for spearheading lifesaving policy that, for many patients, would equalize out-of-pocket costs for cancer drugs, whether they’re taken orally or delivered intravenously,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “Many new chemotherapies such as those in pill form can be easier to tolerate for patients and allow many to have a better quality of life. Ensuring health insurance plans cover cancer treatment at an affordable cost, regardless of how it’s administered, is key to ensuring access to the most innovative therapies for patients across the country.”

Background Information

Oral chemotherapy is becoming more common for many types of cancer, however, health insurance coverage for different types of cancer treatments is not uniform.

Under current law, traditional IV/injectable treatments are routinely covered under the medical benefit component of a health insurance plan, while orally administered anti-cancer medications are generally covered under the prescription drug component, which often results in a considerable disparity in cost and leaving patients responsible for paying high and often unaffordable copays.

This legislation accounts for the advancements in oral cancer treatments by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing pricier copayments on cancer patients compared to IV treatments.

More than 40 states, including Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia have enacted “oral parity” laws, which prevent health plans from creating separate cost-sharing requirements for oral versus IV cancer medicines. These laws have made a significant difference for those suffering from cancer. For example, an analysis of health plan claims from 2008 to 2017 found that the proportion of multiple myeloma patients initially charged $0 for oral medications nearly quintupled, rising from 11 percent to 49 percent, with the enactment of oral parity laws.

The Cancer Drug Parity Act will build on the success of state-level efforts to cancer patients whose health insurance is regulated at the federal level. The key provisions of the legislation include:

· Expanding oral parity protections to privately-insured patients under federal regulation.

· Preventing insurers from covering oral and self-administered medicines at different cost-sharing rates than IV chemotherapy.

· Implementing these requirements for health plans that already cover both oral and IV chemotherapy treatments.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-announces-united-states-service-academy-nominations-0,Tiffany Announces United States Service Academy Nominations,2023-11-08,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced eleven students from Wisconsin's Seventh District who were nominated to a U.S. service academy. All high school students who wish to serve in our nation’s military service academies are required to receive a nomination from at least one member of their state’s Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President of the United States.

“It is my honor to nominate these eleven dedicated and determined high school students to their desired United States service academies,”said Congressman Tom Tiffany. “Their willingness to step up and answer the call to defend our great nation is admirable, and I want to congratulate each and every one of them on receiving my nomination.”

The following students received a nomination to a U.S. service academy:

United States Military Academy West Point

Bennett Hatfield of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School

Gabriel Goldbach of Weston, WI – DC Everest High School*

Lucas Sydlewski of Houlton, WI – Missouri Military Academy (MO)

Tucker Galindo of Ladysmith, WI – Ladysmith High School*

William Schorr of Superior, WI – Superior High School

United States Air Force Academy

Gabriel Goldbach of Weston, WI – DC Everest High School*

Levi Black of Merrill, WI – Merrill High School

Sloan Snedden of Eagle River, WI – Northland Pines High School

Tucker Galindo of Ladysmith, WI – Ladysmith High School*

William King of Frederic, WI – Frederic 6-12 School

United States Naval Academy

Hayden Bergman of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School*

Patrick Cunningham of River Falls, WI – St. Thomas Academy (MN)

Warren Thompson of Hayward, WI – Hayward High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Hayden Bergman of Hudson, WI – Hudson High School*

*Nominated to two service academies

Students who received a nomination to a U.S. service academy must also receive an offer of admission into an academy. If admitted, they will be extended the distinct honor of earning a four-year university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy manages its own selection process and does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. This year’s nominees were selected by a local panel of judges based on academic achievements, civic involvement, leadership skills, physical aptitude, and character through an interview process. For more information on Congressman Tiffany’s service academy nominations, please visit his website.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3715,Grothman’s Bipartisan Hmong New Year Resolution,2023-11-07,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced H. Res. 801, a bipartisan resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year.

Grothman is joined by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Jim Costa (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA) Michelle Steel (R-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV) and Young Kim (R-CA).

“Wisconsin is the state with the 3rd highest Hmong population and I am privileged to represent one of Wisconsin’s largest Hmong communities. Each year, I attend the New Year celebrations in my district and am looking forward to attending them again this year in places like Oshkosh and Sheboygan,” said Grothman. “These celebrations of thanksgiving are an honor to attend – the food, music, and dance make these festivals truly special events. The Hmong people will always be dear to my heart for the important role they played helping the United States fight communism in the Vietnam war. I am glad that both sides of the aisle have come together to recognize Hmong Americans’ significant role in our communities and their pursuit of the American Dream.”

“The Hmong New Year is a significant cultural tradition in Minnesota’s Fourth District, which is home to our nation’s largest Hmong population,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “With this resolution, I join my Hmong neighbors and constituents in recognizing the holiday, giving thanks for the harvest, and celebrating the year to come.”

Congresswoman Jacobs said, “Hmong New Year is celebrated across San Diego and I am proud to recognize this important holiday with my colleagues from both parties in this resolution. I join my Hmong neighbors in giving thanks and celebrating the year to come.”

“I am proud to join my colleagues in a bipartisan effort to recognize the cultural and historical significance of the upcoming Hmong New Year—a time to honor their ancestors and give thanks for the harvest. I wish everyone who observes the holiday a safe and happy celebration,” said Congressman Fitzgerald.

“Hmong New Year is a joyous time to commemorate the end of harvest season and bring the community together. I am excited to join my constituents in celebrating this new beginning and the rich tradition of Hmong New Year,” said Congresswoman Moore.

Congressman Pocan added, “The annual Hmong New Year celebrations are a treasured part of Wisconsin’s community and culture, and we welcome the opportunity to recognize this wonderful tradition. I am happy to support this resolution honoring the Hmong community in Wisconsin and nationwide.”

“Hmong New Year is one of the greatest and most valued traditions in our San Joaquin Valley. Each year, this celebration draws 100,000 people to honor the rich culture of the Hmong people and welcome the New Year. I am proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan resolution that recognizes the importance of Hmong heritage, and it’s an honor to represent the Hmong community,” said Congressman Costa.

The Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November and early December. In the United States, the Hmong New Year traditions have carried over, occurring from October through December, and have become significant celebrations for Hmong Americans and many others.

Click here to view Grothman floor remarks on the Hmong New Year.

Click here for the full text of the resolution.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5308,Representative Gwen Moore Statement on Vote Against Censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib,2023-11-07,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American in Congress and brings a valuable and often underrepresented perspective to our legislative body.

Her presence and voice in Congress enrich our national discourse, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing our world.

As members of Congress, we can vehemently disagree with a colleague’s viewpoints without resorting to a censure to express one’s disapproval.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-presents-veteran-of-the-year-award-to-janesville-vietnam-war-veteran-al-pacheco,Steil Presents Veteran of the Year Award to Janesville Vietnam War Veteran Al Pacheco,2023-11-07,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Janesville, WI (November 7, 2023) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday presented Janesville veteran Sergeant Al Pacheco with the First Congressional District’s 2023 Veteran of the Year Award.

Sergeant Pacheco served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon deployment, he was handpicked to serve in an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). During a convoy into Saigon, a bomb detonated beneath his APC. Despite being thrown out of the vehicle and losing consciousness, when Sgt. Pacheco awoke to heavy fire, he continued his fight against the enemy, disregarding his personal safety. For his sacrifices, Sgt. Pacheco was presented with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor.

Sgt. Pacheco’s commitment to service and his fellow veterans has continued after his time in the military. He is widely recognized as a force for good in the veteran community where he dedicates his time to many veteran focused organizations. Sgt. Pacheco has made it his life's mission to be a soldier's solider - someone who any veteran can lean on at any time.

""Sergeant Pacheco’s devotion to duty and country is unparalleled, and it was my honor to present him with the Veteran of the Year Award,” said Steil. “I know I speak for our entire community when I say thank you, Al, for your tremendous service to our country.”

NOTE: The recipient of this award was nominated by local Wisconsin citizens and selected by Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Veterans Advisory Board.

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https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-appropriations-legislative-branch-interior-and,Fitzgerald Statement on Appropriations for the Legislative Branch & the Interior and Environment,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of appropriations for the Interior and Environment (H.R. 4821), and the Legislative Branch (H.R. 4364).

“It was great to close out another productive week in the House with two additional appropriations bills passed for the Legislative Branch and the Interior and Environment—both of which I voted yes on,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Notably, the appropriations for the legislative branch boosts funding for Capitol Police officer recruitment, training, and retention, and prohibits funds from being spent on telecommunications equipment from China and other adversaries. Also, the Interior and Environment appropriations bill limits the abuse of the Endangered Species Act regarding species such as the gray wolf—a big win for Wisconsin. The bill also claw-backs billions of dollars in wasteful spending on Biden-era climate justice programs.”

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https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-introduces-legislation-address-environmental-damage-public-lands,Tiffany Introduces Legislation to Address the Environmental Damage on Public Lands from Illegals,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), who chairs the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced theTrash Reduction and Suppressing Harm from Environmental Degradation (TRASHED) at the Border Act to limit theenvironmental damage on federal lands from illegal aliens.

“Having seen the litter of trash, clothes, and human waste on our federal borderlands firsthand, I can tell you that the environmental damage of President Biden’s open border needs critical attention,”said Congressman Tiffany. “While the Biden administration turns a blind eye to the environmental consequences of illegal immigration, the TRASHED Border Act ensures there is greater transparency and accountability for illegals who litter on our public lands.”

""The Biden border crisis is an unmitigated disaster, resulting in trash piled up in sensitive habitats and environmental degradation all along the southern border. I saw these alarming conditions firsthand when I visited the border last year, and they have deteriorated precipitously since. The Biden administration has refused to take action, and now Congress must step up to prevent further environmental degradation due to Biden’s border crisis. The TRASHED Border Act will force the administration to fix the problem they created. Representative Tiffany has been a strong voice in this battle on the committee this Congress, and I commend him for his leadership on this issue and on the Federal Lands Subcommittee,”said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04).

Specifically, theTRASHED Border Act would require the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Interior to develop protocols to mitigate trash accumulation and the destruction of wildlife habitats along federal borderlands and sites associated with illegal immigration. Federal land managers must also report on the total amount of trash and environmental degradation caused by illegal border crossings.

This legislation also doubles fines and penalties for illegal immigrants who contribute to the environmental degradation of our federal borderlands.

Background:

With about40% of the land along the U.S.-Mexico border being federally managed, illegal immigrantsleave behind trash, including human waste, medical products,abandoned vehicles, and plastic. The illegal trash dumping, illegal trails created, and campfires started along the border threaten wildlife, destroy habitats, and attract disease-carrying insects such as mosquitoes and flies. Human waste is also a growing problem that contaminates the drinking water of nearby residents and endangers crop production.

In fiscal year (FY) 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provided data to the House Natural Resources Committee that found BLM district offices had to clean up 235 sites, collecting over 193 tons of garbage. It isalso estimated that each illegal immigrant will discard between 6 to 8 pounds of trash as they illegally cross the southern border.

The full text of theTRASHED Border Actcan be foundhere. You can also read morehere.

