Today is National Adoption Day and November is Adoption Month. Supporting adoption services is an integral part of being pro-life. It is a positive alternative to abortion, giving both children and loving families the opportunity for a better future. In Congress, I sponsored the Hope Act, which provides grants to community organizations that support new mothers—including adoption services. I will always be an advocate for life, motherhood, and key services that unite foster children with loving “forever” homes.
I'm joining my fellow Minnesota Republican U.S. House members—Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, and Pete Stauber—to press the Walz administration on the Feeding Our Future scandal. We've already reached out three times to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the lack of oversight that enabled a massive COVID-19 fraud scheme, totaling around $250 million in taxpayer money. We need to get to the bottom of this issue and hold accountable those responsible for this corrupt scandal. As of now, we're awaiting a response from the Minnesota Department of Education and remain committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
This week, the U.S. government passed a two-step continuing resolution, or CR, to fund a portion of the government until January 19, and the rest through February 2. While this process will avoid chaotic spending negotiations at the end of the year, it did not accomplish one of the primary goals this Congress has set out to do: reduce government spending. Therefore, I decided to vote against this bill. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass the remaining government funding bills and get this country's financial house in order.
Congress must prioritize the swift passage of the Farm Bill to address the pressing needs of our farmers and ranchers. Delaying this legislation until September, just before an election, would risk a lapse of critical tools western Minnesota farmers use to succeed. Now is the time for proactive, bipartisan work to craft a forward-looking Farm Bill that addresses global challenges and ensures resilience and sustained success for our agricultural industries.
As always, please contact my office if there is anything we can help with. Thank you for your continued support!
With gratitude,
