Press Releases

Willmar, MN -- Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with staff at the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to discuss regional agricultural programs and support for multi-generational family farms. Staff highlighted that Minnesota leads the nation in Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SECD) payments and shared updates on a pilot program to improve and streamline acreage reporting. Rep. Fischbach discussed the critical need for expanded training and resources to help area farmers navigate complex FSA applications and payment programs, reaffirming her commitment to cutting bureaucratic red t

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted today in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that strengthens America’s military, supports servicemembers and their families, and ensures the United States is prepared to confront growing threats around the world. The legislation delivers a 5% to 7% pay raise for America’s servicemembers, invests more than $11.7 billion through the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter Communist China, strengthens America’s defense industrial base, and improves military readiness. The bill also reinforces America

Today in the House, we passed this year’s U.S. House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—it’s the bill that authorizes spending for the military, and I’m proud to say that several priorities I pushed for have been included.

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach stopped by Hank’s Foods in Pipestone to meet with owner Tim and discuss the staffing shortages and operational challenges impacting independent grocers across the district. In addition to highlighting Hank's strong community involvement, including hosting neighborhood parking-lot cookouts, the conversation centered on the thin margins rural grocers face when competing with large corporations for staffing talent. Rep. Fischbach emphasized that she is pushing for common-sense workforce development, apprenticeship programs, and legislation to protect

Willmar, MN -- Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Ruthton City Officials to review a $750,000 Community Project Funding grant she secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations for their water tower replacement project. This critical federal funding serves as the first step in Ruthton's broader, three-year plan to completely overhaul its aging drinking water and sewer systems. City leaders outlined their plan to connect to Rural Water, which will eliminate the need to upgrade the local water treatment facility and reduce overall project costs by approximately $5 million. Rep. Fischbach

It’s what connects all of us, and it’s what we have a duty to protect for our children. We know exactly how essential the ocean is for our communities. Not just for recreation and our economy, but for all the incredible wildlife that call our waterways home.

The creator economy is empowering opportunities in every corner of America.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) introduced the Election Security Partnership Act that would incentivize states to take action to prevent illegal aliens from voting in federal elections.

End the war. Pay our troops. Fund our government. Oppose any and all pay raises for elected officials. This should be the unequivocal position of every elected official in America. I will continue to follow the law and will vote to enforce the War Powers Act of 1973, and I will support any clean resolutions following the statutory 60-day time period. I will vote to continue to pay our troops, provide them with protective and defensive equipment, and ensure that our national defense inventory remains at safe levels. I will continue to fund our government, oppose any and all government shutdowns