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https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-champions-clean-water-funding-wisconsins-third-district-fy24,Van Orden Champions Clean Water Funding for Wisconsin’s Third District in FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include $2 million for equipment to filter PFAS from drinking water in Eau Claire and $2 million for a new water system for the Town of Campbell in La Crosse.

“Clean and safe drinking water for Wisconsin families should be a non-negotiable”said Rep. Van Orden. “Unfortunately, it has been too long since folks have been able to use the water in their own homes due to dangerously high PFAS levels. I am proud to have secured these important provisions for Eau Claire and the Town of Campbell in the FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill. Now, we can begin tackling our state’s clean water crisis and get families the clean water they deserve.”

Rep. Van Orden has joined multiple pieces of legislation to advance clean water efforts, including, but not limited to:

Cosponsored the PFAS Alternatives Act, which would authorize $25 million annually for each fiscal year between 2024 and 2028 to accelerate the development of PFAS-free turnout gear for firefighters, and an additional $2 million annually to support guidance and training for firefighters

Cosponsored the Healthy H2O Act, which would provide direct assistance to rural communities, households, and nonprofits to test their drinking water and fund filtration technology

Cosponsored the Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, which would protect military personnel and American families from PFAS released from Department of Defense facilities",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-resettlement-refugees-eau-claire,Van Orden Statement on the Resettlement of Refugees in Eau Claire,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on the potential resettlement of refugees in Eau Claire:

“We have a responsibility to keep our nation as safe and secure as possible,” said Rep. Van Orden. “In order to do so, any and all who wish to migrate, be granted asylum, or resettle as a refugee in the United States must be vetted to the highest degree possible. I have been closely monitoring the potential resettlement of refugees in Eau Claire and have been engaged in conversations with City Council President Emily Berge, World Relief Organization, and the U.S. Department of State on this issue.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgeralds-chinese-espionage-reporting-act-passes-out-judiciary-committee,Fitzgerald's Chinese Espionage Reporting Act Passes Out of Judiciary Committee Markup,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of his bill in a Judiciary Committee Markup—H.R. 5404, the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act.

The purpose of the bill is to bolster the U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. The bill directs the Attorney General to prepare an annual report on the Department of Justice activities related to countering Chinese national security threats, including trade secret theft, theft of United States intellectual property and research, and threats from non-traditional collectors, such as researchers in laboratories, at universities, and at defense industrial base facilities.

The bill was passed unanimously under a voice vote in the Judiciary Committee.

“In 2015, the Chinese government announced its Made in China 2025 initiative—a strategic, whole-of-government plan to supplant U.S. technology superiority. This initiative has led to a surge in American IP theft, costing the U.S. economy as much as $600 billion annually,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “My bill is a critical response to the threat at hand and I was proud to see it unanimously passed out of committee today by my colleagues. We cannot allow China’s pervasive theft of American IP go unchecked.”

Click here to watch Rep. Fitzgerald's full remarks.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3707,Grothman Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) issued the following statement on his vote to table the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI):

“I have consistently criticized Rashida Tlaib’s radical left-wing ideology including her bizarre support for Hamas and similar groups in the Middle East,” said Grothman. “However, I disagree with the tendency in recent years to censure, remove from committees, or expel people for their outlandish statements made outside of their official capacity as a Member of Congress. If the people of Michigan want to vote for a progressive, anti-Israel fanatic, that is their right. I was prepared to oppose all three resolutions that were brought to the Floor yesterday: two for censure and one for removing a Congressman.

“I remain committed to condemning Tlaib and speaking out against her and others who share her mindset. It is particularly disturbing to see so many young people at anti-Israel marches across the country. Whether it be offensive information put out through the education establishment or just bias in the left-wing media, it must be confronted. At this moment, I am working to strengthen our immigration process by vetting immigrants, legal or illegal, to ensure we do not empower people like Tlaib in the United States and their influence on American policy.

“I will continue to utilize my platform to inform the American public about Israel, the most westernized state in the Middle East. I use my role to highlight the positive impact of Israel in the Middle East, not only on the Jewish population but also on the Palestinians who, when given the choice, would often prefer to reside in a country like Israel than in a newly established Palestinian state. I look forward to continuing to defend Israel and exposing Rashida Tlaib and her bizarre rhetoric.”

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https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5307,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on House GOP’s Extreme Israel-Only Supplemental Funding,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“Once again, House Republicans are advancing an unserious proposal in response to the President’s request to supply our allies with the emergency defense funding and provide crucial humanitarian assistance to civilians, including to those in Gaza.

Sadly, House Republicans rejected the opportunity to work with Democrats. Different Speaker, but the same sad games by House Republicans. Advancing a partisan bill that rejects humanitarian aid and assistance to Ukraine, while undermining efforts to ensure all Americans pay their fair share of taxes is a nonstarter.

Since Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Republicans have been itching at the chance to claw back these funds to help wealthy tax cheats keep cheating. With this bill, Republican sabotage of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues, and their real indifference for decreasing the deficit is laid bare. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the House GOP proposal will raise the deficit by more than $12 billion. Not only does this legislation raises the deficit starving the IRS of funding it desperately needs to crack down on tax cheats and illicit organizations, like those funding Hamas. The IRS funding supports important enforcement activities that can only happen when it’s properly funded. For example, a recent IRS initiative targeting tax evasion by wealthy individuals using IRA funding allowed IRS to collect $160 million in unpaid taxes. That funding has also helped improve customer service so that calls and emails from my constituents are answered and they receive the help they need.

This extreme bill also fails to help meet important humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere. The President requested nearly $10 billion in such aid. House Republicans would provide nothing. And I cannot stress the urgency of addressing the humanitarian needs, identified by the President in both Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere around this globe. I have joined colleagues in pushing for more humanitarian aid in Gaza and the trickle that is getting in now, is clearly not enough. Civilians in Gaza, including many innocent children, need clean water and food and the House GOP bill would deny them vital U.S. assistance.

My message to House Republicans is go back to the drawing board.

I also have a message for the Administration.

Israel has a right to defend itself after the terrorist attacks by Hamas, but it also has the responsibility to protect innocent civilians in accordance with international law. That must include working to restore a supply of basic needs, including food, water, medicines, to the civilians trapped in Gaza.

I fear an escalation of this conflict, including into the wider region, and what it will mean for Palestinians and Israelis. We have seen thousands of deaths so far of innocents.

My message to the Administration is to do much more diplomatically to find a durable and sustainable end to the violence and a path to peace that benefits Israelis and Palestinians, including securing the safe and immediate release of those taken hostage.

The President has now suggested a ""humanitarian pause"" put that must be backed up by actual efforts to achieve that goal even as Congress continues to consider his emergency requests for Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-applauds-new-exams-649-veterans-treated-tomah-va-medical-center,Van Orden Applauds New Exams for 649 Veterans Treated at Tomah VA Medical Center,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced that VA will offer new disability exams to veterans negatively impacted by the negligence conducted at the Tomah VA Medical Center:

“As a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and a veteran who receives 100% of my health care through VA, I take this matter very personally. The negligence of Dr. Mary Jo Lanksa is inexcusable and disgraceful. No veteran should experience such carelessness when it comes to their health care.

“This issue has been a top priority of mine since it was brought to my attention, and I have been in constant communication with Sec. McDonough and the Tomah VA Medical Center Director, Karen Long, on how to help all veterans impacted by this, including the survivors of the veterans who have passed due to Dr. Lanksa’s conduct. I am encouraged to see that VA will offer new disability exams to 649 Wisconsin veterans.

While this is a positive step, I remain adamant on ensuring that every veteran or their survivor is receiving the highest level of communication and clarity possible on this issue. I look forward to continuing my work Sec. McDonough and Ms. Long to provide our nation’s heroes with the level of care and treatment they earned.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5306,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Vote Against the Expulsion of Rep. George Santos,2023-11-01,2023,2023-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“This evening, I voted against the measure on the House floor to expel Rep. George Santos. The underlying reasoning for my decision hinges on the principle that Congress must be deliberate when it decides to regulate or discipline an individual Members’ words or actions through expulsions. Throughout my service in Congress, I have tried to act consistently with this principle.

While the criminal allegations against Rep. Santos are troubling, I first and foremost recognize the importance of due process and believe that it is essential to uphold the rights of all individuals, including those serving in public office. Additionally, a report by the House Ethics into the actions taken by Rep. Santos is expected to be released within a matter of weeks. In light of this upcoming report and its findings, it is premature and ill-advised to advance this measure before the Ethics Committee has completed its inquiry.

It is ultimately voters who have the power to decide who represents them in government. In this spirit, I will leave the decision of Rep. Santos's continued representation up to the individuals he serves or to the conclusion of the legal proceedings against him.

Without findings from the Ethics Committee report or a criminal conviction, I believe only voters should determine who represents New York’s Third Congressional District.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5305,"Domestic Violence Task Force Co-Chairs Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection of Violence Against Women, Gun Violence, and Misogyny",2023-10-31,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and misogyny. In response, Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell released the following statement:

“Misogyny continues to be a major driver of gun violence and domestic violence, with too often, fatal consequences for women. Between 2015 and 2019, more than 11,000 women in America were killed with a gun.

While I was proud to support the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which worked to close the boyfriend loophole; we must build upon these efforts. As a domestic violence survivor and legislator, I remain focused on championing legislation, including the Violence Against Women Act and gun violence prevention proposals. With the important Rahimi case before the Supreme Court, this resolution is a resounding call to act now,” said Rep. Moore.

“People with a history of domestic violence shouldn’t have access to guns – period. The evidence is clear and convincing that the presence of a firearm in an abusive situation makes homicide five times more likely. Congress must act to close loopholes in the law that allow abusers to access guns and put women and families in danger. We must also confront the root causes of domestic violence, understanding the way individuals who exhibit misogynistic tendencies toward women often go on to commit violence against them,” said Rep. Dingell.

“Guns are a deadly tool used by abusers to exert power and control, to intimidate, to terrorize, and often kill victims. Most domestic violence homicides are committed using guns. The National Network to End Domestic Violence commends Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell for introducing a House resolution reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from possessing firearms. This resolution is especially timely given the Supreme Court’s upcoming review of U.S. v. Rahimi, where the Court will decide whether it will protect survivor and community safety and keep guns out of the hands of abusers,” said Melina Milazzo, Deputy Director of Public Policy, National Network to End Domestic Violence.

“YWCA thanks Congresswomen Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell for championing a resolution that makes clear the significant links between mass shootings and domestic violence, and the disparate impacts of gun violence on women of color. All women and girls deserve to live free from the threat of gun violence and their voices need to be highlighted in the debate about gun violence,” said Margaret Mitchell, CEO of YWCA USA.

""The intersection of misogyny, gender-based violence, and gun violence creates a deadly combination that has gone unaddressed for far too long in our nation. The presence of firearms in cases of domestic violence is known to dramatically increase the risk of homicide and escalate an already dangerous situation,"" said Ruth Glenn, President of Survivor Justice Action (formerly the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence). ""These interconnected issues must be addressed collectively to create a safer future for all survivors.""

