It was a busy week, but I’m back to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
I want to take a moment to honor Officer Jake Wallin. He and his fellow officers were confronted by an active shooter while investigating a traffic crash. Officer Wallin was fatally shot in the line of duty. As a Minnesota Army National Guard veteran, his commitment to service extended beyond the badge during his three months with the Fargo Police Department. Let us pay tribute to his bravery as we mourn a very promising life senselessly cut short.
This week, we welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to speak before a joint session of Congress. Per usual, far-left “Squad” members like Ilhan Omar protested President Herzog’s speech, calling Israel an apartheid and racist state. Israel is a multicultural democracy and our greatest ally and partner in combating Iranian-backed terrorism. I am honored not only to welcome the Israeli President but also to support a bipartisan resolution proclaiming that our ally Israel is not a “racist state.” It is important to reiterate our support for Israel and that antisemitism, including delegitimizing Israel as a sovereign state, has no place in Congress.
Rural communities across the country are struggling with population decline, much less attracting future generations. Supporting them is essential. We need to help them grow and thrive, and that means providing the resources needed to build hospitals, childcare centers, and senior care centers. That's why I am pleased to introduce the Investing in Rural America Act. This bill will provide rural communities with much-needed capital through the Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program by restoring farm credit institutions’ ability to finance community infrastructure via local lenders and the Department of Agriculture.
As always, please contact my office if there is anything we can help with. Thank you for your continued support!
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