FEMA Disaster Assistance Deadline October 27

Homeowners and renters who were affected by the severe storms and flooding from June 16 – July 4 this summer have one week left to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This assistance may include funds for temporary housing, repair or replacement of your home, and disaster-caused expenses like storage, medical care, or vehicles.

The FEMA application deadline is October 27, 2024. If you live in a designated county, you can apply one of three ways:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
• Use the FEMA mobile app
• Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM 

Meeting with Performance Foodservice

Earlier this month, I met with Performance Foodservice at their operations facility in Marshall. I am thankful to their staff for talking to me more about their company and the policies that impact it.

One of these policies is the lower Corporate Income Tax Rate that was made a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). It lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, allowing companies like Performance Foodservice to invest in equipment and research to improve their work product, and increase staffing and wages. This provision has been made permanent, however, my colleagues on the left have been threatening to raise the rate next year should they have the majority. My colleagues and I, particularly in the Ways and Means Committee, are determined to fight for provisions like this one that encourage additional jobs and higher wages and bolster local economies, particularly those in our more rural regions.

Election Guidance from USPS

Throughout the 2024 election cycle, the Postal Service has been communicating with Congress, election officials, and voters alike to share their recommended guidelines as well as their readiness to ensure the nation's election mail is delivered securely and in a timely manner. 

With two weeks until the general election, their vote-by-mail guidance is simple: if you choose to vote by mail, mail early.

Voting in elections is such an important part of living in the greatest democracy the world has ever known. To find your election office, click here. And, if you have further questions about mailing guidelines, you can watch this short video or visit their website. 

Touring Eat Just in Appleton

I recently visited Eat Just, one of the largest employers in Appleton, where their staff highlighted their innovative strides in the plant-based food industry. Eat Just makes a plant-based product that is derived from mung beans, offering an alternative to conventional eggs. I sampled a number of their products, including one that was scrambled like an egg and a plant-based mayo and ranch dressing. In addition to learning about this protein source that provides an alternative to those with egg allergies, we discussed how the company is serving the community.

Companies like Eat Just provide jobs, contribute to the economy, and demonstrate how rural Minnesota can be a great place for innovative businesses to thrive. I had a great time talking to the Eat Just staff and am so proud to represent businesses like theirs in the Seventh District. I enjoy fighting for companies like this in conversations about taxes and regulations back in Washington.

Now Accepting Spring Internship Applications

I'm now accepting applications for our paid Spring internships in my D.C., Willmar, and Moorhead offices. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience working in Congress on things that matter to the 7th District and to America. Click here if you or someone you know may be interested!

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