“The likelihood that an interaction will result in a woman’s death is significantly higher when her abuser has access to a firearm. American Indian and Alaska Native women face the highest rates of domestic violence in the country, making firearm restrictions for perpetrators of domestic violence essential to the safety of Indigenous women and communities. The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center supports the efforts of Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Dingell to recognize the dangerous intersection of domestic violence and gun violence,” said Lucy R. Simpson, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC).

“Guns and domestic violence are too often a deadly combination,” said Kiersten Stewart, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy. “We need to do everything we can to keep firearms away from domestic abusers and help victims know where they can get help. Thank you Congresswomen Moore and Dingell for drawing attention to this critically important issue. ”

""With 96 lives lost, 2022 was the highest year on record for domestic violence homicide and murder-suicide in Wisconsin. This loss of life is horrifying, precisely because it is preventable,"" said Monique Minkens, Executive Director of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin. ""Now is a critical moment, before the Supreme Court makes a decision in U.S. v. Rahimi. Will they protect future victims of abuse, or further enable those with access to firearms to commit violence against their victims? The choice is theirs.""

This resolution is introduced on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on the Rahimi case, which will determine whether a federal law prohibiting individuals under a domestic violence civil restraining order from possessing guns, violates the Second amendment. In February 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled that the federal law was unconstitutional. According to the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 Summary Report, more than one in three women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence, including sexual violence, physical violence or stalking in their lifetime. This tragic reality is compounded by America’s gun violence epidemic. According to Everytown, 70 women are shot and killed by an intimate partner each month, which only magnifies the need for further gun violence prevention measures",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3705,Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Air America Act,2023-10-30,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. This legislation was inspired by Neil Hansen, resident of Wisconsin’s Sixth District, who was a pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.

Grothman’s bill has 35 bipartisan cosponsors. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a companion version of this bill in the U.S. Senate, the Air America Act.

Between 1950 and 1976, a group of approximately 1,000 U.S. citizens worked for Air America, which was portrayed as a private company carrying out flight operations during the Cold War. However, now-declassified documents have revealed that Air America was wholly owned and controlled by the U.S. government – meaning these brave Americans were federal employees under the law at the time they worked. The Air America Act will ensure that those Air Americans who qualify for retirement benefits under the law will receive what they earned and deserve. Those who don't have the years of experience required for retirement benefits will nonetheless be honored finally with the recognition that their efforts were carried out on behalf of the U.S. government.

“Congress has twice passed corrective legislation for other covert CIA-affiliated groups,” said Grothman. “It is not right to continue to ignore Air Americans. These patriots risked their lives, many of them giving their life, fighting communism in the same way members of the Air Force did.

“I am honored that so many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle are joining me to support these heroes. Now is the time to properly recognize Air Americans for their service to our country.”

“The brave men and women of Air America deserve an immense token of appreciation for their service to our nation. I am proud to lead this bipartisan bill to ensure our fellow Americans who honorably served our great nation receive the recognition they deserve,” said Rubio.

Background Information

According to now-declassified documents, we now know that Air America was not a private company and, in fact, acted as a top-secret arm of the executive branch in implementing Cold War policies under the management of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Air Americans saved tens of thousands of lives in search and rescue missions for downed U.S. military pilots, evacuations of allied refugees, and the final evacuations of Danang and Saigon in 1975.

The Air America Act would grant the individuals who worked for Air America the federal retirement credit they rightfully earned. Air America employees have not been granted their retirement credit because of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rule change in 1985 that required government form SF-50/52 to prove federal employment status. While these patriots were, during their tenure working for Air America, legally defined as federal employees eligible for civil service retirement credit, the covert nature of their work resulted in a narrative that they were employees of a private entity. Moreover, for obvious reasons of secrecy in a clandestine operation, our government did not hire Air Americans using standard government forms. The unusual and unjust retroactive application of the amended regulation requiring form SF-50/52 in 1985 should never have been applied to Air Americans whose employing U.S. government entity, Air America, was dissolved in 1976.

Grothman is joined by 35 cosponsors, including Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Tom Tiffany (R-WI), David Valadao (R-CA), David Trone (D-MD), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Robin Kelly (D-NY), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Hank Johnson (D-GA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Mike Waltz (R-FL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Mike Bost (R-IL), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Susie Lee (D-NV), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Andre Carson (D-IN), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Frank Mrvan (D-IN), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Jim Baird (R-IN), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Dan Kildee (D-MI), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-presents-health-care-worker-of-the-year-award-to-mount-pleasant-oncology-nurse,Steil Presents Health Care Worker of the Year Award to Mount Pleasant Oncology Nurse,2023-10-30,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Mount Pleasant, WI (October 30, 2023) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today presented Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at the Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. In addition, Hannah Steele, a registered pediatric nurse and Gary Homeier, a nurse practitioner, were recognized as Health Care Heroes.

2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Melissa Friesema

The 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award was presented to Melissa Friesema, an oncology nurse at Advocate Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Melissa is known for showing true compassion to her patients by always going the extra mile to help them not only understand the treatment they are receiving, but also to encourage them along the way. Melissa steps beyond the call of duty and dedicates time in her personal life to support her patients outside of the medical center.

Health Care Hero Hannah Steele

A Health Care Hero certificate was presented to Hannah Steele, a registered pediatric nurse at Advocate Aurora Medical Center. Prior to her time at the medical center, Hannah gallantly served in the Navy as a Division Officer at the Medical Home Port, Navy Readiness and Training Command Great Lakes. Hannah is described as the epitome of a hardworking professional who demonstrates strength and determination in every aspect of her life. Hannah’s Health Care Hero recognition comes after already being acknowledged as a “Best of the best” in military medicine.

Health Care Hero Gary Homeier

An additional Health Care Hero certificate was presented to Gary Homeier, an acute critical care nurse practitioner who has served and cared for patients in Kenosha, Racine, Mount Pleasant, and Milwaukee for the last 13 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gary took it upon himself to be on the frontlines where his passion to deliver quality care to those in need shined bright. Gary is dedicated to training others in the health care field and passes along the mantra he lives by, that true healing begins in the community to which you belong.

NOTE: Recipients of these awards were nominated by local Wisconsin citizens and selected by Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Health Care Advisory Board. The Health Care Advisory Board is comprised of health care professionals across Southeast Wisconsin.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-bills-create-national-museum-american-lgbtqi-history,Pocan Introduces Bills to Create National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture,2023-10-27,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture.

“As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase our history, we must preserve and protect our stories for future generations,” Rep. Pocan said. “It is vital to remember our collective past – particularly when certain states, and even Members of Congress, seek to constrain and repeal existing rights by passing bills that harm LGBTQI+ youth and our community at large. Let’s tell these stories, the good and the bad, and honor the many contributions the LGBTQI+ community has made to this nation with a museum in Washington, D.C. I look forward to the passage of this legislation and to visiting this museum in the near future.”

Rep. Pocan introduced bills to establish a commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture and to establish it within the Smithsonian Institution. Both bills are required to be signed into law to create a new Smithsonian Museum.

The first bill creates an eight-member commission – consisting of individuals with various expertise in museum planning or LGBTQI+ research and culture – to look into the viability of establishing such a facility in the nation’s Capital. The measure would require this commission to:

Report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture;

Develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions;

Obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance without reliance on federal funds;

Report on the availability and cost of acquiring collections for the museum, identify potential locations for the facility in Washington, D.C., and determine its regional impact on other museums; and,

Submit to Congress a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The bill would also direct the commission's recommendations to address whether the museum should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex. The commission would have 18 months to complete the full study.

After the commission completes its work and issues its recommendations, Congress can consider the second bill to formally create the museum.

Chair Pocan was joined by all 8 openly LGBTQI+ Co-Chairs of the Equality Caucus in introducing this legislation, including Representatives Mark Takano (D-CA), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Eric Sorensen (D-IL).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-questions-city-council-chippewa-valley-refugee-resettlement,Tiffany Questions City Council on Chippewa Valley Refugee Resettlement,2023-10-27,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to the Eau Claire City Council President demanding transparency for residents on a controversial non-governmental organization plan to resettle a large number of refugees potentially from Somalia, Syria, and other unstable countries in the Eau Claire area.

In particular, Rep. Tiffany asks that city officials provide residents of Eau Claire and the broader Chippewa Valley with a robust opportunity to submit public comment on any resettlement plans and to conduct a full assessment of the costs of any such resettlement to Wisconsin taxpayers.

In the letter, Tiffany writes: “As you know, plans by a controversial non-governmental organization (NGO) to resettle a large number of refugees – potentially from Somalia, Syria, and other unstable countries – in the Eau Claire area have raised understandable concerns among local residents. Even more frustrating, representatives of this NGO reportedly met with the city manager well in advance of this announcement – but the city manager did not share this information with local officials or the public. If true, this is deeply disconcerting.”

The letter continues: “Given the dangerous conditions in these countries, and the Biden administration’s alarming track record when it comes to vetting newcomers,it is inconceivable that the local community would be kept in the dark in this way. I hope you will investigate these troubling allegations and take appropriate action.”

Tiffany concludes: “I would also ask that you provide residents of Eau Claire and the broader Chippewa Valley with a robust opportunity to submit public comment on any resettlement plans, and that you collaborate with state and county officials to conduct a full assessment of the costs of any such resettlement to Wisconsin taxpayers.”

This letter comes after Rep. Tiffany’s office received numerous calls from constituents in the Chippewa Valley expressing concerns about the resettlement plans.

You may read the full letterhere.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-energy-and-water-appropriations,Fitzgerald Statement on Energy and Water Appropriations,2023-10-26,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 4394.

“The House is open for business and we’re picking right back up on passing appropriations bills. Speaker Johnson outlined an ambitious plan that I believe will put the House on a path to pass all the remaining funding bills and begin negotiations with the Senate,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Today, we took the first step, and passed the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. This bill eliminates President Biden’s waterway rule and returns control to states where jurisdiction has historically fallen. The bill also rescinds $5.58 billion from Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and prohibits oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be sold to any entity owned by, or under the control or influence of, the Chinese Communist Party.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-advocates-to-save-milwaukee-taxpayers-thousands-of-dollars,Steil Advocates to Save Milwaukee Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars,2023-10-26,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to waive a federal grant requirement that mandates Milwaukee’s streetcar “the Hop” begin service on October 31. As it stands, “the Hop” will be operating on a non-viable route to satisfy the grant requirement starting on October 29. Steil is urging Secretary Buttigieg to take immediate action to stop government waste and save Milwaukee’s taxpayers thousands of dollars.

Read the full letter below:

“On Sunday, October 29, Milwaukee’s streetcar known as “the Hop” will begin offering passenger service on the new “L-Line” through a closed construction site exclusively on Sundays during the winter. According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Works, operating the L-Line in this unusual way is necessary to satisfy a federal grant requirement that mandates streetcar service start on October 31. I write to request that the Department of Transportation (DoT) waive this grant requirement. We have an obligation to the people we serve to reduce government waste. I am calling for your immediate action to save Milwaukee taxpayers thousands of dollars.

