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://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=45958668-351B-4DEB-95C4-C4857B08A2CB,"Klobuchar, Craig, Phillips, McCollum, Emmer, and Stauber Urge Consumer Product Safety Commission to Open Investigation into Contaminated Toys to Ensure Child Safety",2019-12-23,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-secures-reappraisal-thye-blatnik-payments,Stauber Secures Reappraisal of Thye-Blatnik Payments,2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will reappraise the value of federal lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which determines how much Thye-Blatnik funding that St. Louis, Cook, and Lake Counties receive annually. Stauber worked to secure this reappraisal after a 2018 appraisal reduced the value of these lands by 39 percent over the previous market estimate, which was completed in 2008, thereby drastically reducing the funds allocated to the three counties. While the new appraisal process is taking place, the USFS will continue to make payments to the impacted counties based on the 2008 appraisal. Of the reappraisal, Congressman Stauber stated, ""For years, these funds have helped provide essential services like law enforcement, search and rescue, road maintenance, and construction of public schools in these rural counties. Such a dramatic decrease in funds could be devastating for many residents and tourists in these areas, which is why I made it a priority to help secure this reappraisal."" St. Louis County Board Chair, Patrick Boyle stated, ""We applaud the Department of Agriculture for their decision and thank Representative Pete Stauber and Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar for their leadership and efforts on behalf of the citizens of St. Louis County. This decision allows for a more thoughtful approach and time to revisit an appraisal process that is so critical to future federal funding for our region."" Lake County Commissioner, Rich Sve stated, ""Lake County is pleased to hear that the Secretary of Agriculture has rejected the 2018 appraisal of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the counties will be kept whole with our PILT payments during the new appraisal process. The Thye-Blatnik payments are a vital source of revenue for Lake County."" Commissioner Sve concluded, ""Our Congressman Pete Stauber, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, were instrumental in communicating our concerns to the USDA. Without their persistence, our payments would have been reduced by 53%. I would like to also thank the Lake County staff, especially the County Assessor's Office, for their diligent work on this issue outlining what we believe were omissions in the initial appraisal."" Cook County Commissioners Ginny Storlie, Myron Bursheim, Bobby Deschampe, David Mills and Heidi Doo-Kirk stated, ""The Cook County Board of Commissioners is thankful to Congressman Pete Stauber, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith for their work to secure this reappraisal as these funds support critical services in Cook County."" Background Every year, the USFS allocates payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILT) funds to St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties based on a formula established by the 1948 Thye-Blatnik Act. PILT funding compensates local governments for losses in tax revenues due to the presence of large areas of un-taxable federal lands, ensuring funding for vital services. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F17E10B8-53CE-4C8E-B803-D48C8EE755F1,Emmer Applauds Passage of USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/vote-against-overtly-political-unwarranted-impeachment,"Hagedorn Votes Against Overtly Political, Unwarranted Impeachment",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Last night, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted against both Articles of Impeachment Against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States. The articles to impeach the President on the grounds of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress passed by votes of 230-197 and 229-198, respectively, on the House floor. Speaker Pelosi promised the American people that impeachment would be compelling, overwhelming and bipartisan. Yet, the only thing bipartisan about this impeachment is the opposition to it. The sad truth is that the Democrats' impeachment has been overtly political throughout and is an unwarranted attempt to remove our duly elected President from office, which is why I voted no', said Hagedorn. The Senate will now hold a trial to determine whether President Trump will be removed from office. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-celebrates-passage-usmca,Stauber Celebrates Passage of USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. ""Today's passage of the USMCA is a massive win for Minnesota's farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses. This 21st century trade deal, which was negotiated by President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer over a year ago, puts the American worker first. It will expand our markets, generate over $68 billion in new economic activity, and create 176,000 new jobs - thousands of which will come to Minnesota. ""We are currently experiencing the greatest economy in decades with record employment and rising wages, and the USMCA will ensure this prosperity endures for years to come. I am also optimistic that the advancement of the USMCA will help our standing as we continue to secure more trade deals across the globe. ""The USMCA is the type of bipartisan win that the American people expect and deserve from Congress. American workers want to start off the new year with a modernized trade agreement, so I am hopeful that there will be no more unnecessary delays and the Senate passes the USMCA in the coming weeks."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0A35437E-ED47-4BB4-B076-9EA47A228B7D,Emmer Statement on Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F8649A95-9AC7-49EB-84AF-326D3F23C8EB,Emmer and Stauber Applaud Announcement of Twin Metals Minnesota Offering Mine Plan of Operation,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-on-impeachment,Hagedorn Submits Statement for the Record on Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) submitted the following statement for the record in response to H.Res. 755, Articles of Impeachment Against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States: ""Many members of this body have publicly voiced support for impeachment since before this President was sworn into office some even skipping the Inauguration, a time-honored American tradition, because they viewed him as an illegitimate President. ""For a significant number of my colleagues, this will not be the first and possibly not even the last time they vote to impeach President Trump. Several have openly admitted they are concerned if they don't vote to impeach the President, he will be reelected. ""Even the highest-ranking member of this body publicly stated that this process has been two and a half years in the making. The Speaker admitted this just months after she told the American people that impeachment would need to be compelling, overwhelming and bipartisan. Yet, the only thing bipartisan about this impeachment is the opposition to it. ""Here are the facts: Both President Trump and President Zelensky say there was no pressure. The call transcript shows no conditionality or 'quid pro quo' between aid and an investigation. The Ukrainians were not aware that aid was withheld when Trump and Zelensky spoke. Ukraine did not open an investigation, and still received aid and a meeting with President Trump. ""The sad truth is that this has been an overtly political process from the very beginning, and an unwarranted attempt to remove our duly elected President from office. I will vote 'no' and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote against this divisive impeachment."" President Trump's December 17 letter to Speaker Pelosi, which Rep. Hagedorn attached to his statement, can be found here. Hagedorn will vote against the impeachment of President Trump this evening. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-emmer-applaud-announcement-twin-metals-minnesota-offering-mine-plan,Stauber and Emmer Applaud Announcement of Twin Metals Minnesota Offering Mine Plan of Operation,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) made the following statements after Twin Metals Minnesota put forward their Mine Plan of Operation, kicking off the arduous environmental review process required before construction can begin on the project. Congressman Pete Stauber stated, ""In northern Minnesota, mining is our past, present, and future. This Mine Plan of Operation represents the future of our mining industry, as our friends and neighbors will target another key section of the Duluth Complex to supply the world's demand for precious metals. Stauber continued, stating, ""Copper, nickel, and other precious metals found in the Duluth Complex are not just essential to powering the modern world but are also key to unleashing the economic engine in our part of the state. The development of these resources will be done responsibly as our regulations are the strongest in the world and mandate that this company operates at the highest of environmental and labor standards. Stauber concluded, stating, ""We need the jobs and metals this project will provide, so I look forward to seeing our miners meet or exceed every local, state, and federal environmental regulation."" Congressman Tom Emmer stated, ""Mining is a way of life for thousands of Minnesotans. With the largest untapped copper-nickel deposit in the world, our state is ready to step up and realize America's full mining potential. More than two years ago, I introduced Minnesota's Economic Rights (MINER) in the Superior National Forest Act to restore our state's right to explore and - if environmentally appropriate - mine valuable precious metals. Today, because of the MINER Act and the work of this Administration, the announcement of Twin Metal's Mine Plan of Operation is the start of another chapter in Minnesota's rich mining history. Emmer concluded, stating, ""Following an extensive environmental review process designed to protect the natural treasures of our state, this project can provide the region with new jobs and economic prosperity for generations to come. Today's Mine Plan of Operation is the culmination of years of work to fully restore Minnesota's right to explore, and I am pleased that Minnesotans may once again have an ability to showcase to the world what we do best."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-votes-no-articles-impeachment,Stauber Votes No on Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted no on both articles of impeachment. He released the following statement after the vote: ""Today is a sad day for our nation. After months of digging and ignoring the most pressing issues facing this nation, the majority in the House has voted to reverse the 2016 Presidential election. ""Since Speaker Pelosi first announced that she was proceeding with impeachment, she along with Chairmen Schiff and Nadler have acted in a reckless manner. They have operated in secret, instructed witnesses not to answer Republican questions, denied due process, and determined what type of crimes to accuse the President of by using focus groups. Despite these abuses, they have been unsuccessful in proving their case. ""Speaker Pelosi once stated that impeachment must be compelling, overwhelming, and bipartisan. She has failed her own impeachment standard on every count. In fact, the only thing bipartisan about today's impeachment is the opposition to it. ""Impeachment is not a tool to overturn the will of the people. This is exactly what our Founding Fathers warned us to avoid at all costs and I fear that this vote has set a dangerous precedent of voting to impeach whenever one party has control in the House and the other is in the White House. We have a Presidential election next year and the American people deserve to decide the outcome."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4874A3F9-CB89-4E2E-8984-C90B2EF241C4,Emmer Secures $10 Million for Mental Health Services in Farm Country,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=65AD80D2-CDF8-4D2E-9F3F-85DEED74A6A4,Emmer Statement on Spending Bill,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-responds-attacks-southern-minnesota-jobs-and-economy,Hagedorn Responds to Attacks on Southern Minnesota Jobs and Economy,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement in response to attacks on The Mayo Clinic, free enterprise, and southern Minnesota's economy, jobs and way of life by Sen. Bernie Sanders: The attack lodged by Bernie Sanders on The Mayo Clinic highlights the grave threat posed to private, patient-centered medicine by a Democrat Party bent on imposing socialized medicine on the American people. Sanders says more should be done to support rural Americans and the health care institutions serving rural areas. On this we agree. But I strongly reject the pie-in-the-sky notions offered by Sanders and the Democrat Party to micro-manage the business decisions of U.S. medical providers. Instead, we must address the cost burdens of excessive federal regulations and the substandard-reimbursement for Medicare and Medicaid services both of which disproportionately and negatively impact rural medical institutions and residents. The Sanders-Democrat Party's socialist policies will reduce reimbursements to doctors and hospitals, rescind private health insurance, and destroy our high-quality medical care. Lower federal reimbursements for medical services will neither sustain Mayo's model of medical excellence nor properly fund smaller, predominantly rural hospitals. Most assuredly, lower reimbursements will greatly exacerbate the consolidation and closure of rural hospitals. Southern Minnesota is blessed with an array of outstanding rural hospitals and The Mayo Clinic, the preeminent institution of medicine in the world. Mayo, with its Three Shields of clinical practice, education and research, delivers the finest medical care imaginable. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people from the United States and around the globe travel to southern Minnesota for medical care. The jobs of an estimated 100,000 First District residents are, directly and indirectly, tied to health care. This includes 40,000 direct Mayo Clinic jobs in the Rochester area. Make no mistake, Democrats' socialist policies will grossly under-fund medical services, degrade the quality of medical care, destroy high-wage jobs and Rochester's vibrant economy, and shutter rural hospitals. To defend and sustain our medical institutions and world-class medicine, I will fight for commonsense policies to create nationwide health insurance competition; require price transparency to enable medical care shopping; reduce onerous federal regulations; enhance telemedicine; expand the use of pre-tax dollars for health care; and, create high-risk pools to ensure that all Americans are afforded timely, quality medical care and access to life-saving treatments and procedures. As your Congressman, I will protect our brand of high-quality medical care and always defend the jobs and economic interests of our residents, businesses and institutions. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-votes-increase-military-pay-repeal-cadillac-and-medical-device-taxes,"Hagedorn Votes to Increase Military Pay, Repeal Cadillac and Medical Device Taxes",2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted today in favor of two spending packages that would fund the government for Fiscal Year 2020. While I am disappointed with the process by which these bills were developed and with the lack of transparency or concern for the skyrocketing federal deficit, I voted in favor of these measures because they include permanent tax relief and other measures needed by our country and the residents of southern Minnesota. The provisions rebuild our military, provide a three percent pay increase for our troops, retroactively extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit, repeal the Cadillac, medical device and health insurance taxes, and promote competition in the biological products and drug markets by facilitating the entry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of those products and treatments through inclusion of the CREATES Act, said Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-successfully-teams-trump-administration-during-appropriations-process,Stauber Successfully Teams up with Trump Administration During Appropriations Process to Save Mining Jobs,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after successfully stripping harmful anti-mining, anti-jobs language from the Interior appropriations package. Stauber stated, ""In northern Minnesota, mining is a way of life. Unfortunately, the livelihoods of my constituents and the needs of this nation were completely disregarded as an attempt was made to include anti-mining language in the Interior appropriations package. This damaging language would have halted mining in northern Minnesota for the next twenty years and robbed our communities of economic prosperity. Fortunately, with the help of the White House, Republican leadership and Congressman Emmer, we were able to prevent this harmful provision from reaching the House Floor. Stauber continued, stating, ""Northern Minnesota is not a playground for Twin Cities and Coastal elites to spend their weekends, but a place where thousands of us work, recreate and raise our families. Our local economy and rural schools depend on the ability to responsibly develop our God-given resources and in doing so, we are also ensuring that these resources upon which we all rely are developed with the strongest labor and environmental standards in the world. Stauber concluded, stating, ""I will always stand up for our economic drivers and work to bring high-paying jobs to our hardworking miners, union members and their families. We deserve good-paying jobs too. I am deeply thankful to President Trump for standing side by side with us and supporting our way of life."" Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kay Granger stated, ""Representative Stauber fought tirelessly throughout the appropriations process for northern Minnesota. Because of his work and collaboration with the Trump Administration, we were successful in removing this harmful anti-mining provision. I look forward to continuing to work with Representative Stauber in the future on mining, public lands, and other issues."" The anti-mining language Stauber prevented from reaching the House Floor would have halted union labor. Twin Metals Minnesota signed a Project Labor Agreement with leaders from our local unions. The following labor leaders applauded Stauber for his efforts: The Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, Jason George stated, ""We have opposed the generic study of mining in the rainy river watershed since the concept was created by President Obama's administration. We were also grateful to President Trump for stopping it when he became President. A generic study will tell you nothing of any practical use. A thorough, scientific study of a mine plan for an actual project is what we should look at when making decisions about specific mining projects. I thank my friend, Congressman Pete Stauber for stopping the anti-development crowds latest attempt to stop mining plans from coming forward with this useless generic study. Mr. Stauber is a champion for the 8th Congressional District, and a believer in a fair process that allows mining jobs to be created while our environment is protected. I am proud to support him."" The Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, John Raines stated, ""We recently signed a Project Labor Agreement with Twin Metals which means good jobs for middle class families in northern Minnesota. I want to applaud Rep. Stauber and other supporters of jobs in this region."" The President of the Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council, Craig Olson stated, ""The Duluth Building and Construction Trades applaud Congressman Pete Stauber for his hard work to ensure that our members will continue to have the opportunity to earn a decent living and raise their family in northeast Minnesota. The anti-mining language in the Interior appropriations bill would have been devastating to our members. Also, I want to thank the efforts by our members as we continue to have hope that there will be another generation of mining and the jobs it will create."" See original language HERE. See revised language HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F961DAE1-D1AC-45DF-917D-3D89F0783D54,Aurelia Skipwith Confirmed to Lead USFWS,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/lowering-drug-costs-advance-cures,"Hagedorn Votes to Lower Drug Costs, Advance Cures",2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today voted in favor of the Republican amendment offered by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) to a prescription drug pricing bill. The amendment consists entirely of previously agreed upon bipartisan reforms that reduce out of pocket spending, protect access to new treatments, improve price transparency and promote competition. Despite bipartisan support, the amendment was defeated by liberal Democrats in a 201-223 vote. Hagedorn voted against H.R. 3, a partisan bill that would impose government-controlled price-fixing on drugs risking future investments in medical research needed to develop new lifesaving drug treatments and therapies. The House passed this bill in a 230-192 vote. The Council of Economic Advisers estimates that over the next 10 years H.R. 3 would prevent up to 100 new drugs from entering the U.S. market, reducing Americans' average lifespan by an estimated four months. Additionally, the lack of new treatments and worsening health outcomes resulting from H.R. 3 could lead to economic costs exceeding $1 trillion in the ensuing decade. That number far surpasses any of the bill's projected savings. Lowering prescription drug prices is one of my top priorities. American taxpayers and consumers should not be subsidizing lower prescription drug prices overseas. We need price transparency and a One Drug, One Price' policy, so Americans do not pay more than Canadians, French and other industrialized nations for the same exact American-made drugs, said Hagedorn. I am proud to support the Republican amendment, which will reduce drug costs for patients, advance treatments for devastating diseases, and because it consists entirely of bipartisan principles, could actually become law. H.R. 3 does not align with these principles, as it imposes massive federal control of our economy, which is why the bill lacks broad bipartisan support, he continued. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/amendment-help-small-businesses-included-passage-ndaa,Hagedorn Amendment to Help Small Businesses Included in Passage of NDAA,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, the House passed H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA), by a vote of 377-48. Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted yea. Included in the final version of the legislation was an amendment authored by Rep. Hagedorn to help small businesses by directing federal agencies to pay small contractors faster, easing the financial burden and costs of unpredictable payments. The amendment codifies a requirement that agencies pay contractors within a goal of 15 days after receiving proper invoice. Codifying this payment schedule will prevent tampering by future administrations and give small contractors a level playing field with federal contracts. Small businesses depend on access to steady cash flow. Inconsistent and delayed payments can result in unpaid employees and stifle the growth of small businesses and the creation of new jobs. Assurance of timely payments helps small businesses to flourish and engage in federal contracts. This stability also encourages new vendors to join the federal marketplace increasing competition and reducing the burden on taxpayers, said Hagedorn. The full text of the amendment can be found on pages 2,926 and 2,927 of the NDAA Conference Report. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-usmca-agreement-statement,Hagedorn Statement on Agreement to Pass USMCA,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a bipartisan agreement to bring the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to a vote on the House floor: As the first member of the Minnesota delegation to support USMCA, I am thrilled that the White House, Republican leadership and Speaker Pelosi were able to reach an agreement to finally deliver this much-needed and well-deserved win to our workers, businesses, farmers and families. USMCA will open new markets, expand economic opportunity and create new high-wage jobs, build momentum for trade deals with China and other nations, and help protect and promote our rural way of life in southern Minnesota. I expect USMCA to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, and I hope the Senate will move quickly to ratify the deal and send it to President Trump's desk so that the agreement can be implemented as quickly as possible for the American people. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-agreement-usmca-great-news-our-nation,Stauber: Agreement on USMCA is Great News for Our Nation,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement upon the news of an official agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement. ""Today's announcement of an agreement is great news for our nation, and long overdue. While President Trump negotiated this critical trade deal over a year ago, Speaker Pelosi delayed the vote on the USMCA in pursuit of partisan impeachment. After months of relentless advocacy from House Republicans, I am relieved Speaker Pelosi finally did the right thing for the nation and agreed to move forward with the USMCA. This trade agreement will expand our markets, add close to $63 billion to the economy, and create 176,000 new jobs- with thousands of jobs coming to Minnesota. I have supported this trade agreement from day one and I applaud President Trump for delivering this win to Minnesota's farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and families."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-introduces-amendment-drastically-reduce-cost-insulin,Stauber Introduces Amendment to Drastically Reduce Cost of Insulin,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced an amendment to dramatically lower the cost of insulin at the pharmacy counter. Stauber introduced his amendment to the House Rules Committee to modify H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Of his amendment, Stauber stated, ""Too often, I hear from Minnesotans who are struggling to cover the rising cost of insulin, which can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month. These high costs often force families and seniors to make the difficult choice between buying this critical medication or putting food on the table. As more and more individuals across the nation die from rationing insulin, I believe Members of Congress have a moral responsibility to act. My amendment will directly reduce the cost of this lifesaving drug and I strongly urge my colleagues to support it."" Currently, insulin is one of the most rebated drugs on the market. Stauber's amendment would require rebates to go directly to the consumers rather than the middlemen, reducing the cost of insulin by up to 75 percent. It would also mandate a report to Congress on how this amendment impacts the cost of insulin and saves consumers money. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C5CF5393-6313-4BA9-BC03-FE513C0FB160,Members of the Minnesota Delegation Honor Fallen National Guardsmen,2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=723F4C99-C86A-41B0-BB5B-779433A112DB,Emmer Issues Statement on Minnesota National Guard Helicopter Crash,2019-12-05,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E840AC43-A0BA-4994-9BAF-E412612E01A7,Members of the Minnesota Delegation Urge the Department of Transportation to Provide More Transparency into its Grant Selection Process,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-investment-expand-rural-education-and-healthcare-access,Stauber Announces Investment to Expand Rural Education and Healthcare Access in Minnesota,2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allocate more than $730,000 for two projects that will expand access to education and healthcare opportunities in rural Minnesota. Of this investment, Congressman Stauber stated, ""Access to a quality education and healthcare is vital, but unfortunately those living in our rural communities are too often left behind. I am grateful to the USDA for allocating these funds to Minnesota's rural communities. By expanding access to distance learning and telemedicine services, even more of our rural residents will be able to live happy and prosperous lives."" Education Innovation Partners Cooperative Center is receiving a $500,000 grant to provide distance learning services to 28 sites across six Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. The USDA's investment will enable approximately 1,500 teachers to provide distance learning opportunities for 21,000 students, annually. CentraCare Health System is receiving a $234,648 grant to establish a telemedicine project and address the shortage of specialty care physicians in rural areas. Video equipment will be placed at 10 locations in eight central Minnesota counties: Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Renville, Stearns, Swift, Todd, and Wadena. An additional 73 individual patient sites will be added as a result of this project with an estimated additional 2,000 patients served over the project's two-year period. Stauber's announcement is in coordination with Deputy Under Secretary LaVoy's recent announcement that the USDA is investing $42.5 million in 133 distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and two U.S. territories: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The USDA is providing the funding through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program. These investments will benefit 5.4 million rural residents. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-applauds-agreement-hire-local-labor-line-3-replacement-project,Stauber Applauds Agreement to Hire Local Labor for Line 3 Replacement Project,2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after leaders from Enbridge Energy, pipeline contractors, and construction unions signed a Project Labor Agreement to ensure Minnesota's skilled workers will be hired to construct the Line 3 replacement pipeline. ""We are overdue to replace the current pipeline. The Line 3 replacement project will create thousands of jobs in our communities and will continue to deliver low-cost energy to Americans. Thanks to this Project Labor Agreement between LiUNA of Minnesota and North Dakota, the United Association of Plumber and Pipefitters, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Teamsters International, and Enbridge, these jobs will be filled by hardworking Minnesotans with the strongest labor protections in the world. Good paying union jobs are vital to Minnesota's success, so I am thankful to our labor partners and this company for making this commitment and I look forward to beginning construction on this replacement pipeline soon.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/writes-epa-about-renewable-fuel-standard,"Hagedorn Writes EPA about Renewable Fuel Standard, Small Refinery Exemptions",2019-12-02,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Last week, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) filed comments with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to express frustration with and demand changes to the agency's practice of granting Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waivers to large or unqualified refineries. I am here today to make my position clear that I expect the EPA to uphold the President's promise made on October 4, 2019, to rural America and to implement the Congress's intent on the Renewable Fuel Standard. I write to you today in frustration. In the last three years, waivers granted to refineries by your agency have eliminated four billion gallons of ethanol. That's a quarter of the ethanol produced last year in the U.S. -- the equivalent of 50 ethanol plants. With two biodiesel and 11 ethanol plants across southern Minnesota, these exemptions have negative consequences for the First District of Minnesota, wrote Hagedorn. Hagedorn also laid out a list of demands for ending EPA's loose interpretation of the Small Refinery Exemptions (SRE) Rule, which can be found below: Enforce the original biofuel targets that were agreed upon by President Trump, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, former Energy Secretary Rick Perry and yourself; Limit the ability of large and unqualified companies to use SRE's; Restore all the lost gallons that were destroyed by retroactive SRE waivers granted for years 2016, 2017 and 2018; and, Boost the proposed volume requirements by the amount of retroactive exemptions EPA reasonably anticipates granting for 2019 and 2020. The full text of the comments can be found here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-demanding-answers-build-grants,Hagedorn Demanding Answers on BUILD Grants,2019-11-27,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) has contacted the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) to request a debrief relating to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MNDOT) $25 million grant request to complete the Highway 14 Corridor from Nicollet to New Ulm. Recently, MNDOT'sBetter Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)Transportation Discretionary Grant request was not awarded by DOT.Rep. Hagedorn worked alongside Governor Walz, MNDOT officials and a bipartisan group of local legislators to advocate for the project. Additionally, Hagedorn yesterday signed onto a Minnesota congressional delegation letterasking DOT to provide insight into the BUILD grant selection process. Several competitive grant applications from across Minnesota for worthwhile projects, such as the completion of the Highway 14 Corridor, were submitted throughout the year, with none of them receiving funding. Completion of the Highway 14 Corridor is a project 50 years in the making with broad bipartisan support and cooperation. The project remains my top transportation priority, as completion of Highway 14 will significantly increase safety and commerce in our state and rural communities. I believe that Minnesotans, the Walz administration, my House and Senate colleagues, and I deserve a straight-forward explanation concerning our BUILD grant requests and guidance for future applications, said Hagedorn. A copy of the delegation letter can be found here. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5C1D9E63-E112-47A8-8ECE-A9A739384F62,"Klobuchar, Smith, Emmer Announce $200K USDA Grant To Improve Rural Health Care in Central Minnesota",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/contracting-bill-approved-small-business-cmte,Hagedorn-Evans Contracting Bill Approved by Small Business Committee,2019-11-20,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON The House Small Business Committee today voted unanimously to approve H.R. 5146, the bipartisan Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019. The bill was introduced by Reps. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) and works to remove barriers to entry for small businesses looking to compete for federal prime contracts by requiring contract officers to consider relevant past performance and subcontractor experience of these companies. The legislation now advances to a vote by the full House of Representatives, which is expected by early next year. By removing this barrier to entry, we will incentivize small businesses to enter or rejoin the federal contracting community. As more companies enter the federal marketplace, competition will increase and, as a result, we will see increased efficiency and better results for the American taxpayers, said Hagedorn. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and vital to helping middle neighborhoods' shift toward growth and away from blight. I'm pleased to be the lead co-sponsor of this bipartisan bill that would help small businesses to overcome the past performance' hurdle that has unfairly kept them from competing for federal prime contracts, said Evans. I would like to commend Vice Chair Evans and Rep. Hagedorn and for their collaboration on this bill and working to make it easier for small businesses seeking to perform as prime contractors. Knowing how a small business performed a contract in the past is an important indicator of a small business' ability to successfully perform in the future. This bill would allow small businesses to leverage past performance experience obtained as part of joint ventures and subcontracts, which is an important step towards increasing opportunity, said Committee on Small Business Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07). This bill would unlock additional opportunities for small businesses pursuing government contracts with the Small Business Administration. I thank Representatives Hagedorn and Evans for their leadership in ensuring a level playing field for our nation's small contractors, said Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Steve Chabot (OH-01). Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A0B4B71A-E523-4C84-BD85-DB29B5773C7A,Emmer Announces Wright County Town Hall,2019-11-18,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-phillips-congressional-staff-participate-first-ever-congressional,Stauber And Phillips Congressional Staff Participate in First-Ever Congressional Depolarization Workshop,2019-11-13,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"HERMANTOWN, MN – Recently, 14 congressional staffers – six from the field offices of Congressman Pete Stauber (R, MN-08) and eight from the Minnetonka office of Congressman Dean Phillips (D, MN-03) – gathered to participate in a day-long depolarization workshop facilitated by the non-profit citizens' organization, Better Angels. Stauber and Phillips are serving their first terms Washington. Both Congressmen have heard loud and clear from Minnesotans who want their elected leaders to put partisan politics aside and get things done, and when Better Angels co-founder Bill Doherty presented the opportunity to build a foundation of understanding and respect between their district offices, the two members jumped at the chance. ""As Americans, our commonalities far outweigh our differences,"" said Stauber. ""While there is a lot of hyper-partisanship in Congress right now, I remain committed to identifying areas in which both sides of the aisle hold common ground and working with all of my colleagues to pass legislation that will benefit every American. I am incredibly thankful to my friend Dean Phillips and his staff for joining mine in this important workshop and for sharing our vision of a more unified nation."" ""My office is grounded on the principle that representation begins with listening and the belief that no party has a monopoly on good ideas,"" said Phillips. ""What you hear on cable news is different than what you hear in cul de sacs – there's immense value in having the hard conversations respectfully, and in finding common ground on which to build good policy. I'm grateful to my extraordinary staff, to my friend and colleague Pete Stauber, and to the Stauber team, for leading by example and being partners in the mission to elevate what unites us."" Stauber and Phillips staff participate in pair discussions. At the meeting in Forest Lake, the group put aside politics as usual to focus on Better Angels' nonpartisan listening and conversation curriculum. Exercises are designed to help participants better understand the point of view of those on the other side of the political divide, engage those with whom they disagree, uncover common ground. ""This was the first-ever Better Angels workshop in Congress,"" said Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota professor, Co-Founder of Better Angels, and co-moderator of the Phillips-Stauber session. ""We thought starting with staff members would create momentum, and indeed it has. When I tell community members about this gathering, they break into applause."" In Congress, Stauber and Phillips are members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, have worked together on legislation that fully funds special education, repeals the medical device tax, and expands access to mental health and addiction treatment. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-committed-to-highway-14,Hagedorn Committed to Completing Highway 14 Corridor,2019-11-12,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) issued the following statement in response to developments relating to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) request for $25 million in federal funding from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)Transportation Discretionary Grant program for the completion of the Highway 14 Corridor from Nicollet to New Ulm: ""Despite our relentless efforts, MnDOT's request for a $25 million BUILD Grant for the completion of the Highway 14 Corridor from Nicollet to New Ulm was not approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. ""In bipartisan fashion, I worked alongside Governor Tim Walz, MnDOT officials, local legislators and others to fiercely advocate for this project. Special thanks to the Governor for personally contacting Secretary Chao and helping us make our case. ""Unfortunately, the career staff at the U.S. Department of Transportation determined that our application along with three other BUILD Grant requests from Minnesota did not meet the necessary score to warrant funding. ""Completion of the Highway 14 from Nicollet to New Ulm and securing further airport improvements for Rochester and Mankato remain my top infrastructure priorities. For safety, commerce and many other reasons these projects are critically needed. I pledge to continue working with all involved, in truly bipartisan fashion, to gain the necessary funding to complete the long overdue Highway 14 Corridor project and secure additional safetyfixes at Mankato Regional and Rochester International Airports as soon as possible."" Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7CBDE5A2-1FF2-4EC4-B703-0F825600AEAB,"Klobuchar, Smith, Peterson, Emmer Lead Minnesota Delegation in Request for Aid for State Farmers Recovering from Flooding",2019-11-07,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D113A271-B6A7-4E34-9A24-CE7B982BBD82,Emmer Pushes for Repeal of the Medical Device Tax,2019-11-06,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0197B68E-E9F4-42B5-A950-526FD33CD5D8,Emmer Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Necessary Mental Health Care,2019-11-05,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4C088AB8-8320-4254-B565-C351390C86C5,Au revoir Paris Climate Accord,2019-11-05,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/support-national-veterans,"Hagedorn, Crow and Schneider Introduce Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week",2019-11-04,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressmen Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Jason Crow (CO-06) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) today introduced the bipartisan H. Res. 677, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. This resolution supports the Small Business Administration and its programs that support Veterans who start and own small businesses. Programs include funding for veteran-owned small businesses, training for veteran entrepreneurship and support for veteran contracting. The resolution honors the 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses that employ nearly 5.8 million individuals. The sixth annual National Veterans Small Business Week will be celebrated November 4-8, 2019 and will focus on different topics relating to veteran business ownership throughout the week including transition assistance, entrepreneurial training, stakeholders and resources, access to capital, government contracting, and disaster assistance. Supporting our military heroes and helping them succeed once they return home is one of the most important things we can do as Americans. The work of the Small Business Administration through Veterans Small Business Week is an important way to give back to those who have given so much. Supporting this program is critical to helping veterans find success and fulfillment and achieve the American Dream, said Hagedorn. We have a responsibility to be there for our veterans when they take off the uniform. Making sure veterans have the tools and resources they need to build and run small businesses ensures we are keeping our promise to them. National Veterans Small Business Week is just one way we can make sure we are not just raising awareness about veteran-owned small businesses, but actually helping invest in them for the future, said Crow. We have a solemn duty to support our veterans when they hang up their uniform and transition into civilian life. One of those ways is helping our veterans who chose to start a small business. The 2.5 million successful veteran-owned small businesses are evidence that the leadership, problem solving, and communications skills gained by those who serve our nation translate well to entrepreneurial success. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution recognizing National Veterans Small Business Week and will continue to support resources to help more veterans start and grow businesses in our communities, said Schneider. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F69B1722-B5EC-40D7-B23E-DEF30DBF7F2F,Emmer Statement on the Closure of Electroluxs St. Cloud Freezer Factory,2019-11-01,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F013670A-CEC4-4D7A-94EA-C4E2D49782F8,Emmer Statement on Impeachment Resolution,2019-10-31,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/votes-against-unwarranted-partisan-impeachment,"Hagedorn Votes Against Unwarranted, Partisan Impeachment Proceedings",2019-10-31,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted against the resolution to pursue impeachment against the President of the United States. Throughout this entire process, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and House Democrats have acted in an overtly political and hyper partisan fashion in an unwarranted effort to remove our duly elected president.The resolution offered by the Democrats today was a public relations charade to try to validate their closed, one-sided and partisan impeachment exercise. Instead of focusing on impeachment and politics, I encourage my Democrat colleagues to work in a bipartisan fashion with Republicans and pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade deal, move forward with a transportation and infrastructure bill, enact measures to secure America's borders, and consider commonsense solutions to drive down the price of generic prescription drugs, said Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-statement-vote-against-impeachment-resolution,Stauber Statement on Vote Against Impeachment Resolution,2019-10-31,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after voting no on the impeachment resolution. ""For weeks, Adam Schiff and Speaker Pelosi have deprived the American people of a fair and transparent impeachment process by holding closed door hearings, preventing Members of Congress from listening in on the cross examination of witnesses, stopping Republican Members from calling their own witnesses, and leaking cherry-picked bits of testimony to members of the press. ""The American people deserve better than these Soviet-style impeachment proceedings. Today, I voted against the impeachment resolution as it would allow Schiff to continue to act as prosecutor, judge, and juror and do absolutely nothing to provide this Administration with the same due process rights which were afforded in past presidential impeachments. It is critical to note that while Democrat Leadership chooses to continue with these unfair impeachment proceedings, serious issues like lowering the cost of healthcare, modernizing our infrastructure, and growing our economy are being put on the backburner."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-leads-legislation-prohibit-abortions-based-down-syndrome-diagnosis,Stauber Leads Legislation to Prohibit Abortions Based on Down Syndrome Diagnosis,2019-10-30,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped introduce H.R. 4903, the Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act, which will place a federal ban on abortions that are based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. Stauber joined Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) and 30 other members of Congress in introducing this legislation. Of this legislation, Stauber stated, ""As the proud father of a child with Down syndrome, it absolutely breaks my heart to hear that some individuals choose to terminate their pregnancy when they learn that their child will have Down syndrome. I believe every life has value and should be protected, which is why I am proud to join Representative Estes in introducing this critical legislation."" Congressman Estes stated, ""As October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I am happy to champion this bill to protect the unborn and the most vulnerable in our society. Individuals with Down syndrome enrich countless lives and communities and deserve the same protections and opportunities under federal law, beginning with the fundamental right to life. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this common-sense pro-life legislation."" Specifically, H.R. 4903 would make it illegal for a doctor to knowingly perform an abortion that's being sought because the baby has or may have Down syndrome. Mothers are barred from being prosecuted or held liable for any violation, ensuring that full responsibility will be placed on the doctor performing the abortion. Background: In the United States, over two thirds of unborn babies with Down syndrome are aborted. Since arriving in Congress, Stauber has supported the disability community, most recently introducing H.R. 4095, the Family Care Act, which would help families with disabled dependents better afford necessary services and care. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-s-aviation-safety-legislation-clears-house-he-becomes-republican,"As Stauber’s Aviation Safety Legislation Clears House, He Becomes Republican Freshman with Most Stand-Alone Measures to Pass Chamber",2019-10-28,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid the hyper partisan gridlock that's ongoing in Congress, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that his legislation, H.R. 1775, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act, passed the House with bipartisan support. With the passage of H.R. 1775, Stauber has now passed more stand-alone pieces of legislation through the House this Congress than any other freshman Republican or member of the Minnesota House delegation. H.R. 1775 would establish a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) taskforce to determine what improvements should be made to the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, which alerts pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect the safety of the flight. Of the passage of H.R. 1775, Congressman Stauber stated, ""Although NOTAMs contain critical safety information, they are often lengthy and difficult to understand. These inefficiencies have the potential to create life threatening situations. My legislation will ensure the continued safety of air travel by requiring that safety protocols are consistently maintained and improved upon."" Stauber followed, stating, ""At a time when many good initiatives are being stalled due to partisan politics and gridlock, I am especially thankful that my colleagues supported this critical legislation in a bipartisan manner. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to achieve more bipartisan wins for Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District and the nation."" Watch Congressman Stauber speak in support of this legislation on the House Floor, HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7FF46D8E-EB89-462A-9C4F-72BC81E78D5A,ICYMI: Emmer Announces New Legislation While Questioning Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg,2019-10-24,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-carver-county-town-hall-1,Emmer Announces Carver County Town Hall,2019-10-22,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Otsego, MN- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding atown hallin Carver County. ServingMinnesota's Sixth District in Congress is a privilege and since you have trusted me to represent you in Washington,I have promised to be transparent, accountable, and most importantly -accessible,said Emmer.""I will continue to keep that promise. I am proud to announce my 11th town hall of the year to build on the important conversations our communities are having."" Date: November 5, 2019 Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Location:Waconia City Hall 201 S Vine St, Waconia, MN 55387 ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3F9E1BEF-F4EB-49E1-B750-84D3644D5583,Emmer Announces Carver County Town Hall,2019-10-21,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=53235569-51F9-4892-93D1-C6E2D56932B9,"SEC Calls for Proposals for Emerging Companies, Like Emmers Main Street Growth Act",2019-10-21,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-hagedorn-womens-business-act-passes-house,"Davids-Hagedorn Womens Business Centers Improvements Act Passes House, Advances to Senate",2019-10-21,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON This evening, H.R. 4405, the Women's Business Center Improvements Act of 2019, authored by Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) and co-authored by Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. This bipartisan legislation supports women entrepreneurs nationwide by modernizing and strengthening the Small Business Administration's Women's Business Centers (WBC) program. The bill increases access to training, counseling and assistance plans, capital, business development, and workforce investment that is essential to creating new businesses, expanding enterprises and the U.S. economy. The measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration. I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan nature of this small business bill. Enhancing Women's Business Centers will help foster a new generation of women business leaders, further expand our economy, and help hardworking Americans achieve their goals and dreams. Thanks to Congresswoman Davids for championing and managing H.R. 4405. I am proud to stand with Rep. Davids to promote women-owned enterprises. And thanks to House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Velzquez and Ranking Member Chabot for their bipartisan support, Hagedorn said. Women are the fastest growing sector of entrepreneurs, but many unique challenges still exist for women, particularly women of color, to start and grow a business. By properly funding Women's Business Centers, we can increase access to vital counseling and training services for female small business owners that help set them up for success. That's why I am so proud the House passed this bipartisan legislation, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to do the same so we can help create a fair playing field for female entrepreneurs, said Davids. This important legislation provides increased support and updates to the Women's Business Centers program that trained over 114,000 clients last year. I thank Representative Hagedorn for his leadership on this bill and congratulate him on its passage, said House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01). This is an opportunity to expand consulting and training opportunities for women in order to diversify our entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are seeing an increase in the number of women seeking autonomy from traditional employment paths, which has resulted in wanting to run their own business. This bill provides an avenue for women, many of whom have been typically underrepresented, to gain the skills necessary to be successful in this global economic market, said Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Interim Director, Southeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center. Rep. Hagedorn speaks in support of Women's Business Centers with H.R. 4405. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-over-2-million-grant-money-prevent-violence-against-women,Stauber Announces Over $2 Million in Grant Money to Prevent Violence Against Women,2019-10-21,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the Department of Justice is awarding over $2 million to four organizations in his district – Anishinabe Legal Services, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Men as Peacemakers, and Mending the Sacred Hoop – to help prevent violence against women. Of this funding, Stauber stated, ""During my time as a law enforcement officer, I saw the devastating impact that sexual violence and domestic abuse has had on women and families living in our communities. This is an issue we must take seriously, which is why I'm happy to announce this important investment being made in Minnesota's Eighth District. Earlier this year, I voted in favor of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, which supports these organizations in their mission to combat violence against women, and I remain committed to advocating for programs that support victims and survivors across Minnesota."" The breakdown of the money is as follows: Anishinabe Legal Services in Cass Lake will receive $600,000. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Cass Lake will receive $810,821. Men as Peacemakers in Duluth will receive $348,944. Mending the Sacred Loop in Duluth will receive $302,174. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F13F7F46-3B79-49EF-92DD-EE781515A382,Emmer Named Leading Republican on House FinTech Task Force,2019-10-17,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/renewable-fuel-standard,Hagedorn Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard,2019-10-17,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement in response to the EPA's proposal regarding the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): I spoke with the White House and strongly advised that the EPA's proposed rule should be revised and reissued to align with the ethanol policy principles outlined by the President on October 4. President Trump was clear that the Renewable Fuel Standard must be administered the way Congress intended. I will continue to hold EPA's feet to the fire to ensure proper and full implementation of the RFS and the ethanol program. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/contain-isis-condemn-turkey,"Hagedorn Votes to Contain ISIS, Condemn Turkey",2019-10-16,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted in favor of a bipartisan resolution to voice support for policies to contain and destroy ISIS in the Middle East. Hagedorn also condemned Turkey's recent provocative military actions by cosponsoring Rep. Liz Cheney's (WY-at-large) legislation to impose further sanctions on Turkey. The Kurds have long been our allies in the fight against ISIS and it is critical we stand with our partners as we work to roll back the resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East and throughout the world. It is imperative that we keep Americans safe. I respectfully call upon the Administration to put forward a plan of action for stabilizing the situation in Syria, preventing the spread of Islamist extremist terror groups, and defending our interests without, if at all possible, additional military engagement, said Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-80750-grant-leech-lake-tribal-college,"Stauber Announces $80,750 Grant for Leech Lake Tribal College",2019-10-15,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that Leech Lake Tribal College will receive $80,750 in grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be used to purchase new information technology, library and security equipment. Of this grant, Stauber said, ""I am incredibly happy to announce that the USDA has decided to make this significant investment in the Leech Lake Tribal College. This educational institution plays a vital role in the Leech Lake community, so I look forward to seeing the money help build state-of-the-art facilities to prepare native students for the workforce as well as help preserve the Anishinaabe language, culture, and traditions."" The Leech Lake Tribal College operates on the Leech Lake Reservation, located just outside of Cass Lake, Minnesota. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-1192245-grant-minnesota-bureau-criminal-apprehension-combat,"Stauber Announces $1,192,245 Grant for Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to Combat Drug Crisis",2019-10-08,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will receive a $1,192,245 grant from the 2019 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Anti-Heroin Task Force Program. Specifically, these funds will be used for drug enforcement purposes, including investigations and activities related to the unlawful distribution of heroin and prescription opioids. Of this grant, Congressman Stauber stated, ""As a former Duluth police officer, I know from firsthand experience that our law enforcement officers are doing everything in their power to combat the drug crisis ravaging our communities, but they need help. That's why I am so glad to announce this much-needed investment in our community. This grant money will supplement the great work already being done by Minnesota's law enforcement officers, helping to drastically reduce the distribution and use of heroin and other illicit drugs."" Earlier this year, Congressman Stauber sent a letter requesting sufficient funding for the COPS programs. Click HERE to read the letter. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:39:44Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3D2AB684-D42B-4574-86FF-3F47F5E0744F,Emmer Applauds Trump Administration Efforts to Support Renewable Fuels,2019-10-05,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/renewable-fuels-standard,Hagedorn Lends Support to Renewable Fuels Standard Agreement,2019-10-04,2019,2019-10,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today announced his support for the Trump Administration's proposed implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Small Refinery Exemptions (SRE): I am pleased President Trump and Secretary Perdue followed through on their promises to support farmers and take steps toward enforcing the RFS the way Congress intended. This agreement will help restore demand for grain farmers and provide stability for agri-businesses and biofuels operators. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I will continue to monitor and weigh in on this issue as the administration administers these new ethanol program regulations. This is a win' for southern Minnesota and rural America. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=67A6DCD9-4EE4-4A39-97AF-F2FBF6A334B9,Emmer Applauds CFPB Efforts to Foster Innovation for the Financial Services Industry,2019-09-30,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/houston-county-town-hall,Hagedorn Meets with Constituents at Town Hall in Houston County,2019-09-30,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"LA CRESCENT, Minn. This evening, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) met with Houston County residents at the La Crescent Area Event Center as part of his town hall tour across southern Minnesota. This was Hagedorn's seventh in-person town hall meeting since he began a 21-county town hall tour in early June. More than 80 constituents attended the event. Hagedorn answered 16 questions all of which were asked by Houston County residents on a wide range of topics including healthcare, impeachment proceedings, and his recently introduced vocational training legislation, the American Workforce Empowerment Act, H.R. 4469. Hagedorn articulated his agriculture, small business and medical care agenda to defend the economic interests of constituents and local enterprises. Additionally, Hagedorn, who once again expressed stern opposition to the divisive Democrat impeachment agenda, highlighted his issue-oriented priorities to keep America safe, reform the federal government to expand economic growth, and defend the Constitutional Rights of the American people. Serving the hardworking people of southern Minnesota in Congress is an honor and a privilege. I always enjoy hearing from my constituents and discussing the issues that are important to their daily lives. Since being sworn into Congress, I have made 36 return trips to southern Minnesota and have held more than 150 meetings in the district. I look forward to continuing these discussions across the First District and working towards bipartisan solutions on USMCA and other trade agreements, infrastructure, lowering prescription drug prices, border security and other issues vital to southern Minnesotans and our rural way of life, said Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4FB2C325-E47B-4B87-B955-3D74898C66F1,Emmer Announces Anoka County Town Hall,2019-09-27,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/american-workforce-empowerment-act,Hagedorn Touts Bipartisan American Workforce Empowerment Act on House Floor,2019-09-27,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressmen Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning in favor of their bipartisan legislation, H.R. 4469, the American Workforce Empowerment Act. The Hagedorn-Van Drew bill will expand the application of 529 savings plans to include educational expenses spent on programs leading to post-secondary credential, as defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including tools and equipment. Apprenticeship programs registered under the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 will also be 529-eligible. For our economy to continue growing, workers need technical skills, the right training and education funding. Workforce development is a bipartisan goal strongly supported by both employers and employees, said Hagedorn. I ask my colleagues to support our bipartisan legislation, so Americans can receive education and technical training to pursue their dreams and expand our economy. Small businesses are in need of machinists, welders, truck drivers and an array of qualified trades and labor-intensive professions. We should do everything we can to incentivize technical skills training and apprenticeships for those who like to work with their hands and see the product of their hard work, said Van Drew. By making registered apprenticeships eligible, we can more easily and readily close the wide gap of good paying positions that have gone unfilled in our robust economy. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/faa-funds-mankato-airport-safety,Hagedorn Announces FAA Funding for Safety Improvements at Mankato Regional Airport,2019-09-26,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded funding that is critical for safety and operations at Mankato Regional Airport. I am thrilled that after several months of collaboration with the FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation, Mankato Regional Airport will receive $337,770 for the construction of new taxiways and runway improvements that will enhance safety and efficiency for business aviation, flight training and our regional economy. Thank you to Secretary Chao, the FAA and the hardworking men and women at Mankato Regional for making this possible, said Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/supporting-bill-protect-minnesota-farmers,Hagedorn Supports Bill to Protect Minnesota Farmers,2019-09-26,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) yesterday voted in favor of H.R. 1595, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2019. The legislation passed the U.S. House by a vote of 321 to 103. The legislation prohibits banks from withholding financial services from legitimate marijuana-related businesses, including Minnesota hemp farms and retail outlets. Similar language, recognizing industrial hemp under federal law, was included in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). This bipartisan bill will facilitate commerce and protect southern Minnesota's hemp farmers from discriminatory banking practices that would damage our agricultural economy and rural communities. The legislation enjoys broad support from financial institutions and farmers across the state, said Hagedorn. Hagedorn clarified that he does not support the legalization of recreational marijuana use. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/womens-business-center-bill-approved,Hagedorns Womens Business Center Bill Approved by Small Business Committee,2019-09-26,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Yesterday, H.R. 4405, the bipartisan Women's Business Centers Improvements Act of 2019, introduced by Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03), was unanimously approved by the House Small Business Committee. The legislation supports women entrepreneurs nationwide by modernizing and strengthening the Women Business Centers (WBC) program by increasing access to training, counseling and assistance plans that are essential to growing new businesses and our economy. I thank Representative Davids for her leadership and my colleagues on the Small Business Committee for their support, said Hagedorn. ""We are one step closer to more effectively promoting women entrepreneurship and empowering a new generation of business leaders to achieve the American Dream, he said. I thank Representative Hagedorn for his hard work on this bill. This legislation will help to bring greater efficiency and other modernizations to the Women's Business Centers program, said House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH). The bill now awaits further consideration by the full House of Representatives. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/applauds-us-japan-trade-agreement,Hagedorn Applauds U.S. Trade Agreement with Japan,2019-09-25,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement opens the Japanese market for more than 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural products, either duty free or with reduced tariff access for Minnesota products. Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) supports this agreement as a boon to the southern Minnesota economy. This agreement will increase southern Minnesota exports such as pork, poultry, dairy, sweet corn and ethanol, said Hagedorn. We must act in a bipartisan fashion to pass the Japan agreement immediately. This will expand our economy, create high-wage jobs and help build momentum for completion and passage of additional trade pacts with China, Vietnam and other nations. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-peterson-introduce-gray-wolf-legislation,Stauber and Peterson Introduce Gray Wolf Legislation,2019-09-25,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congressman Collin Peterson (MN-07) introduced the Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2019, which would return the management of the gray wolf to state control. ""Despite its evident recovery, the gray wolf remains listed due to arbitrary judicial decisions made thousands of miles away from gray wolf territory. In Minnesota, keeping the gray wolf on the Endangered Species List threatens our very way of life, as the animal cannot be deterred while attacks on family-owned livestock and pets increase,"" said Stauber. ""Minnesotans know better than Washington bureaucrats on how to manage their own wildlife populations, which is why I am proud to join Congressman Peterson in introducing legislation that will empower state and tribal agencies to tailor a management plan that meet local needs."" ""Choosing between protecting their livelihood or complying with a federal judicial decision is a choice no farmer should have to make,"" said Peterson. ""The gray wolf population should be managed by the states, where it belongs. This is practical, bipartisan legislation that balances safety with gray wolf population management and urges states to consult with tribes early and often when crafting management plans."" Of this legislation, Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunter's Association Craig L. Engwall stated, ""The gray wolf has recovered in Minnesota by all reasonable measures, particularly those provided in the Endangered Species Act. The federal recovery plan for the gray wolf identified a recovered population number of 1,251 – 1,400 wolves. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) winter wolf population survey in 2015-16 estimated the population to be approximately 2,300. MNDNR concluded there has been no biologically or statistically significant change in the size of the statewide mid-winter wolf population over the past 4 years of surveys. An appeal of the District Court ruling has been heard, but the appeal process is lengthy and leaves no effective wolf management in Minnesota. A legislative fix is a more suitable solution to the problem."" Background: In 2013, the gray wolf was removed from the Endangered Species Act under President Obama's Fish and Wildlife Service because it had fully recovered and no longer qualified to remain under federal protection, returning management to the states. Unfortunately, a federal judge based out of Washington, D.C. decided to move the wolf back onto the Endangered Species list, tying the hands of states like Minnesota. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-van-drew-introduce-vocational-and-skilled-bill,Hagedorn-Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Vocational and Skilled Workforce,2019-09-24,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressmen Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Ron Estes (KS-04) and Paul Mitchell (MI-10) introducedthe American Workforce Empowerment Act, a bipartisan solution to address the growing shortage of skilled workers to fill job openings in the technical and skilled trades. The Hagedorn-Van Drew legislation empowers aspiring skilled workers to pursue vocational training by utilizing pre-tax dollars from their 529 savings plans for education, training, certain apprenticeships and the purchase of necessary tools and equipment for their vocations. Specifically, the bill expands Section 529 eligibility to include educational and training expensesspent on any training programleading toarecognizedpost-secondary credentialas defined inthe Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including tools and equipment, and National Apprenticeship Act of 1937(NAA) registered apprenticeship programs, which trade unions and manufacturers describe as vital to training America'sworkforce. Workforcedevelopment is key to sustaining jobs and economic growth. Trade unions, manufacturers, small businesses and industry groups are concernedabout the increasing shortage of skilled trade workers, and under current law, hardworking individuals wishing to pursue post-secondary technical training, trade skills oranindustry-recognized credential are often limited to eligible institutions asdefined by the IRS and in Section 3 of WIOA. Additionally, many apprenticeship programs formed under the (NAA), along with programs defined as leading to arecognizedpost-secondary credentialas defined inWIOA,are currently not Section 529 eligible. The bipartisan bill Rep. Van Drew and I have introduced will give students and workers the choice to use pre-tax savings to pursue their goals and dreams, said Hagedorn. For more than a generation, younger Americans have been discouraged from seeking vocational and skill-based training. Our bill is designed to help reverse that trend and create opportunity. Businesses are begging for machinists, welders, truck drivers and an array of other qualified trades and labor-intensive professions, most of which offer excellent pay and long-term stability. Investing in our workforce to grow our economy is a bipartisan goal, he continued. Rep. Hagedorn's bill is a great step toward creating a more robustworkforcefor our many dealers and manufacturers who have struggled to find qualified technicians, says MattGruhn, President of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. By expanding the types of programs eligible for payment by 529 savings plans and most significantly, by making registered apprenticeship programs eligible we can more readily close the gap on the more-than-21-percent of positions that have gone unfilled in our industry. The recreational boating industry needs a skilled 21stcentury workforce to maintain and grow our role as a significant job creator and this bill will go a long way towards addressing the workforce shortfall our businesses are facing, said NicoleVasilaros, senior vice president ofgovernment and legal affairs at the National Marine Manufacturers Association. We thank RepresentativesVanDrew and Hagedorn for introducing commonsense legislation that will expand access to invaluable apprenticeship programs and we encourage all members of Congress to support this bipartisan measure. Even with unemployment at record lows, well-paying jobs that require skilled workers remain unfilled. Not everyone wants to pursue a four-year college education, which has led to record-levels of student debt and delayed important milestones in young peoples' lives such as marriage and homeownership. We should incentivize and promote training and apprenticeships which can lead to a ticket to the middle-class for those who like to work with their hands and see the product of their hard work, said Congressman Jeff Van Drew. The bipartisan American Workforce Empowerment Act expands the list of eligible 529 savings plans activities, traditionally for higher education expenses, to include educational and training expenses, including tools and equipment, for technical training, trade skills, or industry-recognized credentials. The American Workforce Empowerment Act will build on our progress of expanding 529 savings accounts to cover costs for apprenticeships and postsecondary education, saidCongressman RonEstes. This will allow more families and students to use their hard-earned money to pursue needed training and education. While our economy grows at historic rates, apprenticeships and postsecondary education are critical to help fill open jobs. I look forward to working with my colleagues on this bipartisan solution to help get people to work and grow our economy. The American workforce must be ready to meet our nation's expanding needs, and we currently face a shortage of skilled trade workers. The bipartisan American Workforce Empowerment Act will make it easier for those pursuing technical training and apprenticeships to utilize 529 savings plans to achieve their goal. I'm glad to be working with my colleagues Reps. Hagedorn, Van Drew, and Estes to enable hard-working Americans to pursue fulfilling careers, said Congressman Paul Mitchell. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/introduce-womens-business-expansion,Hagedorn introduces bipartisan expansion of Women's Business Centers,2019-09-20,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today joined Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03 to introduce H.R. 4405, Women's Business Centers Improvements Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation strengthens existing programs designed to provide training, counseling and technical assistance for women entrepreneurs. Millions of women own small businesses in the United States, said Rep. Jim Hagedorn. Entrepreneurship and the Women's Business Center (WBC) program are essential for empowering women to become business owners. By increasing these services, we increase the ability to inspire and foster new generations of business leaders. Women are the fastest growing sector of entrepreneurs, but many unique challenges still exist for women, particularly women of color, to start and grow a business, said Rep. Sharice Davids. By strengthening Women's Business Centers, we can increase access to vital counseling and technical training services for female entrepreneurs so they can succeed. This expanded training and assistance received the praise of women's small business groups. The Women's Business Center's Improvement Act supports America's women entrepreneurs by modernizing and strengthening the Women's Business Center program, said Association of Women's Business Centers CEO Corinne Hodges. This legislation includes key improvements to the program, which will help us serve more of America's 12.3 million female small business owners, I am pleased to be able to join Rep. Davids in providing expanded training and assistance to millions of American women as they pursue the American dream, said Rep. Hagedorn. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/bill-increase-funding-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-clears-transportation,Bill to Increase Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Clears Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with Stauber's Support,2019-09-20,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted to pass H.R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019, of which he is an original cosponsor, out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This legislation would reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) for another five years and increase its annual funding level from $300 million to $475 million by fiscal year 2026. Of this legislation's passage out of committee, Stauber stated, ""Lake Superior along with the other Great Lakes are national treasures, a key pillar of our economy, and the backdrop of countless special memories for my family and many others. Protecting our Great Lakes has always been a top priority of mine and I am proud to advocate for this bill that will bolster critical pollution control, endangered species mitigation, and ecosystem restoration. I look forward to seeing this legislation pass on the House Floor soon."" During the committee hearing, Stauber illustrated the GLRI's importance to Minnesota's Eighth District, stating, ""In my district, the GLRI funds a project for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to help end the spread of the Aquatic Invasive Species throughout their territory while also partnering with our state Pollution Control Agency to ensure the St. Louis River remains clean."" To hear his full remarks, click HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-upcoming-service-academy-night-0,Emmer Announces Upcoming Service Academy Night,2019-09-18,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Otsego, MN Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that his office will be hosting a Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of the service academies. Our service academies produce some of the most honorable young men and women that serve our nation, and I have the distinct honor of assisting them with the nomination process, said Emmer. These young people who strive to enter these institutions and learn the skills and tools to serve our country inspire me and I am proud to be a small part of their journey. Those who attend will learn about the application process as well as the Congressional nomination process. Representatives from the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Naval Academy will be available to answer any questions. When: Monday, September 30, 2019, 6:00-8:00 PM Where: St. Cloud Library - Mississippi Community Room 1300 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301 For more information, contact Alejandra Henriquez in our Otsego office at (763) 241-6848 or atAlejandra.Henriquez@mail.house.gov. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E868DA21-29A5-4B75-A102-18D8137FA628,Emmer Announces Upcoming Service Academy Night,2019-09-18,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-grants-duluth-and-international-falls-airports,Stauber Announces Grants for Duluth and International Falls Airports,2019-09-18,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the Department of Transportation has allocated grant money to two vital airports in Minnesota's Eighth District. The Duluth Sky Harbor will receive $971,946 in funds for the construction of a runway and Falls International-Einarson Field will receive $15,873,211 in funds for a variety of purposes, including the reconstruction of a runway. Of these grants, Congressman Stauber stated, ""I am pleased to see the Department of Transportation make an investment in two key airports in northeastern Minnesota. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I know that local airports are economic drivers in our communities and that these dollars will go a long way towards spurring even more growth and job creation."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-supports-carbon-monoxide-bill,"Hagedorn Supports Bill to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Honor Rochester Family",2019-09-17,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON This evening, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) voted for H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019. The legislation honors the memory of Nicholas and Zachary Burt of Rochester, who tragically died of carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty furnace in their parents' home in December 1995, and aims to prevent further tragedy at the hands of carbon monoxide poisoning by establishing a grant program that provides assistance to states for taking preventative measures such as installing alarms in public facilities. As winter in Minnesota approaches, it is critical that we all take safety precautions to ensure that our homes and public buildings are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. I encourage everyone to ensure that their furnaces and water heaters are inspected yearly, and to always keep functioning carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home, said Hagedorn. This bill is a positive step towards keeping American families safe from this silent killer. I thank Todd and Cheryl Burt for their dedicated advocacy on this issue. For additional information on carbon monoxide poisoning, preventative measures and the story of the Burt family, clickhere. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-receives-biofuels-award,Hagedorn Receives Biofuels Award,2019-09-13,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON - This week U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) received the 2019 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy, a leading proponent of biofuels. The award was presented to key Members of Congress who support biofuels initiatives and recognize the contributions of the industry to our local economy. Hagedorn, a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, has cosponsored legislation to extend the biodiesel tax credit as well as a measure requiring greater oversight and transparency in the issuance of small refinery exemptions for ethanol. With two biodiesel and 11 ethanol plants across southern Minnesota, biofuels play a major role in the economic well-being of our district, Hagedorn said. I have a unique perspective on biofuels as my father, Tom, a grain and livestock farmer who represented southern Minnesota in Congress 40 years ago, worked with now-Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) to develop the original ethanol program. I will continue to support the extension of biodiesel tax credits and greater scrutiny over the issuance of small refinery exemptions. In fact, I again call upon the EPA and Trump administration to implement the ethanol program as intended by Congress. My thanks to all who advocate for biofuels and highlight how such initiatives stabilize commodity markets and benefit our farmers, agribusinesses and rural communities. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-applauds-move-finalize-wotus-repeal,Stauber Applauds Move to Finalize WOTUS Repeal,2019-09-13,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers finalized the repeal of the harmful Waters of the Unites States (WOTUS) rule, put into effect by the Obama Administration. ""The repeal of WOTUS is one of the most important issues facing my constituents. Therefore, I thank President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for issuing this final draft rule, marking the beginning of the end for a burdensome power grab affecting Minnesotans across all industries. I know farmers, manufacturers, and homeowners in my district look forward to the completion of this rule and the removal of onerous red tape that has negatively affected their daily lives for too long."" Background (courtesy of the Western Caucus): In March 2014, the Obama Administration released a new regulation that would assert Clean Water Act jurisdiction over nearly all areas with even the slightest connections to water resources, including man-made conveyances. Specifically, WOTUS attempted to expand agency control over 60% of our country's streams and millions of acres of wetlands that were previously non-jurisdictional. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wotus-finally-finished,WOTUS: Finally Finished,2019-09-12,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus) WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, members of theWestern Caucus released the following statements afterthe Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and the Army Corps of Engineers repealed the unlawful Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04): ""The Obama-era WOTUS Rule was an abysmal failure and represented one of the most egregious examples of federal overreach in my lifetime. President Obama's land and water grab gave unprecedented power to bureaucrats of the D.C. Swamp at the expense of farmers, ranchers, small business owners and the American people. The Western Caucus led the charge against this misguided regulation and is thrilled to see it put out to pasture. President Trump and Administrator Wheeler's repeal of this job-killing regulation is welcome news and will restore decision making to states and local communities."" Chairman Emeritus Rob Bishop (UT-01): ""This welcomed move by the Trump administration is a win for Americans across the country. The benefits will be felt especially by farmers, ranchers, and landowners. This return to efficiency will usher in a new era of certainty and clarity for those who rely upon the land to support their families. Additionally, this move reinforces the administration's commitment to paring down bureaucracy and reducing the federal government's unnecessary intrusion into people's lives."" Chief Regulatory Reform Officer Andy Biggs (AZ-05): ""The Obama-era WOTUS rule amounted to one of the biggest federal overreaches in modern history. I applaud the Trump administration for taking action against this regulatory nightmare that has caused significant financial burdens on some of our country's hardest workers."" Chief Infrastructureand Forestry Officer Bruce Westerman (AR-04): ""WOTUS has always been an inefficient and unclearset of government regulations that didn'timprove water quality. The vague definition has caused confusion among farmers about what actually fell under its parameters, and it added even more red tape to the regulatory process.I'm glad to see that the EPA is clarifying and reining in the broadoverreach of these regulations and restoringthe federal-state partnership that Congress originally intended under the Clean Water Act. These measures will provide much-needed clarity."" Chief Rules Officer Dan Newhouse (WA-04): ""As a farmer from Central Washington, I understand how important clean water is. However, when the Obama Administration's Waters of the United States rule expanded the definition of a navigable waterway' to include even streams, ditches, and ponds, it left many landowners subject to unprecedented federal overreach and open to divisive litigation. I applaud Administrator Wheeler for finally providing relief to our nation's farm families. I know the farmers and ranchers of Central Washington will continue to be good stewards of their land and the environment, and this final rule will give them the certainty they deserve."" Congressman Greg Walden (OR-02):""Farmers and ranchers across Oregon have expressed their concerns with the overreaching Obama-era definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). They worried that the intermittent stream or irrigation ditch would be subject to burdensome new federal regulation. The EPA's release of the final rule, which abolishes the Obama-era rule, is welcome news across rural Oregon. I applaud President Trump and his administration for listening to our farmers and ranchers and acting to repeal the flawed original rule and appropriately redefine Waters of the United States."" Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09): ""The Obama Administration's WOTUS rule unlawfully grabbed power for the Federal Government at the expense of farmers and landowners. Today's announcement of a final rule repealing the old one is welcome news. The EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are now taking a better approach to protecting water quality."" Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01):""The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) action today is fabulous news for all those who believe in the Constitution. For the Obama Administration to grab control over every single drop of water or state local or private land was such an abdominal, unconstitutional power grab. Constituents from every area of my district were outraged at the Obama Administration's totalitarian seizure of control over non-federal property and water. Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule extended federal authority over all the country's streams, rivers and wetlands. The EPA made the right call to safeguard the water rights of hard-working Americans by ending the federal power grab the Obama Administration engineered."" Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07):""The EPA's announcement of the final repeal of the Obama Administration's 2015 Waters of the United States Rule is welcome relief for our nation's farmers, ranchers, homebuilders, and homeowners. The previous rule raised serious concerns about the expansion of federal power over private property rights. The rule was also clouded by the EPA's public promotion campaign that violated federal law. I have been fighting tooth and nail to repeal the 2015 WOTUS rule since it was first proposed. The next WOTUS rule must maintain the important balance between private property rights and environmental protection. I look forward to working with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to preserve the federal-state partnership in enforcing the Clean Water Act."" Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03):""I've been fighting for the repeal of the Obama-era rule since joining Congress, and thanks to President Trump's leadership today, Hoosier farmers need not worry the EPA will come knocking on their door wanting to regulate a puddle after a fresh rain. By permanently repealing this prime example of government overreach, our farmers can focus on growing our nation's food."" Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02): ""Since the previous Administration put the WOTUS Rule in place, I have been fighting tooth and nail to overturn it. The harmful effects it has on our farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are felt nationwide. Moreover, the WOTUS Rule allowed Washington bureaucrats to regulate the streams and creeks in the backyards of Oklahomans, when in reality these bureaucrats don't know the first thing our backyards. I am grateful for this Administration for repealing this rule and delivering the long overdue relief from this unlawful water grab that our farmers and ranchers desperately need."" Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03): ""The Trump Administration should be applauded for throwing the Obama-era WOTUS rule out the window. WOTUS expanded federal power by regulating every stream, creek and drainage ditch labeling them navigable waterways when oftentimes these watercourses only hold water during rain events. They could hardly be considered navigable! WOTUS was nothing more than an egregious executive overreach by President Obama in his effort to wildly expand government control through an unconstitutional power grab."" Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06): ""I applaud the Trump Administration for finally repealing the harmful and overly burdensome Waters of the U.S. rule. Through the EPA's final WOTUS rule we witnessed a classic example of bureaucratic overreach by the Obama Administration. I believe that we can be good stewards of our land and waterways without harming our nation's farmers, manufacturers, and home builders. I am pleased to see that they are freed from this intrusive rule."" Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42): ""The 2015 WOTUS rule was a clear example of federal overreach, undermining states' traditional control of their land and water resources through an unworkable federal mandate. As numerous federal court rulings have demonstrated, WOTUS was an illegal expansion of the Clean Water Act and, as a result, created a patchwork of different federal standards across the nation. I applaud the repeal of this misguided regulation, and I look forward to the Administration finalizing a right-sized definition of waters of the United States."" Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large): ""I applaud President Trump for scrapping the Obama-era WOTUS rule. For years, South Dakota's farmers and ranchers feared fines & penalties for normal farming practices. Today's new rule is a win for clean water and American agriculture."" Congressman James Comer (KY-01):""It's encouraging to see steps taken by the EPA and Army Corps to repeal the 2015 WOTUS Rule, continuing on President Trump's plan of deregulation, ending inconsistent regulatory patchwork and allowing for important projects to move forward. Implementing the pre-2015 Rule regulations will provide certainty to farmers and businesses who deserve a consistent and familiar regulatory framework. I look forward to the benefits repealing the 2015 Rule will have on Kentucky's inland waterways and river industry and our farmers."" Background: Today, the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and the Army Corps of Engineers repealed the unlawful Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: In March2014, the Obama Administration released a new regulation that would assert Clean Water Act jurisdiction over nearly all areas with even the slightest of connections to water resources, including man-made conveyances. Specifically, the Obama WOTUS rule attempted to expand agency control over 60% of our country's streams and millions of acres of wetlands that were previously non-jurisdictional. Last Congress, more than 170 bipartisan members cosponsored legislation calling for WOTUS to be repealed and another 120 bipartisan signed a letter urging repeal. That request can be foundhere. The final Step 1 rule will end the regulatory patchwork that included implementing two competing Clean Water Act regulations,creatinguncertainty across the United States. The EPA plans to move forward with finalizing a Step 2 proposal that will providestates and tribes more flexibility to determine how best to manage waters within their borders. The finalized rule can be found here. Courtesy of the EPA The previous administration's 2015 rule wasn't about water quality. It was about power power in the hands of the federal government over farmers, developers, and landowners. This action continues President Trump's deregulatory agenda. Under President Trump, EPA has finalized 46 deregulatory actions, saving Americans more than $3.7 billion dollars in regulatory costs. We have an additional 45 actions in development projected to save billions more. Currently, the 2015 Rule is in effect in 22 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories, which will be eliminated with this repeal, and the previous regulations, issued in the 1980's, are in effect in 27 states. The applicability of the 2015 Rule in New Mexico is currently under federal court consideration. The agencies action restores the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2015 Rule and will end the inconsistent regulatory patchwork that has created uncertainty and has hindered projects from moving forward that can benefit both the environment and the economy. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F5489EA3-92F4-4AEF-9345-1A479B354A0E,WOTUS: Finally Finished,2019-09-12,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-advocates-usmca-farmers-free-trade-press-conference,Hagedorn Advocates for USMCA at Farmers for Free Trade Press Conference,2019-09-12,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) spoke at the Farmers for Free Trade Press Conference to advocate for passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Hagedorn joined a bipartisan group of representatives and agriculture leaders at the Capitol Hill press conference. He said of the USMCA's benefits to agriculture: Our bipartisan press conference highlighted how important the USMCA is to our farmers and America's agriculture sector. The dairy farmers, in particular, have been struggling for 5-6 years with low commodity prices and high input costs. The USMCA will deliver a needed win to them and all agriculture producers. The USMCA will benefit our people, our communities and our way of life. Further, the USMCA will build momentum for deals with other countries like Japan and China. It will expand our economy and defend rural America. This is a win before us, just waiting for us to take action. I join my colleagues and America's agriculture leaders on calling on Speaker Pelosi to give us a vote on the USMCA. Other press conference speakers included U.S. Reps. Collin Peterson (D-MN-07), Mike Conaway (R-TX-11), Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), former USDA Secretary and President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation Zippy Duvall, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers Ben Scholz and former U.S. Senator and Farmers for Free Trade Spokesperson Blanche Lincoln. Groups represented at the press conference included: Farmers for Free Trade, Farm Bureau, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers, US Apple Association, National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Corn Refiners Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-applauds-cfpb-efforts-foster-innovation-financial-services,Emmer Applauds CFPB Efforts to Foster Innovation for the Financial Services Industry,2019-09-11,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for further fostering innovation and reducing burdensome regulations that stifle the growth of financial technologies, or fintech. The CFPB issued three new policies: the No-Action Letter (NAL) Policy, Trial Disclosure Program (TDP) Policy, and Compliance Assistance Sandbox (CAS) Policy. Under the No-Action Letter Policy, the CFPB built on the framework of their 2016 NAL Policy by providing a more streamlined review process which emphasizes the consumer benefits and specific risks of the product or service. This provides regulatory certainty and ensures the CFPB will not bring enforcement action against a financial services provider for testing a new product or service. The CFPB also issued a new CAS Policy which allows testing of a financial product or service where there is regulatory uncertainty. Following the CFPB's evaluation and determination that it complies with current law, they will be granted safe harbor from liability during the testing period. It also eliminates burdensome reporting requirements. ""Regulatory uncertainty hinders development and innovation. When this happens, consumers are the ones who suffer, Congressman Emmer said. These rules are a step towards fostering innovation in the financial markets. They will allow individuals the freedom to innovate and develop new technologies without unnecessary regulatory burdens. I am hopeful that additional agencies will take steps like these to provide certainty for innovators and foster investment in Minnesota as well as the United States."" Congressman Emmer is a member of the House Financial Services Committee's Task Force on Financial Technology, and a co-chair of the Blockchain Caucus. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-high-intensity-drug-trafficking-area-designation-st-louis,Stauber Announces High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Designation for St. Louis County,2019-09-11,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that St. Louis County, Minnesota was approved to become part of the existing High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program. The HIDTA Program, a key component of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), provides counties with federal resources to assist the coordination and development of drug control efforts among Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement officials. Of this announcement, Stauber stated, ""As a former law enforcement officer in St. Louis County, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids have had on families across northeast Minnesota. Our law enforcement officers are doing an exceptional job combatting this drug crisis, and this designation will help expand their efforts. In various counties across the nation, the HIDTA Program has successfully prevented drugs from making their way into schools, households, and communities, and I look forward to seeing the same results in St. Louis County."" Commander of the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, Lieutenant Jeff Kazel stated, ""We are truly grateful for the assistance received from our local, state and federal partners during this process. It's no secret our region has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, so the HIDTA designation for St. Louis County will provide much needed supplemental resources at a crucial time."" Prior to his swearing-in, Stauber wrote to former national HIDTA Director Mike Gottlieb, requesting that he designate St. Louis County as a HIDTA. Stauber followed up his letter with a call to Director of National Drug Control Policy James Carroll, making the same request. In 2018 alone, the HIDTA Program dismantled nearly 3,000 drug trafficking organizations, removed $16.5 billion worth of drugs from the street, and made nearly 99,000 arrests. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-host-service-academy-night,Stauber to Host Service Academy Night,2019-09-03,2019,2019-09,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced today that his office will be hosting a Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of our nation's service academies. ""One of the greatest honors of my job is nominating deserving, well-rounded individuals for our nation's prestigious service academies,"" said Stauber. ""As a husband to an Iraq-war veteran, I have great respect and gratitude for anyone who wishes to defend this great nation and am eager to help any brave Minnesotan who answers the call to serve."" During this event, attendees will hear about the applications process for each academy as well as the Congressional nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard will be in attendance to answer questions. WHERE: Bemidji High School, Lumber Jack Room, 2900 Division St W, Bemidji, MN 56601 WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM CT This event will be co-hosted by Congressman Collin Peterson's office. For more information, please contact Margaret Cavanaugh, Academy Coordinator for Congressman Pete Stauber at 218-355-0280. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:37:07Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-announces-over-10-million-grant-funding-st-louis-county-bridges,Stauber Announces Over $10 Million in Grant Funding for St. Louis County Bridges,2019-08-27,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that St. Louis County will receive $10,252,000 in grant money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to go towards multiple bridge projects. ""I am incredibly happy to announce that the Department of Transportation has decided to make this critical investment in St. Louis County,"" said Congressman Stauber. ""Businesses and families across rural Minnesota rely on a variety of bridges to engage in commerce and safely travel to work and school. Rural Minnesota matters and I look forward to seeing this grant money help spur our local economies and ensure the success of our hardworking families."" Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Chair of the St. Louis County Public Works and Transportation Committee stated, ""We are so fortunate to be awarded this more than $10 million grant through the competitive highway bridge program. We are grateful for the support from our congressional leadership. This also reflects an outstanding partnership with our state and local Mn/DOT partners as well as recognition by our federal government to target funds to support local road and bridge infrastructure. St. Louis County is responsible for maintaining 600 bridges and 3,000 miles of roads, so this will be a tremendous help in the work we do to provide safe transportation to our citizens and visitors, as well as the businesses and industry that rely on shipping products throughout our county."" St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray added, ""Our thanks to Mn/DOT for their support and also to our county Public Works team that put together the application for these funds. This federal grant award will be matched with local transportation sales tax funds to accelerate bridge replacement efforts. We anticipate replacing an additional 15 or more bridges that currently have weight restrictions. St. Louis County's grant application stressed replacing bridges that were negatively impacting regional mobility and economic development."" Congressman Stauber advocated for bridge bundling projects as a St. Louis County Commissioner and has continued his support on the federal level. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:35:44Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-hold-agriculture-town-hall,Stauber to Hold Agriculture Town Hall,2019-08-25,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"CAMBRIDGE, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that he will hold an agriculture town hall in Morrison County to hear from farmers and constituents about the issues that matter to them the most. Of the upcoming event, Congressman Stauber said, ""In Minnesota, farming is a cornerstone of our economy, so I remain committed to ensuring our farmers have the resources necessary to succeed. I know that issues like trade are currently at the forefront of our farmers minds and believe it is important to hear from them firsthand. I am especially looking forward to discussing ways in which the federal government can create a level playing field for our farmers, and particularly, conveying my support for the quick ratification of the USMCA trade agreement."" DATE: Monday, August 26, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM LOCATION: Spunk Brook Farm located at 1618 160th Ave Bowlus, Minnesota 56314 This event is open to the public. Media is invited to attend but must rsvp to Kelsey Mix at Kelsey.Mix@mail.house.gov by 3:00 PM CT on August 26th ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:35:44Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-applauds-twin-metals-commitment-hiring-union-labor,Stauber Applauds Twin Metals’ Commitment to Hiring Union Labor,2019-08-22,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ELY, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) attended and spoke at a ceremony celebrating the Project Labor Agreement signed between Twin Metals Mining and the Iron Range Building and Construction Trades Council, which will guarantee that Minnesota's workers will be hired to construct the mine and other facilities. Congressman Stauber speaking at the ceremony. Stauber commended Twin Metal's commitment to using union labor, stating, ""Today, mining and labor come together to define our future. This Project Labor Agreement for Twin Metals will allow Minnesota's future workforce to safely mine the copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group elements that power our modern world."" Stauber followed, stating, ""This project will create over one thousand jobs for our miners, but it will also invigorate critical industries like healthcare and tourism. Once this project moves forward, we will see more patrons in our restaurants, more students enrolled in schools, more customers investing in small businesses, and more families settling down in our communities."" Stauber also commended the Trump Administration for making this move possible by reversing the harmful and politically motivated whims of the Obama Administration, stating, ""The previous Administration's assault on mining, and our way of life, was a damaging setback for the hardworking Minnesotans who rely on these high-quality mining jobs."" Stauber followed, stating, ""I am thankful that President Trump and his Administration know that this project not only benefits our district and state, but our nation and the world."