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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, recognizes the committee's completion of all twelve Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills, marking a return to regular order and the constitutional responsibility of Congress to fund the federal government through a transparent, disciplined process. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the House Appropriations Committee has advanced every annual appropriations bill through subcommittee and full committee consideration, restoring a process centered on

Time capsule will be opened at America’s 500th Anniversary on July 4, 2276 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation announced that it is contributing a collection of original images of Minnesota in 2026 for a Congressional Time Capsule in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. The Minnesota collection includes photographs from across Minnesota’s eight Congressional Districts as well as accompanying letters from the delegation that explain their significance to their districts, state, and nation. The capsule will be dedicated at Emancipation Hall this aft

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) released the following statement commemorating the fourth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. As an original cosponsor of a newly introduced bicameral resolution marking this milestone, Representative Fischbach issued the following statement: "Today, we look back on four years of lives saved and families strengthened. But our work is far from finished. We must continue to champion policies that protect our most vulnerable and ensure eve

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, reversing the flawed 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion on demand, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus—Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO)—issued the following statement: On the fourth anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, we remember all the named and nameless victims of abortion, and we recommit ourselves to the most critical human r

Willmar, MN -- Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with leaders from local businesses, including Superior Industries, Bonanza Bean, Westmor, and Riverview Dairy, to discuss the challenges caused by limited housing availability and workforce development in Western Minnesota communities. Rep. Fischbach highlighted her recent legislative efforts in DC to help increase rural housing development, including her support for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act and her co-sponsorship of the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. Both initiatives focus on cutting through red tape and streamlining permitti

Pregnancy centers have been helping women and men face unplanned pregnancies and new parenthood for nearly 60 years. Today, there are nearly 3,000 of these centers across the country providing pregnancy-related resources and support, typically at no cost. These centers commonly offer pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI and STD testing, material assistance such as diapers and baby clothes, referrals for additional medical care and community resources, educational classes, and after-abortion recovery care. Anyone on either side of the abortion issue should be able to get behind these nonpolitical

Willmar, MN -- Representative Michelle Fischbach visited the leadership team at Traverse Electric Co-Op in Wheaton to discuss her efforts in DC to cut regulatory red tape, modernize rural energy infrastructure, and ensure families and small businesses maintain access to reliable power. During the meeting, Traverse leaders highlighted the unique challenges facing rural electric cooperatives, particularly aging systems that are vulnerable to severe weather. To ensure energy co-ops have the tools they need to modernize and respond rapidly to emergencies, Rep. Fischbach is taking direct legislativ

Willmar, MN -- Representative Michelle Fischbach recently hosted a rural law enforcement roundtable in Alexandria, bringing together Western Minnesota Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, and U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen to strengthen partnerships between federal and local law enforcement agencies. The roundtable provided a direct forum for local law enforcement leaders to discuss the unique challenges facing rural departments, including resource constraints and community safety needs. Rep. Fischbach emphasized her ongoing commitment to ensuring federal agencies are accessible and fully equipped to back loc

When naturalized citizens are convicted of terrorism or supporting groups that kill Americans, they have forfeited their right to citizenship.

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Louisiana will receive $1,247,642 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster recovery efforts in south Louisiana communities impacted by Hurricanes Francine and Ida. “Natural disasters like Hurricanes Francine and Ida have severely damaged our communities, but Louisianians have proven time and time again to be tough and resilient. This $1.2 million in funding will help protect roadways and repair community centers in South Louisiana,” said Kennedy. Th

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Co-Chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus and senior member of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on the service's ability to defend against drone incursions domestically and rationale behind its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.