“As you may know, the Hop is a $128 million streetcar transportation project largely funded with federal grant dollars through the Federal Transportation Agency (FTA). It opened in November 2018 and operates on a 2.1-mile route in downtown Milwaukee. For 2023, the average daily ridership is 1,408 individuals, a 74.5% decrease since its peak in 2018.

“The Hop has long faced substantial concerns about the financial viability of the project, its dependence on federal dollars, and questions about demand for the service. A federal requirement mandating operation into a construction site, which is unlikely to generate significant ridership, further exacerbates these concerns.

“Federal requirements that force Milwaukee officials to operate an inefficient streetcar line simply to satisfy federal grant requirements are not in the best interest of taxpayers. Sundays are traditionally low-traffic days in Milwaukee’s central business district. Furthermore, winter months see lower daily ridership than the rest of the year. Nonetheless, local officials are preparing to operate the L-Line on winter Sundays even though it is not ready to provide meaningful service to passengers.

“The FTA estimates that it costs Milwaukee $351 per hour of operation. The cost per 15-hour day is $5,265. It makes little sense to further punish taxpayers by compelling Milwaukee officials to operate a non-viable route. Please consider taking the appropriate steps to waive the service date requirement. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your response.”

CLICK HERE to read the letter.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-election-speaker-mike-johnson,Fitzgerald Statement on Election of Speaker Mike Johnson,2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement regarding the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve as Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress:

“First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate my colleague and friend Mike Johnson on his election to lead the People’s House. It’s been a tough few weeks of building consensus, but I am proud of the candidate our conference has coalesced behind. Speaker Johnson is an honest Member of Congress who not only has strong conservative values but lives those values out through his work,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “I’ve gotten to know Speaker Johnson through working together on the Judiciary Committee, and I couldn’t be happier to have him at the helm. I look forward to getting back to work and passing conservative policy priorities under his leadership.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3697,Grothman Applauds the Election of Speaker Johnson,2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) issued the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House:

“I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives,” said Grothman. “As a former constitutional lawyer and man of deep Christian faith, Speaker Johnson is committed to promoting conservative policies and returning our nation to its founding principles.

“Speaker Johnson and I have had a good relationship during his tenure as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Republican Conference. I look forward to working together to lower out-of-control spending, protect Americans’ individual liberties, and secure the border.”

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tiffany-releases-statement-election-speaker-house,Congressman Tiffany Releases Statement on Election for the Speaker of the House,2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after supporting Mike Johnson (LA-04) for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“All good things take time, and the House of Representatives got a conservative leader as a result of this process. Having served with Mike Johnson on the House Judiciary Committee, I have seen his dedicated work firsthand to protect all Americans’ constitutional rights. He is the conservative fighter the American people need to change Washington’s status quo, and I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson to reign in the Biden administration’s reckless spending, secure the border, and bring much-needed relief to the American people.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-hres-771,Van Orden Statement on H.Res. 771,2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 - Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists:

“I am a proud cosponsor of H.Res. 771, and I am very glad to see it adopted in the House – this is exactly the kind of action that is needed in Congress to show our support for Israel and its people. However, this is only the start of the very important work Members of Congress will need to do to stand with our friend and ally in the Middle East.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/opinion-my-commitment-israel-midst-congressional-chaos,Opinion: My commitment to Israel in the midst of congressional chaos,2023-10-20,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"I served our country for over 26 years, mostly as a Navy SEAL. During that time, I spent a full 16 years away from my family either training for combat, training others for combat, or in combat. I volunteered for all of my deployments and training assignments, knowing that they would separate me from my family but understanding that they would make me a better warrior so that I could protect my country and my family more effectively. Consequently, I lived and worked on five different continents during my time of service.

Although I missed my family desperately during those years, I knew I was working with a team that shared a common goal – keeping our nation safe and secure. I was under the assumption that as a member of Congress, all of my colleagues would be operating under the same principle. I was incorrect.

Last year was possibly the worst year in our family’s history. We buried our first child who died this past August. She left us with three beautiful grandchildren and an honorable son-in-law. I missed the majority of her last year on earth because I chose to work in Congress to help fix the House and make sure that the country her children will grow up in without her would be worthy of her life.

Out of the most horrific circumstances a parent can ever live through, our dearest Sydney gave me a gift. It is the understanding of the importance of time. It is the one thing that we can give to others that we can never get back. This is why I need to be in Israel today.

When the entirety of the minority party can team with a minority of the majority party to remove a Speaker of the House, it is clear that Congress has become a dysfunctional body that is incapable of putting aside personal and political differences to work together for the American people.

This is what caused the current impasse to elect a Speaker of the House, and it is unacceptable on all levels. As a freshman member of Congress, I have cast seventeen votes for a Speaker in less than ten months. Fifteen for Kevin McCarthy, and two for Jim Jordan.

Currently, as I write this piece, there is no path for a new Speaker, and Congress remains rudderless and in disarray. There is no sense of urgency to elect a Speaker despite the many challenges we face at home, including an open southern border and skyrocketing gas and grocery prices. Our children’s education is being threatened by political agendas and misplaced priorities antithetical to the American Dream.

Over seven million illegal immigrants entered the country in the last two years with over 150 of those apprehended being on the terrorist watch list. There are also the challenges our friends and allies are facing around the world. Most striking is the sudden and vicious attacks carried out by savages in Israel, where Jews are being slaughtered on a level that they have not been since the Holocaust and an unknown number of American citizens are being held hostage by those same savages.

After retiring from the military in 2014, I made a solemn promise to the Jewish people that if anything like what took place on October 7, 2023, were to ever happen, that I would help them and their nation to the best of my ability. I am keeping that promise.

The intent of my trip to Israel during this time of crisis is multifold. Primarily, I am there to witness what has and is taking place so that I can speak from an informed position to categorically refute members of the Democratic party and others who are actively denying the horrific acts that have been, and continue to be, committed as you read this. I will be inspecting medical facilities to have a holistic understanding of the current and future needs of the Israeli people and speaking to military and other governmental officials to understand the needs of those entities and how to best provide them as I do not trust the Biden administration to do so truthfully.

As a retired Navy SEAL and combat medic, I am uniquely qualified to objectively ascertain the ground truth and bring that information back to Congress where I can hopefully increase the sense of urgency for my colleagues of both parties to put aside their petty personal and significant political differences and act in the best interest of America and our beleaguered allies.

I would ask that God bless you and your families.

- DVO",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3690,Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act,2023-10-19,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced H.R. 5920, the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would amend the tax code to protect marriage by ensuring that student loan interest is tax-deductible for each spouse independently. This bill has received endorsements from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the Congressional Family Caucus, Family Research Council, and Third Way.

Grothman, DelBene, Miller, and Davis are joined by 12 bipartisan cosponsors, including Representatives Troy Carter (D-LA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Greg Steube (R-FL), Jake LaTurner (R-KS), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and David Trone (D-MD).

“When it comes to deducting student loan interest, as with so many areas, the government is discouraging marriage,” said Grothman. “I’m proud to introduce the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act to alleviate American households of an unnecessary marriage penalty in the arena of student loans.

“If you and your spouse were not married and both had a student loan, each individual could receive up to a $2,500 deduction, for a total of $5,000. When married and filing jointly, their collective deduction is $2,500. My bill will rectify this anti-marriage provision.

“Separately applying the $2,500 deductible for each spouse in a marriage is a common-sense approach that not only reduces financial stress but also removes a barrier for more young couples to get married. Under no circumstances should our tax policy discriminate against the nuclear family.”

“Higher education is a critical path to economic security,” said Davis. “Unfortunately, Americans collectively struggle under $1.77 trillion in crushing student loan debt, with an average $37,338 in federal student loan debt and $54,921 in private student loan debt. I am proud to join my colleagues in leading this bill that would double the student loan interest deduction for married couples filing jointly. Congress must take every opportunity to ease the heavy financial burden on student loan borrowers.”

“The government has a compelling interest to promote strong, healthy families, and we shouldn’t be penalizing young couples for getting married. As chairwoman of the Congressional Family Caucus, I am proud to support Rep. Grothman’s Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act,” said Miller.

""Debt burdens can often prevent or slow people from starting a family. While we must make college more affordable overall, the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act is a smart step in the right direction that will help families,” said DelBene. “Ending the marriage penalty for student loan borrowers would help alleviate some of the financial burden faced by many couples and makes higher education more accessible for families.""

“National Taxpayers Union is proud to support the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023,” said Nicholas Johns, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager at NTU. “This commonsense legislation will remove the undue burden that current law places upon borrowers that become married. By rectifying this issue, married borrowers will no longer be penalized in their taxes simply because of marital status. National Taxpayers Union applauds Rep. Grothman for his leadership on this issue.”

Background Information

Currently, when taxes are filed individually, interest on student loan debt, both public and private, is tax deductible up to $2,500 per person. For two people filing separately, the maximum deduction would be $5,000. Current law, however, penalizes married couples by restricting both spouses from taking the deduction for their loan and only allowing a maximum of $2,500 combined – even if both spouses would separately qualify.

The Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act would end this unfair tax treatment of student loan interest against married couples by allowing married couples filing a joint tax return to apply the $2,500 limitation on the tax deduction for student loan interest separately to each spouse, ensuring they can receive a maximum of $5,000 in deductions and eliminating the penalty they are currently paying upon getting married.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-calls-cessation-hostilities-humanitarian-aid-israel-gaza,"Pocan Calls for Cessation of Hostilities, Humanitarian Aid in Israel & Gaza",2023-10-18,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on his call for a cessation of hostilities towards civilians by all parties in the war between Israel and Hamas and for a robust humanitarian aid package:

""The situation in Israel and Gaza continues to deteriorate. While the violent attack by Hamas on the Israeli people was brutal, it has lessened, and the retaliation by Israel toward Hamas is in full swing.

“My concern, however, is that the retaliation by Israel is less targeted at Hamas or Islamic Jihad, and more closely resembles a collective punishment against all Palestinians and others living in Gaza. From public comments to the sheer volume of bombs and areas targeted, this attack does not appear to be strategically targeting Hamas as originally stated.

""I join the many humanitarian groups working in Gaza in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities towards civilians by all parties in this war. Both the overly broad retaliation of the Israeli government and the continued random missile fires of both Hamas and Islamic Jihad must stop.

“Further, we must help facilitate essential and life-saving assistance, including food, water, medical supplies and more to Gaza. We must also do more to provide for humanitarian access to these supplies and corridors for people who want to leave troubled areas, and any hostages held by Hamas must be released immediately.

“Additionally, the aid needed to help in Gaza from the United States must be robust. While I appreciate the initial $100 million announced by President Biden in aid to Gaza and the West Bank, we all know much more is needed to help in the initial estimate of $3-5 billion that is necessary. As a supplemental funding bill for Ukraine, Israel, and more moves forward, we must ensure it includes robust funding for humanitarian aid for both Israel and the impoverished people of Gaza.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-introduces-veterans-education-transparency-and-training-act,Van Orden Introduces the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act,2023-10-18,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the introduction of the Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act, which will simplify the process for veterans enrolling in higher education. Specifically, the VETT Act will modify educational form requirements for veterans and establish an online portal through the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to serve as a comprehensive resource center for trainings available to veterans through School Certifying Officials (SCOs).

