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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), was joined by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) to introduce the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize $1 billion in funding to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses with electric bus alternatives. Specifically, the legislation would provide $1 billion for the Clean School Bus program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Every day, 20 million children and thousands of bus drivers breathe polluted air during th

CORBIN, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2026) – Today, at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Summit, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced more than $22 million to help support healthcare, emergency services, infrastructure, energy, education, tourism and economic development in Eastern Kentucky. “The people of Eastern Kentucky have supported this country through two world wars, our Industrial Revolution and by building the greatest middle class in the history of the world. These hardworking families deserve to know there is a bright future ahead of them and the inve

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Farmward Cooperative to discuss operations, grain handling, energy infrastructure, agricultural lending, and crop conditions across southern Minnesota. The conversation also covered federal policy priorities, including the GRAIN DRY Act and the 45Z tax credit. Rep. Fischbach has worked to provide greater certainty for farmers and biofuel producers through her work on 45Z and has advocated for policies that support domestic agricultural production and rural economies. Farmward representatives also discussed rising costs, regulatory uncerta

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach visited Bayer in Redwood Falls to tour the facility and host an employee town hall. The discussion focused on pressures facing farmers, the importance of maintaining strong domestic and international markets, and the need for regulatory and legislative certainty. Employees and Bayer leadership also discussed seed technology, crop protection, renewable fuels, and the impact of temporary diesel export policies on agricultural operations. Bayer leaders also discussed the Farm Bill and thanked Rep. Fischbach for her work to pass a strong Farm Bill thr

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative leadership and growers in Renville to discuss challenges facing the sugarbeet industry. Producers highlighted rising fuel costs, weed-resistance challenges, and increasing international competition. The group discussed the need for additional federal assistance for crop losses and urged for consideration of weather-related aid in future policy discussions. Producers also urged U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jameson Greer to address foreign treasuries dumping sugar into the U.S. market. Rep. Fisc

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Lac qui Parle County officials and local law enforcement in Madison to discuss pressures facing rural counties. Officials highlighted staffing limitations and rising administrative costs tied to SNAP requirements. The conversation focused on the need for clearer federal guidance and delayed program implementation timelines to reduce strain on rural counties. Rep. Fischbach also toured the county’s new law enforcement center, which brings together the Sheriff’s Office, County Jail, Dispatch Center, Community Corrections, Family Services, a

Willmar, MN - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach met with Avel eCare and local EMS providers in Ortonville to discuss the important role telehealth-enabled EMS plays in rural Minnesota. The group highlighted how virtual care can improve emergency response, reduce unnecessary transports, and increase survival rates. The discussion also emphasized the need for sustainable funding, including Medicare reimbursement for treatment-in-place services, and the growing reliance on telehealth-enabled EMS across rural communities. Rep. Fischbach is a cosponsor of the CONNECT for Health Act which would make