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:35:44Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/scalise-hagedorn-tour-mayo-clinic-s-world-class-medical-technology,"Scalise, Hagedorn Tour Mayo Clinics World Class Medical Technology",2019-08-19,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"ROCHESTER, Minn. Today, U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) and Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) visited Mayo Clinic, named for the fourth consecutive year byU.S. News and World Reportas our nation's top hospital. During the visit, Scalise and Hagedorn discussed issues related to innovative medical care with Bobbie Gostout, M.D., CEO of Mayo Clinic Health System. They also received a tour of Mayo Clinic's Motion Analysis Laboratory. Scalise, who suffered critically serious gunshot wounds while practicing for the Congressional Baseball Game in 2017, spent significant time in similar motion recovery facilities. Whip Steve Scalise said: It's an honor to tour the Mayo Clinic with my good friend and colleague, Rep. Jim Hagedorn. This facility provides such vital services to the city of Rochester and the greater Minnesota community. As Republicans continue working to find a solution for our country's broken healthcare system, it's critical for us to continue to empower medical centers like the Mayo Clinic who specialize in innovation, research, and development. Rep. Jim Hagedorn said: Mayo Clinic is the preeminent institution of medicine in all the world. I'm so pleased Whip Scalise was able to visit Rochester and observe, first-hand, how Mayo offers cutting-edge of medical technology. One hundred thousand jobs - 35,000 direct positions in Rochester - are tied to medical care in Minnesota's First District. My responsibility is to defend the world's highest quality medical care and champion free-market solutions of competition and cost-transparency to ensure timely, quality medical care, drive down the cost of health care delivery and protect those with pre-existing and expensive medical needs. The socialist government-reimbursement notions currently proposed in Congress, for example single-payer and Medicare for All, will under-reimburse our doctors and hospitals, degrade the quality of medicine and destroy southern Minnesota's economy. Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996-2008. He serves his colleagues as the House Republican Whip, the second highest position in House Republican leadership. Critically wounded at a Congressional baseball practice on June 14, 2017, Scalise was saved by a heroic response from U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents and Alexandria Police Officers. Scalise fought for his life and returned to Congress, inspiring the nation with his resilience and optimism. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/members-congress-commemorate-35th-anniversary-mexico-city-policy,Members of Congress Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Mexico City Policy,2019-08-16,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"(Courtesy of Congressman Andy Biggs) GILBERT, ARIZONA Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to commemorate the 35thanniversary of the Mexico City policy and to affirm the sanctity of life at all stages. 82 U.S. Representatives co-sponsored this resolution. Congressman Biggs, Members of Congress, and leaders from pro-life organizations issued the following statements: Thirty-five years ago this month, President Ronald Reagan's representative at the United Nation's International Conference on Population, which was held in Mexico City, stated unequivocally that American taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund international abortions. And yet, this Mexico City policyas it has come to be calledhas only been in effect for 19 of the past 35 years. Congress must make the Mexico City policy permanentlaw and enact as many other measures as possible to defend the sanctity of life both at home and abroad. I thank my colleagues and leaders from pro-life organizations around the country for joining me in celebrating this historic anniversary, which I hope will also serve as a call to action. Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) It would be hard to overstate the importance of the Mexico City Policy and its modernized version, Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance. Without withholding a single dime from foreign assistance, the policy ensures that our hard-earned tax dollars are directed to providers who respect the life, dignity and values of women and families worldwide, rather than to groups pushing an abortion agenda, often in direct opposition to the host country's values and laws. A big thank you to Congressman Biggs for formally recognizing and celebrating the 35th anniversary of this life-affirming policy! The Hon. Marilyn Musgrave, Vice President of Government Affairs, Susan B. Anthony List The National Right to Life Committee praises Representative Andy Biggs for honoring the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy, which prevents taxpayer funds from being given to organizations that perform abortions or lobby to change the abortion laws of host countries. Over the last 35 years, this vital life-saving policy has been adopted by each Republican president, and rescinded by each Democrat president. We thank Congressman Biggs for introducing this resolution and share his hope that the Mexico City policy will become permanent law. The National Right to Life Committee Since it was first announced in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, the Mexico City policynow known as Protecting Life in Global Health Assistancehas clearly stated that the United States will not underwrite death.Taxpayer dollars should not fund abortion here or abroad, and respecting the inherent dignity of the unborn person goes hand in glove with our country's foreign assistance and humanitarian work. Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life The Mexico City Policy makes clear what America has always believed: that abortion is not a method of family planning. We celebrate the 35th anniversary of this policy that was established under President Ronald Reagan and has been renewed by three Presidents including our current President, who strongly advocates to protect the sanctity of human life at all stages. Travis Weber, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, Family Research Council In 1984, Ronald Reagan sent a powerful message to the world that our nation respects the dignity of all innocent lifeboth at home and abroad. I commend Congressman Biggs for honoring this anniversary, which I hope will spread awareness about an important moment in history and spur a wider conversation about our nation's values. Cathi Herrod, President, Center for Arizona Policy 35 years ago, President Reagan courageously took a stand for human life, declaring before the whole world, every human being is of equal inherent value and worthy of protection. President Reagan, and every Republican president since that day, have implemented the Mexico City Policy, prohibiting non-profit, non-governmental organizations receiving American taxpayer dollars, from promoting or performing abortions in foreign nations. To recognize this historic moment in America's fight to secure human rights around the globe, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution commemorating the 35thanniversary of the Mexico City Policy. Having helped deliver over 5,000 babies during my 25 years as an OB-GYN, I know it is an undeniable scientificfact that life begins at the moment of conception. It is incumbent upon our government to protect every innocent human life, especially the unborn. As long as I'm blessed with the opportunity to serve the people of Kansas, I will continue my lifelong fight for the well-being of mothers and their babies, and work to end the barbaric practice of abortion. Congressman Roger Marshall (KS-01) The Mexico City policy is a historical beacon of the United States' commitment to protecting the unborn. American citizen's tax dollars intended as aid for other nations should not be used to fund abortion services or advocacy abroad. I was heartened to see the Administration reinstate and expand this important policy, which echoes the efforts of many great Presidents before him. I am proud to support this commemoration of the Mexico City policy and hope the effort will continue to protect future generations around the world. Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) Upholding the sanctity of life and defending our most innocent is one of the most important duties I have as a Member of Congress, and that's why I'm proud to cosponsor the resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) The American taxpayer shouldn't have to foot the bill for any abortion, let alone in another country. That's why I'm proud to co-sponsor the Mexico City Policy Resolution because I believe in the value and potential of every human life. The Federal Government shouldn't be used to advocate or promote abortions. I'm proud to work with my colleagues and the Administration as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of this commonsense resolution. Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) 35 years ago, President Ronald Reagan instituted the Mexico City policy to prohibit U.S. taxpayer dollars from subsidizing abortions and abortion services around the world. Americans should not be forced to pay for the global abortion industry. At a time when regard for human life has never been higher, I am proud to join my colleagues in commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) The majority of Americans believe that taxpayer dollars should not fund abortions. Congress has codified this value every year since 1977 by attaching the Hyde Amendment to spending bills. However, this policy must continue to extend beyond our borders as we generously send foreign aid to countries in need. As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City Policy, we must continue fighting to codify it permanently and enact other important pro-life protections. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) The Mexico City Policy is critical to protecting the unborn and the conscience of America, and it shows the world exactly what we stand for the sanctity of life. I'm thankful the Trump Administration reinstated and expanded this policy to stand for life at home and abroad, and my sincere hope is that it will become permanently codified in our nation. Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) As a staunch defender of life, Iam honored to join my colleagues in recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy that prevents the use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to support abortion around the globe. Government policy should stand for life, and taxpayer funds should not be used to advocate for abortions at home or abroad. - Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) Not a single penny of taxpayer dollars should be used to perform abortions, whether at home or abroad. The Mexico City Policy helps save lives of babies throughout the world, and I look forward to the day that it is codified in federal law. Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D. (LA-05) Abortion is neither family planning nor healthcare it is the intentional killing of an unborn child. I am proud to support life beginning at conception and ending in a natural death. As we recognize the importance of the Mexico City Policy, let's continue to ensure American taxpayers do not subsidize the abortion industry. Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) The celebration of the 35thanniversary of the Mexico City policy is a celebration of the sanctity of life. Protecting the most vulnerable among us means ensuring that NGOs are not wrongfully using taxpayer dollars to support abortions. The Trump Administration has been steadfast in their support of this pro-life policy, and I am proud to join their efforts by standing with my colleagues in Congress to support life. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) The Mexico City policy represents the best of this country, using our voice to promote the value of every human life across the globe. Unfortunately, this measure is under attack as the new House majority voted on their first day to force American taxpayers to fund international abortions and give money to the United Nations Population Fund, which supports involuntary sterilization and unjust eugenic programs. We are thankful President Trump has expanded the Mexico City policy and celebrate 35 years of standing for life. Congressman Mark Walker (NC-06) In no way, shape, or form should our federal government be funding or promoting abortion whether it's at home or abroad. For 35 years, the Mexico City Policy has placed an emphasis on the dignity of life by reinforcing that U.S. taxpayer dollars will not be used for abortions or the advertisement of abortions overseas. As we stand in defense of those who cannot defend themselves, I applaud President Trump for reaffirming those values through the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance executive order. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) I'm grateful to President Trump for his leadership in reinstating the Mexico City Policy and defending the lives of the unborn, and I'm proud to join my colleagues in recognizing the 35th anniversary of this critical pro-life initiative. After years of setbacks under the previous administration, we must continue to fight for policies that protect the sanctity of life. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) In 1984, the Reagan Administration carved new ground in the pro-life movement with its implementation of the Mexico City Policy, stating, U.S. support for family planning programs is based on respect for human life, enhancement of human dignity, and strengthening of the family.' I am proud to stand with my colleagues today as we honor the 35th anniversary of this policy. We are grateful to President Trump for not only reinstating this policy after it lapsed for 8 years under the previous Administration, but also for expanding it to cover all foreign aid, not just funds designated for family planning. Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) Thirty-five years ago, President Reagan established an important precedent to protect life and ensure American tax dollars don't fund abortions around the world. Known as the Mexico City Policy, this precedent has saved lives and protected religious liberties and individual rights each time it has been enforced. On this anniversary, I thank President Trump for recently reinstating this policy and enacting other pro-life initiatives like new guidelines for the Title X family planning program. I'll continue to stand for life and am proud to recognize this important milestone. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) In 1984, President Ronald Reagan took a major step in protecting the sanctity of life by signing an executive order known as the Mexico City Policy. As a staunch defender of life, it's absolutely unacceptable that hard-working taxpayers should be required to pay for services they morally disagree with. I applaud President Reagan, and the Republican administrations that followed, for implementing this life-saving policy and protecting human life across the globe. Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) 35 years ago, President Ronald Reagan showed moral courage by instituting the Mexico City Policy. He committed that federal funds leaving our country would not pay for the reckless destruction of life by means of abortion. I join with my colleagues in celebrating the anniversary of that policy. Thank you to Congressman Andy Biggs for filing this resolution, may it be a reminder that we must continue to stand for a culture of life. Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) Freedom of religion and our ability to express that is the very first Amendment of the Constitution. The fact that we have to pass laws to protect against the use of taxpayer dollars for abortion, which violates the very heart of the largest religious body in the United States, is antithetical. We shouldn't need the Mexico City policy, but in a world where Christianity is under constant attack and political correctness is king, it is vital we protect our First Amendment rights and codify this policy. Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) The Mexico City policy exemplifies America's devotion to a universal, unalienable principle: life, no matter how small, should be revered and protected. The conscience of our society may be judged by our adherence to this ideal. I'm honored to cosponsor Congressman Biggs' resolution that reinforces our commitment to prevent foreign aid from being used to terminate life in the womb. Congressman Matt Gaetz (Fl-01) Liberty and the pursuit of happiness cannot occur without God's gift of life. 35 years ago President Reagan made this a cornerstone of United States global policyone that I'm proud to see continued under President Trump. It's an honor to join my colleagues to commemorate the anniversary of this critical Mexico City policy that enhances the value of human life throughout the world. Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22) As a nation, it is important that we advocate for the protection of life, both domestically and internationally. This resolution commemorates our nation's commitment to the most vulnerable among us by preventing U.S. aid from funding abortions abroad. We must continue to stand for life and ensure this policy is followed for years to come. Congressman Glenn GT' Thompson (PA-15) As the senior Republican on the State and Foreign Operations appropriations subcommittee, I believe we ought to ensure that U.S. foreign aid supports life-affirming initiatives which support women and their unborn children across the globe. I'm pleased to stand with my colleagues in affirming our nation's respect for unborn life and join them in advocating for the Mexico City Policy to be permanently codified in U.S. law. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) My faith and upbringing continually lead me to the position that all human life is sacred and has value. In that vein, I support the Mexico City Policy, first instituted by the Reagan Administration, and want to thank my friend Andy Biggs for introducing this resolution to honor the policy's 35th anniversary. Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13) Thirty-five years ago in Mexico City, President Ronald Reagan declared to the world that the United States would no longer financially support abortion in developing nations. America believes in the sanctity of all lives, including those beyond our borders, and while we have fought to protect the unborn here at home, the policy unveiled in Mexico City has helped ensure that our fight does not stop here. I am grateful that the Trump Administration has chosen to reinstate this important policy, and it is my hope that we will see it become law soon.- Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) Since President Reagan first implemented it 35 years ago, the Mexico City policy has been vital in ensuring that Americans' tax dollars do not fund or in any way support the practice of abortion abroad. This policy affirms the United States' status as THE beacon of liberty respecting our God-given rights and defending the inherent dignity of every human life. I am proud to have a pro-life partner in the White House in President Donald Trump, and I look forward to continue working with him to champion the cause of life.- Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B6DB2FA1-7E4B-47E8-8B57-3E2CA166C7FF,Members of Congress Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Mexico City Policy,2019-08-16,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-ag-secretary-perdue-hagedorn-listen-ag-leaders-mankato,"U.S. Ag Secretary Perdue, Hagedorn Listen to Ag Leaders in Mankato",2019-08-07,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"MANKATO, Minn. Today, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for an agriculture roundtable in Mankato with southern Minnesota agriculture industry leaders. The roundtable discussion focused on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance during times of uncertainty and market access opportunities. We were pleased to have Secretary Perdue in Minnesota today to hear directly from agriculture leaders, said Hagedorn. We started the day at Farmfest where we heard ideas and concerns from attendees, then our Ag Roundtable in Mankato offered Secretary Perdue an opportunity to gain the views of other agriculture industry leaders. Our southern Minnesota agriculture leaders want Secretary Perdue to know how much they value good government policies in the areas of trade, regulations, health care, taxes and energy. Our farmers also appreciate a strong Farm Bill and policies to sustain generational farmers when times are tough. Understanding what assistance is available, like through the Market Facilitation Program, helps farmers plan and manage operations. The more farmers can count on open markets and trade opportunities, the better. Secretary Perdue assured us the administration is fighting tirelessly for trade deals, like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), that will benefit America's farmers. The USMCA will expand markets and help us build momentum for other deals with Japan, Vietnam, Great Britain, China and other nations. Along with virtually all agriculture advocates, I urge Speaker Pelosi to give us an up-or-down vote on this free trade deal. We want what is best for our farmers and every American who depends on the vibrancy of the agriculture industry. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-stearns-county-town-hall-0,Emmer Announces Stearns County Town Hall,2019-08-01,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Otsego, MN- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding atown hallin Stearns County. ""I look forward to joining my constituents to hear their concerns and priorities once again,""said Emmer. ""This year, I have held a town hall in each county in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District. Town halls are a great way to hear your thoughts, and take your concerns to Washington. I hope to see many of you in St. Cloud!"" Date: August 14, 2019 Time: 7:30PM - 8:30PM Location: St. Cloud City Hall 400 2nd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301 ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CFC657FB-2CB4-45FE-80A5-9696E8E3E8BE,Emmer Announces Stearns County Town Hall,2019-08-01,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-leads-bipartisan-legislation-help-individuals-disabilities-succeed,Stauber Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Help Individuals with Disabilities Succeed,2019-08-01,2019,2019-08,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to help families with disabled dependents better afford necessary services and quality care. The Family Care Act (H.R. 4095) expands the Child Tax Credit for families with permanently or totally disabled dependents over the age of 16. The Child Tax Credit is worth up to $2,000 per qualifying dependent. Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) joined Stauber in introducing this legislation. Of his legislation, Stauber said, ""As a parent of a special needs child, I know that the limit to what individuals with disabilities can accomplish is not determined by their condition, but by how much we empower them. That's why I was proud to introduce the Family Care Act, which will ensure families are able to afford the necessary care and services to help their disabled loved ones lead happy and successful lives."" Ashley Helsing, Director of Government Relations for the National Down Syndrome Society stated, ""It is vital that all individuals with disabilities receive a fair shot at leading a life of meaning and purpose. H.R. 4095 will help families better afford cost-effective health insurance and caregiver provided supportive services and eliminate one barrier to independent living."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:35:44Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagedorn-urges-sba-declare-emergency-dodge-county,Hagedorn Urges SBA to Declare an Emergency in Dodge County,2019-07-31,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) sent a letter affirming Minn. Governor Tim Walz' request for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare an emergency in Dodge County in connection to the severe storms and flooding from June 27 to July 7, 2019. This declaration would provide access to low interest disaster assistance loans to local home and business owners who suffered uninsured property losses. It is important that our communities are able to come back stronger than before, despite the setbacks caused by severe weather, said Hagedorn. I am glad to join Gov. Walz in calling for a SBA emergency declaration in Dodge County to ensure that those affected are able to bounce back. As a member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, Hagedorn recognizes the importance of main street businesses and how SBA assistance can help local communities during tough times. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-golden-introduce-legislation-help-improve-firefighter-safety,Stauber and Golden Introduce Legislation to Help Improve Firefighter Safety,2019-07-30,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) introduced legislation to ensure the infrastructure of fire stations across the nation allow firefighters to efficiently and safely perform their jobs. The Fire Station Infrastructure Safety Act would direct the U.S. Fire Administration to create a report on the age and conditions of every fire station across the nation, so Congress can make more informed decisions in regard to infrastructure investments. Of his legislation, Congressman Stauber said, In times of crisis, our nation's heroic firefighters are first on the scene, ready to help and oftentimes, willing to put their own lives in danger to save others. As a former law enforcement officer, I remain committed to ensuring the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day are adequately equipped to perform their jobs and return home safely, and I know this legislation will help do just that. Congressman Golden said, From the full-time professionals to the volunteers, firefighters all over Maine go above and beyond for their communities. We must honor their service and keep them safe by making sure they have the equipment and facilities they need to do their jobs. I'm proud to work across the aisle with Congressman Stauber to take this important step to support American firefighters."" Both Stauber and Golden are members of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, which unites both Republicans and Democrats in support of fire service legislation. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-and-finkenauer-introduce-bill-help-rural-communities-finance,Stauber and Finkenauer Introduce Bill to Help Rural Communities Finance Infrastructure Projects,2019-07-29,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) introduced the Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act, legislation that will help rural communities access infrastructure financing. Currently, many smaller cities and rural communities have difficulty applying for financing for infrastructure projects through the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau, better known as the Build America Bureau. In fact, very few rural communities have successfully applied for funding. ""Our nation's infrastructure is crumbling and in desperate need of improvement,"" said Congressman Stauber. ""While the federal government offers financial assistance to help improve transportation corridors, unfortunately, smaller towns are often the last to know about these opportunities or face challenges successfully applying for these opportunities due to high costs and excessive government red-tape. Rural America matters and I am proud to work with Congresswoman Finkenauer to ensure a level playing field for smaller communities in desperate need of infrastructure funding."" ""One of the issues that I've been focused on is making sure that we're working closely with our local governments across Northeast Iowa to understand their needs,"" said Congresswoman Finkenauer.""I've heard time and again from our local officials that the resources might be out there to help them invest in infrastructure but that they're not finding out about those opportunities and that—even when they are aware of them—there is a lot red tape to cut through and high costs to even apply. It's important that Congress hears these stories and makes the federal government work for Iowa communities, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. I'm proud to introduce this common-sense, bipartisan bill to ensure that Iowa towns and cities have the resources they need to invest in infrastructure projects that will make a big difference in our communities."" Specifically, this bill increases funding for the Rural Project Initiative to provide loans well below market interest rate and waive funding application fees for local governments, which can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The bill also increases outreach to rural communities to share information about funding opportunities and inform them of best practices for applying for funding. It also increases accountability within the Build America Bureau to ensure that taxpayer dollars are actually translating to a positive impact in communities. The bill has been endorsed by the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities. ""Counties own the largest share of the nation's roads, four out of every 10 bridges, nearly 80 percent of public transportation systems and a third of all public airports. We work with our federal, state and private sector partners to maintain and build America's transportation network,"" said National Association of Counties Executive Director Matthew Chase. ""Especially in rural areas, financing tools like TIFIA help us maintain transportation infrastructure that keeps our residents connected and enhances our global economic competitiveness. We applaud Representative Finkenauer's and Representative Stauber's efforts to strengthen the TIFIA program and provide rural communities with greater access to this important financing tool."" ""The National League of Cities is pleased to support the Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act, which would expand available transportation financing options for cities, towns and villages of all sizes,"" said National League of Cities President Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor of Gary, Indiana. ""We applaud Rep. Finkenauer and Rep. Stauber for working to provide all of our nation's communities with the tools they need to rebuild and finance essential infrastructure projects that will benefit their citizens every day."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:32:25Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-helps-pass-butch-lewis-act-protect-worker-pensions,Stauber Helps Pass Butch Lewis Act to Protect Worker Pensions,2019-07-25,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted to ensure Minnesota's workers don't lose the benefits they worked hard to earn over a lifetime. H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, more commonly known as the Butch Lewis Act, would support troubled multiemployer pensions so they don't fail, and countless Americans don't see their retirement security decimated. It passed the House with a vote of 264 – 169. On the passage of this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, ""Teamsters, laborers, grocery store workers, and other hardworking Americans were promised benefits through their pensions. I was proud to help pass legislation to ensure their at-risk plans remain stable and their retirement security intact, instead of breaking the promises the government made to these plan participants."" Currently, 10 million Americans participate in multiemployer pension plans and about 1.3 million of these plans are on the verge of running out of money. H.R. 397 would establish the Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of Treasury and a related trust fund to make loans to certain multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. To receive a loan, a plan must either be in critical and declining status, or insolvent. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:32:25Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-overwhelmingly-votes-repeal-key-obamacare-provision-would-devastate,House Overwhelmingly Votes to Repeal Key Obamacare Provision that Would Devastate Middle Class Families,2019-07-18,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives with Congressman Pete Stauber's (MN-08) support, overwhelmingly voted to repeal a major provision of Obamacare. H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act would repeal the Cadillac Tax, a 40 percent penalty on high-value employer sponsored health insurance plans. The legislation passed with a vote of 419-6. Of the legislation's passage, Stauber said, ""Minnesotans need access to affordable and quality healthcare. Unfortunately, in recent years, healthcare has steadily become less affordable and should the Cadillac Tax take effect, this crisis will only worsen. By implementing a 40 percent tax on certain employer sponsored health insurance plans, the Cadillac Tax would punish middle class families, many of whom already have a hard time making ends meet. When I came to Congress, I promised to address the rising cost of healthcare, so I am proud to help permanently repeal this unfair tax."" The Cadillac Tax was designed to help pay for Obamacare. It would impact health insurance plans that cost more than $11,100 for an individual, and $29,750 for a family. Implementation of the Cadillac Tax has been delayed numerous times, most recently to 2022. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:32:25Z https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/emmer-announces-washington-county-town-hall,Emmer Announces Washington County Town Hall,2019-07-17,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Otsego, MN- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding atown hallin Washington County. ""I look forward to joining my constituents in Minnesota's Sixth District to hear their concerns,""said Emmer. ""Town halls remain the best way to discuss the pressing issues facing our communities. I look forward to engaging with many of you in Scandia, and taking your thoughts back to Congress."" Date: July 31, 2019 Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Scandia City Hall 14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073 ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://emmer.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7FA9A1D2-0606-4C95-BEF8-00A22CAE63DF,Emmer Announces Washington County Town Hall,2019-07-17,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Tom Emmer,E000294,emmer.house.gov,,,legacy,"Facebook Icon Google Plus Icon Instagram Icon LinkedIn Icon Twitter Icon YouTube Icon Vimeo Icon Clients Icon Email icon Map Icon Print Icon Quote Icon icon_share Carousel Arrow - Left Carousel Arrow - Right",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://hagedorn.house.gov/media/press-releases/walz-and-hagedorn-promote-highway-14,Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Jim Hagedorn Meet to Promote Highway 14 Expansion,2019-07-15,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Jim Hagedorn,H001088,hagedorn.house.gov,,,legacy,"ST. PAUL, Minn. Today, Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) visited Minn. Gov. Tim Walz (D) at the State Capitol to discuss their mutual support for the U.S. Highway 14 Four-Lane Expansion Project near New Ulm, Minn. Both Walz and Hagedorn agree this 12-mile strength of highway must be completed to improve safety and create economic opportunity for southern Minnesotans. Gov. Walz and I are committed to working in bipartisan fashion to fight for the project funding streams needed to complete the Highway 14 Corridor project and improve the lives of our constituents, Hagedorn said. I appreciate the Governor's work, during his tenure as our First District Congressman, to promote Highway 14 projects, and I will do my best to emulate his service. Members of Congress for southern Minnesota have long-supported the Highway 14 Corridor project, from U.S. Rep. Ancher Nelsen (R), first elected in 1958, to Walz (D), who was Hagedorn's immediate congressional predecessor. Last week, Hagedorn wrote U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and urged her to approve BUILD grant funding of up to $25 million for the Highway 14 Corridor project. Jim Hagedorn was elected in 2018 to represent Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former U.S. Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers. Jim currently resides in the rural farming community of Blue Earth. Hagedorn brings policy experience to Capitol Hill from time spent as a congressional aide to former U.S. Congressman Arlan Stangeland (MN-07) and a congressional relations officer for two non-partisan U.S. Department of the Treasury agencies. Hagedorn serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business to promote farming, Main Street enterprises and southern Minnesota's way of life. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-legislation-help-small-businesses-succeed-passes-house,Stauber Legislation to Help Small Businesses Succeed Passes House,2019-07-15,2019,2019-07,Republican,House,MN,Pete Stauber,S001212,stauber.house.gov,stauber,https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Pete Stauber's (MN-08) Clarifying the Small Business Runway Extension Act (H.R. 2345), which will ensure the immediate implementation of the Small Business Runway Extension Act. Signed into law in December of 2018, the Small Business Runway Extension Act aims to provide growing small firms additional time to classify as a small business, so they can more easily vie for Small Business Administration (SBA) benefits, such as loans and federal contracts. The SBA utilized a 3-year average of gross receipts to determine whether a company should be classified as ""small"" and considered for SBA benefits. The Small Business Runway Extension Act extends the 3-year average to 5 years. However, within four days of the legislation's passage, the SBA stalled this law's implementation, issuing a notice that maintained the 3-year calculation until the agency could go through the rulemaking process. Of his legislation's passage, Congressman Stauber stated, ""The Small Business Runway Extension Act was designed to ensure small firms have more time to successfully grow and mature before they are required to compete against larger and more established companies. I am pleased that my legislation, which will ensure this commonsense law is upheld, is now on its way to the Senate."" In addition to ensuring that the Small Business Runway Extension Act is immediately implemented, H.R. 2345 requires the SBA to develop a transition plan for small businesses and federal agencies as they shift to the 5-year plan. Watch Stauber speak on his legislation on the House floor, HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:32:25Z