“We have a responsibility to ensure our nation’s veterans receive the benefits they earned as swiftly as possible,”said Van Orden.“Unfortunately, administrative roadblocks and inconsistent regulations are preventing veterans from accessing their educational benefits. I introduced the VETT Act to help alleviate these barriers and streamline the application process so veterans can pursue the education path of their choice as they transition back to civilian life. By establishing greater clarity and flexibility to their educational benefits, we are standing by our commitment to our veterans and the benefits they deserve.”

Quote from Jay Bowen, Chairman of the American Legion Veterans Employment and Education Commission:“The American Legion firmly believes that eliminating barriers to education is crucial for providing veterans high quality of life after their service. Representative Van Orden’s solution not only provides administrative flexibility to veterans enrolling in higher education, but also improves transparency.""

Quote from Frank G. Myers, Jr., President of the National Association of State Approving Agencies:“NASAA strongly supports H.R. 5914, the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act. The VETT Act is a commonsense bill that ensures that information between the VA and school officials will be centralized and consistent and that certain federal financial forms will no longer stand in the way of veterans’ access to quality programs. We celebrate these provisions which will improve access without sacrificing safeguards for our veterans and their families.”

The VETT Act is supported by nine Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) including: The American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans of America, Military Officers Association of America, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Veterans Education Project, Special Operations Association of America, Student Veterans of America, and the National Association of State Approving Agencies.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-ogles-demand-answers-bidens-potential-plans-resettle-palestinians,"Tiffany, Ogles Demand Answers on Biden’s Potential Plans to Resettle Palestinians into the United States",2023-10-17,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andy Ogles (TN-05)sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas demanding that the Biden administration make a public commitment not to use “categorical parole” or any other loophole to bring Palestinians into the United States.

This letter comes after aprogressive Democrat called for the U.S. to accept large numbers of Palestinians into the United States.A White House spokesman also refused to explicitly rule out the Biden administration resettling Palestinians – saying only that there are “no plans” to do so “at this time.”

In the letter, Tiffany and Ogles write: “It is hardly a secret that the Biden administration has repeatedly exceeded its executive authority, allowing massive numbers of foreign nationals to enter our country outside the scope of existing immigration laws. One of the most flagrant examples of this abuse is the widespread use of so-called “categorical parole,” which the Biden administration has used to release as many as one million aliens without visas into the United States – including thousands from Afghanistan alone.”

The letter continues: “Mr. Secretary, the American people do not want to see this dangerous situation repeated with Palestinians. Moreover, they deserve more than a vague assurance from a White House spokesman that the Biden administration hasn’t yet identified a legally dubious mechanism to flood American neighborhoods with foreigners from a region that is a global hotspot for Islamic terrorism.”

On Friday, Reps. Tiffany and Ogles also introduced theGuaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission (GAZA) Act. This legislation would prevent the Biden administration from issuing new visas or paroling holders of Palestinian Authority passports into the United States.

You may read thefull letter here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-speaker-election,Van Orden Statement on Speaker Election,2023-10-17,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the failure of the vote to elect a Speaker of the House:

“When I came to Congress, I took an oath to defend the Constitution and serve the American people. The American people sent us here to fix our economy, secure our border, and make our communities safer. The disorder we have seen in Washington has prevented us from getting our jobs done and addressing these important issues facing hardworking Americans. I remain frustrated with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who continue to hold our government in gridlock by placing personal agendas above our core responsibility – serving those who elected us to represent them in Washington. It is time for this Congress to unite behind a Speaker so we can get back to work and put our nation on the right track.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-introduces-legislation-protect-americas-security-following-brutal,Tiffany Introduces Legislation to Protect America’s Security Following the Brutal Attack on Israel,2023-10-16,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission orGAZA Act for short. This legislation would prevent the Biden administration from issuing new visas or paroling holders of Palestinian Authority passports into the United States.

“Following the horrific attack by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists on innocent Israeli civilians, the last thing America ought to do is trust identity documents issued by the radicals that oversee these territories,”said Congressman Tiffany. “We need to put our security at home first and that starts by closing the door to bad actors who might be seeking to enter our country.”

“At a time when the threat of terrorism is not only grotesquely on display but being encouraged and justified, it is critical that we do our best to ensure the security of our nation,”said Congressman Ogles. “I applaud Rep. Tiffany for leading this legislation to block the entry of Palestinians into the U.S. and prevent the Biden Administration from issuing new visas for the foreseeable future.”

Background:

Hamas, adesignated Foreign Terrorist Organization, and Fatah run the Palestinian territories.

Hamas is responsible for the deadly attacks in Israel that left over 25 Americans and at least 1,200 Israelis dead.

Fatah’s leader – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas – recently faced a torrent of global condemnation after he madeoutrageous statements about the Holocaust. Fatah operatives have cheered on violence against Israelis, calling for the“slaughter of anyone who is Israeli”and comparing Jews to“apes and pigs.”

The full text of theGAZA Actcan be found here. More information can also befound here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases/steil-demands-president-biden-enforce-financial-sanctions-on-iran,Steil Demands President Biden Enforce Financial Sanctions on Iran,2023-10-11,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Bryan Steil,S001213,steil.house.gov,steil,https://steil.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday called on President Biden to enforce financial sanctions on Iran following the unprecedented assault on Israel by Iranian-backed terrorist group, Hamas. Steil also urged President Biden to provide answers to Congress on his administration’s approval of a recent sanctions waiver license that gave Iran $6 billion.

Rep. Steil has advocated for transparency and integrity surrounding the sanctions waiver license process to ensure that the Executive Branch’s foreign policy actions align with Congressional intent. Last year, Rep. Steil introduced the Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act. This legislation, which was signed into law, increases transparency by requiring the U.S. Treasury Department to routinely report to Congress any sanctions licenses provided to allow transactions between financial institutions and targeted individuals.

Below are excerpts and highlights from the letter:

“Over the weekend, the Iranian-backed terrorist group, Hamas, launched an unprecedented assault on Israel. To date, we know of hundreds of civilians who were brutally murdered. Dozens, if not more, have been taken hostage. American citizens are among the victims.

“Now more than ever we must demonstrate our ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship and our mutual stand against terrorism. The recent aggression by Hamas underscores the need to enforce our financial sanctions and deny revenue to the largest state sponsor of terrorism, Iran. Denying the Iranian regime funding means it has less money to spend on terror, missiles, and proxies like Hamas.

“As you are aware, on September 11, 2023, your administration notified Congress that the United States issued a sanctions waiver license around August 9, 2023, to allow $6 billion in Iranian assets held in South Korea to be released to Iran. Nearly two months after Hamas’s banker, Iran, received billions of dollars, Hamas launched a massive, unprovoked war on Israel. Arguing that these two events are unrelated strains credulity.

“I have advocated for transparency into the United States’ sanctions waiver license process to ensure our economic and foreign policy goals are aligned and we are not giving rogue regimes, like Iran, resources to fund death and destruction.”

CLICK HERE to read the full letter.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3685,Congressman Grothman Statement on the Unprovoked Attack Against Israel,2023-10-07,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Following the attack on Israel, Congressman Grothman (WI06) released the following statement:

“Hamas terrorists invading Israel is plain evil,” said Grothman. “The goal appears solely to spread terror and death. There is no other time in recent memory in which an invasion targeted civilians, specifically women and children.

“In light of this heinous attack, the lack of comment from Islamic countries is sad and illuminating. Israel has every right to defend itself, and America strongly stands with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, as they respond to the violence perpetrated by Hamas.”

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-condemns-terror-attacks-israel,Pocan Condemns Terror Attacks in Israel,2023-10-06,2023,2023-10,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel:

“I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence against the people of Israel only makes the situation worse.

“I also hope for understanding that not everyone in Gaza is Hamas. Targeted response and humane restraint towards non-combatants is essential.

“Ending the violence and death needs to be the primary goal. I mourn with the families of those attacked and hope for peace in this troubled region.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-house-speaker,Fitzgerald Statement on House Speaker,2023-10-05,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement:

“I’ve worked very closely with Chairman Jim Jordan on the Judiciary Committee since coming to Congress. His passion is unmatched and his work has always been laser-focused on transparency, accountability, and action. I am convinced he’ll be a Speaker who will always go to bat for the American people, and I am proud to stand with him. He has my complete support to become the next Speaker of the House.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-motion-vacate,Fitzgerald Statement on Motion to Vacate,2023-10-04,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following the vote on a Motion to Vacate.

“In the last 9 months, the Republican House has passed critically needed legislation to secure the border, give parents more say in their child’s education, make America energy independent, and importantly, reduce our federal debt. I am disappointed by the results of yesterday’s vote to remove the Speaker. I voted with the overwhelming majority of the Republican conference to back Speaker McCarthy and to get back to work on the remaining appropriations bills that would both reduce federal spending and stop the toxic policies of the Biden Administration. Unfortunately, the entire Democrat caucus joined with a very small number of Republican members to shut down the House and remove the Speaker,"" said Rep. Fitzgerald. ""I will not dwell further on the motion to vacate. My focus is now 100% on electing another Republican Speaker to continue our oversight responsibilities and lead our conference to more wins for the American people.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-continuing-resolution-0,Fitzgerald Statement on Continuing Resolution,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after a continuing resolution was passed in the House of Representatives.

“Ever since President Biden took office, we’ve lost complete control over our southern border. Day-by-day we hear from border patrol and read reports that paint a worsening picture. To that end, I voted yesterday on a CR that would have provided sorely needed additional resources to secure our southern border,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Unfortunately, that CR failed with not a single Democrat voting in support of the resolution and a solution to address the crisis. Today, the House was pushed into a corner and was forced to put forth a CR with no additional resources to secure our border—a proposal I simply could not support. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the weeks ahead to pass the remaining appropriations bills and restore complete regular order to our southern border.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5299,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Democrats Securing House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avoid House GOP Shutdown,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“Today, House Democrats worked to avert a government shutdown and protected the American people and the economy from bearing the brunt of a House GOP-manufactured crisis. After refusing to work in a bipartisan way to avoid a shutdown and trying to advance partisan policies and funding cuts with no chance of becoming law, I am relieved for the American people that House Republican leadership finally relented and brought a bill reflecting most of a bipartisan agreement to the floor.

Today, we ensured millions of Americans would not feel the pain of their devastating cuts to critical programs, and extended authorization and funding for key programs such as FAA and community health centers that would have expired and secures additional disaster relief dollars for the growing number of Americans who are being impacted by extreme weather. Unfortunately, this legislation fails to include vital Ukraine aid, which only hurts our ally as they protect themselves against an unprovoked invasion.

It’s clear the House-GOP majority chooses to govern from crisis to crisis, and it’s a disservice to the American people and sabotages our economic recovery. Passing this continuing resolution only kicks the can down the road. I hope my Republican colleagues chose to continue to work with us to advance strong FY 2024 funding bills during this period, so that we do not have to bring working families, military service members, government workers and contractors, and small businesses to the edge of crisis again. When Republicans succumb to MAGA extremism, these are the consequences.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-avert-government-shutdown,Pocan Votes to Avert Government Shutdown,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted for a continuing resolution that will keep the government operating for 45 more days.

“House Democrats came to the rescue and helped Speaker McCarthy avert a catastrophic government shutdown, despite nearly half of his caucus voting against this measure. This stopgap is not perfect, however it will prevent unnecessary harm to American families, farmers, small businesses, and servicemembers, while giving us more time to reach a final spending agreement. I urge my Republican colleagues in the House to work over the next 45 days in a bipartisan manner, like the Senate, to fund our government long term and provide necessary aid to Ukraine in their fight for freedom.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-votes-keep-government-open,Van Orden Votes to Keep Government Open,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Following his vote to avert a government shutdown, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:

“I came to Congress to work on behalf of the veterans, farmers, and families in Wisconsin’s Third District. That is why today, I voted to pay our troops, continue support for agriculture, secure the border, and keep the government open and working for the American people.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-statement-appropriations-bills,Fitzgerald Statement on Appropriations Bills,2023-09-29,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense (H.R. 4365), Homeland Security (H.R. 4367), and State and Foreign Operations (H.R. 4665).

“House Republicans delivered big wins in passing these three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “These bills included a pay increase for service members, eliminated taxpayer funding for abortions, and secured additional funds for border patrol and wall construction, just to name a few. Notably, there was no funding for Ukraine included in these bills—funding which I strongly oppose in the absence of legitimate oversight and defined end goals. I look forward to building on this momentum with my colleagues to pass the remaining appropriations bills.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-agriculture-rural-development-and-fda-appropriations-act,"Van Orden Statement on Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Act",2023-09-29,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Following his vote against the Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Act last night, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:

“Over the past two months, I have voted in support of four single-subject appropriations bills that cut spending while prioritizing the interests of Wisconsinites. Last night, I voted against the Agriculture Appropriations Act out of concern for the steep cuts that would unduly stress America’s agriculture industry.

“While my funding requests to support public safety in rural communities and Wisconsin’s signature dairy and cranberry industries were a step in the right direction, the bill went too far in cutting important programs for Wisconsin farmers. We can deliver a product that implements fiscally responsible changes while doing what is right for our farmers – and this bill was not it.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-amendment-bar-sanctuary-cities-receiving-federal-funds-passes-us-house,Tiffany Amendment to Bar Sanctuary Cities from Receiving Federal Funds Passes U.S. House,2023-09-28,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07)amendment to bar sanctuary cities from receiving federal funds was approved by the U.S. House and included in theDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Tiffany’s amendment would prevent state and local governments who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities from obtaining DHS funds.

This summer, it was reported that DHS dished out atotal of $770 million to cities taking in illegal immigrants, includingover $104 million to the sanctuary city of New York City.

Rep. Tiffany’s floor remarks on his amendment can be foundhere and below.

“These so-called sanctuary city policies are nothing new. They are also illegal. In fact, they have been illegal since Bill Clinton signed a law making them illegal in the 1990s. As we have seen in recent months, these misguided policies serve as a magnet for illegal aliens – overwhelming schools, hospitals, and other local services.

“New York Mayor Eric Adams recently conceded that the tidal wave of illegal immigrants flooding into his sanctuary city will cost Big Apple residents a staggering $12 billion. He went on to say the influx will ‘destroy’ his city.

“But there is more to this issue than just dollars and cents.

“Because these policies prevent local law enforcement from reporting illegal aliens to ICE, police are often forced to release foreign criminals from custody – who of course go on to target new victims. That doesn’t just put sanctuary cities at risk – it puts every other neighboring community at risk too.

“Madame Speaker, why are Americans being forced to finance the dangerous and illegal policies of sanctuary cities like New York and Chicago? Why are we being asked to pick up the tab for the problems these jurisdictions are bringing upon themselves?

“It is time to stop rewarding bad behavior.

“If you make an affirmative decision to violate federal law, then you should be prepared to forego federal funds.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-amendments-remove-barriers-us-taiwan-cooperation-clear-house,Tiffany Amendments to Remove Barriers to U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation Clear House,2023-09-28,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House approved two amendments authored by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) to theDepartment of State Appropriations Act. Both measures would sweep away administrative barriers to U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.

Thefirst amendment by Rep. Tiffany would end the State Department policy of relegating Taiwan’s elected leaders to short U.S. transits in cities that are often far away from Washington, DC.

Thesecond amendment would remove unnecessary and counter-productive limits on communication and cooperation with Taiwanese officials imposed by the State Department through a 2021 memo. The Trump administrationremoved the restrictions during its tenure; however, the Biden administrationreimposed them shortly after coming into office.

Rep. Tiffany’s remarks on the amendment to remove arbitrary restrictions can be foundhere and below.

“Mr. Chairman, why do we allow the State Department – through a bureaucratic memo – to impose these unnecessary and counter-productive limits on communication and cooperation with Taiwan?

“We don’t have rules like this in place for the totalitarian rulers of Cuba or Russia… Both of whom operate embassies just a few miles away from where we are standing right now.

“We don’t have rules like this for U.S. interaction with Iran… John Kerry has met on several occasions with high-ranking Iranian officials, and the White House just paid a $6 billion hostage ransom to the Ayatollahs.

“We don’t have rules like this for U.S. interaction with Communist China… Biden administration officials continue to sit down at the table with the same CCP officials who our own Secretary of State has accused of committing genocide.

“Yet we continue to enforce these degrading conditions on Taiwan, a long-time friend and fellow democracy.

“Mr. Chairman, as the old Sesame Street song goes: ‘One of These Things is Not Like the Others.’ It is time to stop treating our friends like enemies, and our enemies like friends.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-statement-ukraine-security-assistance-and-oversight-supplemental,Van Orden Statement on Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act,2023-09-28,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of the House of Representatives’ vote on the Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:

“As a U.S. Navy SEAL, I spent years defending America in combat zones abroad. I am proud to be banned from Russia after working on the counter-Russian problem set since 2009 with Special Operations Command Europe. War criminal Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal, and his despicable display of international aggression cannot go unchecked.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-tiffanys-bipartisan-amendment-keep-chocolate-milk-schools-passes,ICYMI: Rep. Tiffany’s Bipartisan Amendment to Keep Chocolate Milk in Schools Passes House,2023-09-27,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Tom Tiffany’s (WI-07)bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden administration from banning chocolate milk in schools passed by voice vote and will be included in H.R. 4368, theAgriculture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Specifically, Tiffany’s amendment would ensure that none of the funds in theAgriculture Appropriations Act would fund a rule that will ban flavored milk in schools. In February, the Biden administration proposed a rule that would set new nutrition standards for school meals. If implemented, the new standards proposed could limit the amount of flavored milk, such as chocolate and strawberry, in high schools while children in elementary and middle schools would be restricted to a variety of unflavored milk.

Earlier this year, Rep. Tiffany introduced H.R. 3930, theMilk is Indisputably Liked by Kids (MILK) Act of 2023. TheMILK Act would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ensure continued student access to flavored milk.

Cosponsors of Rep. Tiffany’s bipartisan chocolate milk amendment include: Reps. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Mary Miller (R-IL), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Scott Perry (R-PA), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI).

Rep. Tiffany’s floor remarks can be foundhere andhere as well as below.

“According to the Journal of theAmerican Dietetic Association, removing flavored milk from schools resulted in a 62-63% reduction in milk consumption by kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as a 50% reduction in sixth through eighth grades. Milk is full of rich nutrients that support bone growth and development, and millions of children enjoy drinking it. We should not be funding rules that would limit our children's access to delicious and nutritious products like milk. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this bipartisan amendment and I reserve.”

...

“When you have a federal government that believes that they need to regulate the milk that is served in our kids’ schools across America, you have a federal government that is out of control. When you have a federal government that has become a borderless country; when our federal government has become perhaps the largest human trafficking operation in the history of the world; when you have a federal government that will not take us back to energy independence, where gasoline is now back up to $4 a gallon where I live in northern Wisconsin; when you have a federal government that has fueled inflation, like we haven't seen for 40 years, what in the world are they doing? What in the world are they doing trying to regulate what milk is served in our kids’ schools?”

...

“Finally, I would just like to say that I come from America's Dairyland, and you are damn right I'm going to fight for milk in our kids’ schools.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases/tiffany-amendments-deepen-us-taiwan-ties-clear-us-house,Tiffany Amendments to Deepen U.S.-Taiwan Ties Clear U.S. House,2023-09-27,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Thomas P. Tiffany,T000165,tiffany.house.gov,tiffany,https://tiffany.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives approved two amendments authored by Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) to theDepartment of Defense Appropriations Act. Both measures promote closer U.S.-Taiwan cooperation and chip away at America’s outdated “One China” policy.

Rep. Tiffany’s “honest maps” amendment prohibits the Department of Defense from creating, procuring, or displaying any map that depicts Taiwan as part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China.

Tiffany’s second amendment blocks the enforcement of several arbitrary State Department restrictions that limit communication and cooperation between U.S. officials and their counterparts in Taiwan.

Rep. Tiffany’s remarks on his “honest maps” amendment can be foundhere and below.

“[A]ll of us know that Taiwan is not – nor has it ever been – part of Communist China. Any claims to the contrary are simply false. Since the 1970s, America’s so-called “One China Policy” has acknowledged Beijing’s bogus claims over Taiwan. This is an antiquated and dishonest policy – and it is one that we should abandon. While my amendment will not end that misguided policy, it will at least require that the maps that we use reflect a simple reality: China is China, and Taiwan is Taiwan.”

Rep. Tiffany’s remarks on his amendment to prevent State Department restrictions can be foundhere and below.

“These restrictions – which are imposed at the behest of Communist China – are not only counter-productive, they actually conflict with existing U.S. law. They prevent high-ranking officials from traveling to Taiwan, which makes it more difficult for us to coordinate with military planners in Taipei. They police language – warning American officials “not to refer to Taiwan as a ‘country’ or its elected leaders as a ‘government.’” They even impose degrading restrictions that serve no reasonable purpose – such as a ban on displaying Taiwan’s flag and the playing of Taiwan’s national anthem at functions held on U.S. government property. In essence, they are designed to prevent and limit high level interaction between U.S. and Taiwanese officials – despite the fact that it has been official U.S. policy since 2018 to encourage and facilitate them. Mr. Speaker these rules do not help the United States and they do not help Taiwan. The only country they help is Communist China. These Taiwan rules, like so many elements of our failed “One China Policy,” simply perpetuate Beijing’s lies, and reward their bad behavior. America does not need a permission slip from Communist China to talk to friends and allies. And that policy should end today.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-cosponsors-pay-our-troops-act,Van Orden Cosponsors Pay Our Troops Act,2023-09-27,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) cosponsored the Pay Our Troops Act. Introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), the bipartisan bill ensures that members of the military and certain U.S. Department of Defense civilian employees and contractors are paid in the event of a government shutdown.

“I will not allow DC’s dysfunction to undermine our national security and hurt military families,” said Van Orden. “As a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, I relied on food assistance to feed my children while I was deployed in combat zones. Many military men and women are already struggling to make ends meet, and taking away their paychecks as they put their lives on the line to defend America is unacceptable.”

At present, if the government shuts down without passing a Department of Defense Appropriations Bill into law, Americans serving in our Armed Forces will not receive a paycheck. Only those deemed “essential” would receive backpay once a shutdown ends and new federal funding is approved. Additionally, nearly 200,000 civilian defense employees would be required to work without pay in the event of a shutdown.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3671,Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation on Bipartisan Bill to Rename Kiel Post Office In Honor of Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper,2023-09-26,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation on legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building”.

Grothman is joined by Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Mark Pocan (WI-02).

“Trooper Casper’s life was tragically cut short in 2015 as he became the youngest police officer to be killed in the line of duty in our state’s history,” said Grothman. “Renaming this post office in his honor serves as a lasting tribute to this young man who was unwavering in his commitment to keeping our streets safe.

“Trooper Casper’s sacrifice should remind us all of the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to our law enforcement officers. Let us remember Trooper Casper’s heroism and his dedication to duty, and let us honor his memory by supporting those who continue to serve and protect our great state of Wisconsin.”

Background Information

On March 24, 2015, Trevor J. Casper tragically became the youngest police officer killed in the line of duty in Wisconsin history. While faithfully serving his community on his first solo assignment, Trevor was shot and killed in Fond du Lac attempting to apprehend a bank robbery and murder suspect.

Months before his death, Trevor fulfilled his dream by graduating from the State Patrol Academy and being stationed at the State Trooper Base in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Born on May 21, 1993, Trevor was a staple in the Kiel community through wrestling, soccer, and coaching youth sports. After graduating from Kiel High School with the class of 2011, Trevor attended Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. He was active in the Color Guard and held the position of President of the LTC student government.

-30-",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-joins-uaw-workers-picket-line,Pocan Joins UAW Workers at Picket Line,2023-09-23,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Labor Caucus, joined a United Auto Workers (UAW) picket line with workers from UAW Local 75 in Milwaukee, WI.

“Workers made concessions when the auto manufacturers needed help – now that the companies are making record profits, they need to support their workers. While executives continue to give themselves raises, many hard-working employees who keep these plants running have struggled to make ends meet. Auto workers keep our economy running and our country moving. It was inspiring to stand in solidarity with Local 75 – and all UAW workers – in their fight for better wages, stronger safety standards, and dignity at work.”

U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) standing in solidarity with UAW workers.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bullying-campus-remains-widespread-particularly-lgbtq-students-pocan,"As Bullying on Campus Remains Widespread—Particularly for LGBTQ+ Students—Pocan, Murray, Baldwin, Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation",2023-09-22,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), introduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 to help prevent bullying and harassment at colleges and universities around the country. The bill would finally require colleges and universities receiving federal support to establish anti-harassment policies to prohibit harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion, and it would require schools to recognize “cyberbullying” as a form of harassment.

Today marks the anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, who tragically lost his life to suicide in 2010 after his roommate and another student invaded his privacy and harassed him over his sexual orientation.

“No one should be bullied or harassed because of who they are or who they love,” said Representative Pocan. “Today we honor Tyler’s life by reintroducing the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to ensure that students can learn in peace and not have to worry about living in fear or humiliation for being themselves.”

“Every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment—but bullying and harassment on college campuses remains widespread, especially for LGBTQ+ students, and federal law doesn’t currently require schools to adopt comprehensive anti-harassment policies,” said Senator Murray. “Establishing strong anti-harassment policies will help make sure every student can pursue a higher education free from bullying and discrimination. I’m proud to honor Tyler Clementi’s life by renewing our push to pass this critical legislation.”

“No one should live in fear of being bullied just because of who they are, especially in our schools,” said Senator Baldwin. “In the face of increased harassment and discrimination, particularly against members of the LGBTQ+ community, our legislation makes crystal clear that kind of hate has no place on our college campuses or universities. All students deserve to have the freedom to succeed in a safe and healthy place and pursue their dreams, free of discrimination.”

Students across the country continue to face widespread bullying and harassment on college campuses, and LGBTQ+ students are nearly twice as likely to experience harassment in higher education. A report published last year found that one-third of LGBTQ+ students at four-year colleges were bullied, harassed, or assaulted, and 19% of their non-LGBTQ+ peers were similarly mistreated. This widespread harassment has detrimental effects on student’s wellbeing and educational opportunities. The same 2022 report found that 35% of LGBTQ+ students said their mental health was not good all or most of the time they were in college, and LGBTQ+ youth continue to experience a significantly higher risk of suicide—with 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considering attempting suicide in the last year.

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act would help protect students from campus bullying and harassment and address this widespread issue by:

Requiring all colleges and universities receiving federal aid to prohibit the harassment of enrolled students based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion;

Requiring schools to distribute their anti-harassment policy to all students and employees, including prospective students and employees, upon request.

Requiring schools to recognize “cyberbullying” as a form of harassment; and

Creating a grant program to help colleges and universities start or expand programs to prevent harassment and provide counseling services to students who have experienced harassment.

“We are grateful to all those who keep working to improve school environments by making them kinder, safer, and more inclusive than what Tyler experienced while attending an institution of higher education,” said Jane Clementi, Tyler Clementi’s mother and Co-Founder and CEO of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. “Special thanks to Congressman Pocan and Senators Murray and Baldwin for reintroducing the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act. We fully support this legislation because we believe all institutions of higher education should have policies to keep all their students safe. After all, every student deserves a positive educational experience free of harassment, bullying or humiliation in an inclusive learning environment where they can study, grow, and thrive regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or whatever else makes them special and precious; and every parent should have peace of mind that their children will be protected and free of harm while in the school’s care.”

“College is hard enough without the added layer of harassment and cyberbullying that so many LGBTQ+ students experience,” said Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act would set the tone that harassment on campus is not going to be tolerated, and it would provide a layer of protection for vulnerable students, including LGBTQ+ students. We thank Senators Patty Murray and Tammy Baldwin and Congressman Mark Pocan for introducing this important piece of legislation.”

“Harassment and bullying are far too common on college campuses, which is why the National Women’s Law Center strongly supports this legislation to help ensure that all students feel safe at their college or university,” said Shiwali Patel, Director of Justice for Student Survivors & Senior Counsel at the National Women’s Law Center. “It is long past time that institutions of higher learning have the resources that they need to root out this awful discrimination, and I am grateful to Senator Murray, Senator Baldwin, and Representative Pocan for their leadership in reintroducing this important bill.”

26 Senators joined Senators Murray and Baldwin in introducing the legislation today, including: Senators Blumenthal, Booker, Brown, Cardin, Casey, Duckworth, Feinstein, Fetterman, Gillibrand, Hassan, Hirono, Kaine, Klobuchar, Luján, Markey, Menendez, Merkley, Padilla, Sanders, Schatz, Shaheen, Smith, Van Hollen, Warren, Whitehouse, and Wyden.

41 Representatives joined Representative Pocan in introducing the legislation today, including: Representatives Bonamici, Brownley, Carbajal, Casten, Castor, Davids, Danny Davis, DelBene, Doggett, Espaillat, Garamendi, Keating, Khanna, Kilmer, Kuster, Summer Lee, McCollum, Meng, Moore, Morelle, Moulton, Nadler, Panetta, Pappas, Peters, Pingree, Quigley, Raskin, Sánchez, Scanlon, Schakowsky, Schiff, Sherrill, Adam Smith, Stansbury, Swalwell, Takano, Tonko, Ritchie Torres, Wasserman Schultz, and Watson Coleman.

The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 is endorsed by: the Tyler Clementi Foundation, the American College Health Association, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and The Trevor Project.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-introduces-bill-safeguard-against-chinese-debt-trap-diplomacy,Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Safeguard Against Chinese Debt Trap Diplomacy,2023-09-21,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act to help train and protect non-adversarial government officials in South and Central Asia against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) predatory lending practices through its Belt & Road Initiative.

Building off a recommendation by the U.S. China Commission, this bill directs the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Development Finance Corporation, and other relevant agencies to make training to non-adversarial government officials in South and Central Asia available in assessing and mitigating the risks of China’s investment and lending in the regions. USAID would also report to Congress annually, any new lending or legal agreements signed by Central and South Asian nations.

“The Belt & Road Initiative has been used by the CCP to exert control through the buildup of unsustainable debt in many countries across Central and South Asia,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “Not only is this an unfortunate situation for recipient countries, but this burden is often passed along to the United States and other development finance partners in the form of debt relief. My hope is that this bill will better safeguard countries targeted by China’s predatory loans and investments by starting a dialogue to assess and mitigate the associated risks.”

This bill is the fourth in a series of bills Rep. Fitzgerald is introducing to counter aggression from the CCP.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3662,Speaker McCarthy Announces NDAA Conferees,2023-09-20,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Glenn Grothman,G000576,grothman.house.gov,grothman,https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"By: Speaker McCarthy Press Release

Today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced the following members will serve as conferees on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

On behalf of this recognition, Speaker McCarthy said:

“The men and women who serve in uniform make sacrifices for our nation every day, and they deserve advocates in Congress who understand the importance of supporting our military. I’m proud to have such qualified leaders representing the House on the NDAA Conference Committee. This important committee is charged with ensuring our Department of Defense is focused on keeping America safe, cutting wasteful spending, combatting woke policies, and defending against our adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party.”

The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as core conferees:

Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03)

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02)

Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-01)

Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08)

Rep. and Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21)

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04)

Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)

Chairman Mike Gallagher (WI-08)

Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01)

Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02)

Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03)

Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01)

Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06)

Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04)

Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-09)

Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)

Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04)

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-28)

Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)

The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as outside conferees:

Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01), House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), House Committee on Financial Services

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), House Committee on Financial Services

Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06), House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Chairman Michael Turner (OH-10), House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-48), House Committee on the Judiciary

Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15), House Committee on the Judiciary

Rep. Jerry Carl (AL-01), House Committee on Natural Resources

Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), House Committee on Natural Resources

Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability

Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27), House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10), House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), House Committee on Small Business

Rep. Mark Alford (MO-04), House Committee on Small Business

Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06), House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Daniel Webster (FL-11), House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Rep. Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-chairs-hearing-gi-bill-benefits,Van Orden Chairs Hearing on GI Bill Benefits,2023-09-20,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill benefits:

Good morning.

The Subcommittee will come to order.

It is a pleasure to see you all in the hearing room. Over the last four years, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity has passed legislation that has greatly improved veterans’ access to their G.I. Bill benefits and has protected them from fraud and other outside factors.

Much of this legislation was passed under the leadership of my friend and colleague, Ranking Member Levin. I appreciate the Ranking Member and his staff for continuing to work with us in a nonpartisan way as we continue to work on improving the V.A. benefits our Subcommittee has jurisdiction over.

Today our Subcommittee comes together to examine the state of the G.I. Bill and the Education Service. Let me make it clear, I believe that V.A.’s best intention is to serve our nation’s veterans. Across the country, V.A. employees work incredibly hard to ensure veterans and their dependents can use the education benefits they earned by defending our country.

However, over the last year, this Subcommittee has also seen V.A. get in the way of itself and make it harder for veterans to access their earned benefits. This is definitely cause for concern. The goal should always be to make it easier to serve veterans.

Last Congress, the House and Senate had to pass an emergency legislative fix for the 85/15 rule because V.A. had altered their interpretation of the statute without telling schools and Congress. If a fix had not been made, thousands of G.I. Bill students would not have been able to use their benefits.

Earlier this year, our Committee sent a letter to the Secretary asking for a delay to the release of Enrollment Manager because V.A. decided to implement it at the beginning of the semester, which is when the majority of schools certify student veterans.

We have heard additional concerns from veterans and schools about how V.A. interprets the section 1015 waiver authority and V.A.’s lack of communication with school certifying officials. This pattern at V.B.A. has become increasingly frustrating for Congress, schools, and the veterans themselves.

V.A.’s most recent example of getting in the way of itself is Risk-Based Surveys. Congress intended for Risk-Based Surveys to be used when V.A. and the State Approving Agency believe there are issues of concern with a particular school.

Unfortunately, V.A. has mandated that a certain number of Risk-Based Surveys be performed, regardless of whether there are issues at that number of schools.

This is completely unnecessary red tape, and not at all the intent of the law when it was passed. Risk-Based Surveys were intended to be used as a tool to review schools providing questionable services to veterans and hold them accountable to the veterans they serve.

I believe that V.A. generally has done good work in the education space. There are many success stories in this area, and we applaud everyone for the work they have done to help veterans achieve an education.

However, we must hold V.A. to the highest standard as well. Congress should not have to continuously be called on to intervene in V.A.’s administration of education benefits, especially when the number of Education Service staff has risen from 75 at the implementation of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to 231 today. With more people working at V.A. today, there should be a better level of service.

Once again, I thank everyone for coming today. I look forward to a productive discussion on what is going well and what can be improved in the VA education space.

With that, I now yield to the Ranking Member for his opening remarks.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-hern-nunn-intro-bill-counter-chinas-belt-road-initiative,"Fitzgerald, Hern, Nunn Intro Bill to Counter China’s Belt & Road Initiative",2023-09-19,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01), and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and bolster the United States’ economic competition against China.

The BRI is one of China’s key strategies to exert undue influence over countries ranging from East Asia to Europe through debt-trap diplomacy disguised as infrastructure development. This bill would direct the Department of State, with other relevant government agencies, to develop a comprehensive, government-wide strategy on countering China’s BRI. This strategy would include current inter-agency efforts to counter the BRI as well as recommendations on how to bolster the United States Government’s economic competition against China.

“We must treat China’s Belt and Road Initiative for what it is: a means by which China can project power and even seize control of foreign infrastructure projects for military use,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “The Chinese Communist Party is relentless in its attack on American interests at home and abroad. The BRIDGE Act will provide our government with an impetus to develop a comprehensive, government-wide strategy on countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative. I’m thankful to my colleagues Rep. Hern and Rep. Nunn for leading this important proposal with me.”

“China poses the greatest threat not only to our own nation but to the sovereignty of countless nations across the globe. The Belt and Road Initiative is modern economic warfare; we need to use every tool at our disposal to counter it. The BRIDGE Act will ensure we can help other countries reject China’s Trojan horse aid and maintain a competitive edge on the global economy,” said Rep. Hern.

“The Chinese Communist Party is notorious for their threats to global security,” said Rep. Nunn. “China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a deceptive attempt to prey on developing countries. We must do everything we can to ensure countries refuse this faux support and protect our interests.”

This bill is the third in a series of bills Rep. Fitzgerald is introducing to counter aggression from the CCP.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-reacts-van-orden-senate-page-harassment-footage,Pocan Reacts to Van Orden Senate Page Harassment Footage,2023-09-19,2023,2023-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he reviewed the security footage showing Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) accosting and verbally harassing teenage Senate pages while they were enjoying the U.S. Capitol rotunda this past summer:

“This video was bad and unbecoming of a Member of Congress. There is no way to prove Derrick was drunk, but this is not behavior a sober or sane person would do. He looked unbalanced and had belligerent hand gestures when he was threatening these teenagers. He towered over many of them and then followed them when they got up to leave. This was abusive behavior intended to frighten these pages.

“It’s odd enough to have a raging party in your office until midnight. But even more concerning is taking a large group of people to tour the Capitol at midnight and pushing others around to show off, including a bow to his guests afterward. Representative Van Orden’s behavior does not reflect Wisconsin values and he owes each of the pages and his constituents an apology.”

There are privacy and safety concerns of the young Senate pages and their families about releasing the video footage for fear of retribution from MAGA activists. Due to these concerns, the video will not be released.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-flood-introduce-bill-safeguard-insurance-data-privacy,"Fitzgerald, Flood Introduce Bill to Safeguard Insurance Data Privacy",2023-09-18,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to rein in the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by eliminating its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators.

For about 150 years, state insurance regulators and respective laws have regulated insurance companies. The FIO, which was created under Dodd-Frank, has grown increasingly aggressive in collecting data from insurance companies, most recently issuing a proposed data collection to assess “climate-related financial risk.” The proposal fails to consider the burden of collecting vast amounts of data, lacks a clear purpose or benefit, and did not take the time to coordinate with state regulators as required under Dodd-Frank.

“The FIO’s proposal requiring insurers to submit insurance underwriting data to assess climate risk is just the latest attempt by Biden’s bureaucrats to push their out-of-touch climate and social agenda,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “The Insurance Data Protection Act is an important step in protecting consumer data and reducing costly regulatory burdens. This legislation will repeal the coercive subpoena and enforcement powers of the FIO and implement additional data privacy safeguards so the public can rest-assured that their data is not being mishandled.”

“Thank you to Rep. Fitzgerald for his leadership on the Insurance Data Protection Act, a bill I’m proud to support. This legislation will help protect the role of states in serving as the primary regulator of private insurance companies while also protecting job creators from being forced to surrender information about their business operations for the purpose of appeasing climate activists,” said Rep. Flood.

This bill has been endorsed by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), American Property & Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), Association for Independent Agents (Big I), and National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-announces-september-staff-mobile-office-hours,Van Orden Announces September Staff Mobile Office Hours,2023-09-16,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"PLATTEVILLE, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced today his office’s staff mobile office hours for the month of September, where field representatives can receive input on legislation and provide constituents with assistance in dealing with federal agencies.

Types of assistance available during mobile office hours include Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare benefits, expedited passport requests, IRS issues, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and veterans’ compensation claims.

Walk-ins are available, but appointments are preferred. Constituents can RSVP to their local office hours by emailing the appropriate staff member.

Times and locations for September include:

Tuesday, September 19 – Grant County

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Platteville Public Library, 1st Floor Study Room - 225 W Main Street, Platteville, WI 53818

RSVP: Molly.Bohn@mail.house.gov

Thursday, September 21 – Vernon County

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Hillsboro City Hall - 123 Mechanic Street, Hillsboro, WI 54634

RSVP: Mary.Carney@mail.house.gov

Friday, September 22 – Richland County

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Richland Center Community Center - 1050 N Orange Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

RSVP: Molly.Bohn@mail.house.gov

Tuesday, September 26 – Crawford County

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Prairie du Chien City Hall, Community Room - 214 E Blackhawk Avenue, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

RSVP: Molly.Bohn@mail.house.gov",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-speaks-press-conference-funding-our-military,Van Orden Speaks at Press Conference on Funding Our Military,2023-09-15,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Derrick Van Orden,V000135,vanorden.house.gov,vanorden,https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke at a press conference highlighting the necessity of funding our government and military alongside committee leaders and military veteran Members of Congress.

The Defense Appropriations bill provides $177.9 billion for active, reserve, and National Guard military personnel, which is $5.2 billion above the FY23 enacted level. This includes a historic pay increase for junior enlisted servicemembers by an average of 30 percent and a 5.2 percent basic pay increase for all military personnel.

As the Congressman said: “We cannot use our troops as bargaining chips. We’re all trying to get to the same place. We want fiscal responsibility, we want all of these things – reduced government spending, we want these things, but we’ve got to do it responsibly, and this is not the way to do it.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases/fitzgerald-gallagher-issa-and-luetkemeyer-intro-bill-prohibit-adversarial-ccp,"Fitzgerald, Gallagher, Issa, and Luetkemeyer Intro Bill to Prohibit Adversarial CCP Patents",2023-09-14,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WI,Scott Fitzgerald,F000471,fitzgerald.house.gov,fitzgerald,https://fitzgerald.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act alongside the Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03).

The legislation would prohibit the issuance of a U.S. patent to any person or entity who is identified to be a threat to U.S. national security pursuant to the U.S. Entity List, the Non-SDN CMIC List, the 1260H List, or the FCC’s Section 2 List. Any patent previously issued to companies on these lists would be unenforceable. This bill would also require disclosure of ties to a state-sponsored entity during application for patent, including any state-affiliated research funds or talent recruitment programs associated with the applicant.

“Companies that are deemed a threat to national security are subject to capital restrictions, export controls, and a variety of other tools to prohibit the entity from operating in the United States. However, sanctioned companies—many of which are funded wholly or in part by the Chinese Communist Party—are still able to license and assert U.S. patents despite their ban,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act ensures companies cannot sidestep their sanctions using revenue generated through U.S. patents, while simultaneously requiring additional disclosures in application for patent to prevent the CCP from stealing our intellectual property.”

""PRC companies that spy on Americans, build weapons for the PLA, and steal U.S. intellectual property should not be afforded the privilege of accessing the U.S. patent system. I commend Representative Fitzgerald for leading the charge on this important issue and look forward to working with him and others on pushing back against the PRC's continued abuse of the U.S. legal system to defraud our companies and our technology,"" said Rep. Gallagher.

“Today, there is no greater threat to America’s economy, national security, or research and development than the Chinese Communist Party’s nonstop quest to achieve superiority over our country by any means necessary – both legal and illegal,” said Rep. Issa. “To put it simply: China is stealing what is ours while at the same time availing themselves of the legal and regulatory protections – as well as ownership of intellectual property – that America created. I’m sponsoring this legislation because it is a strong step we can take to reset this flawed system and ensure that bad actors aren’t rewarded for bad behavior.”

“The Chinese Communist Party has long disrespected our patent process by stealing intellectual property from U.S. institutions, and we cannot afford to give its state-run entities more competitive advantages over American companies. I am proud to support the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act and all other measures to cut off hostile actors from further infiltrating our economy,” said Rep. Luetkemeyer.

According to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), China has filed more patent applications and grants than any other country over the last decade, with more than 1.4 million patents filed in 2019. Similarly, in 2020, Chinese residents filed a record 47,712 applications—most of which were funded, wholly or in-part, by the Chinese Communist Party through its Made in China 2025 plan.

This bill is the second in a series of bills Rep. Fitzgerald is introducing to counter aggression from the CCP.

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