Dear Friend,
In just three days, the great American comeback begins as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
To ensure his administration hits the ground running, the House of Representatives has been hard at work preparing legislation for his first 100 days in office.
Over the past two weeks, we’ve made strides in passing laws to protect American citizens.
Last week, the House approved the Laken Riley Act, which requires the immediate detainment and deportation of illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting. This week, we passed a bill to immediately deport those who commit sex offenses or domestic violence.
These measures will ensure that future presidents – regardless of party – must follow the law, preventing the sidestepping we saw under the Biden administration.
While I’m grateful that both bills passed with bipartisan support, I am disappointed that the majority of House Democrats voted against them. Just yesterday, 145 Democrats voted against the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which would deport illegal aliens who commit rape. You can view the full vote here.
It’s clear that we must prioritize the safety and security of the American people. That’s my commitment in the 119th Congress, and I will continue to fight for laws that put Americans first.
Additionally, please mark your calendars. On January 27th and 28th, I will be hosting in-person listening sessions across seven counties in our district. This is an opportunity to share your concerns and ask questions about the issues that matter most to you. Click here for dates, times, and locations.
The listening session in St. Croix County will focus on Xcel Energy’s proposal to build a 5,000-acre solar facility. As many of the Telegram readers know, I believe Congress should eliminate the market-distorting energy tax handouts that help underwrite the siting of solar panels and wind arrays on agricultural lands. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how this project will impact our community.
Thank you for kicking your weekend off with the Tiffany Telegram. We have more updates below, and we will be back next week with another update!
Sincerely,
Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress
Click here or on the image above to watch me discuss protecting Title IX.
Getting men out of women’s sports
Four years ago, on his first day in office, President Biden made it a priority to undermine the integrity of women’s sports by allowing biological men to compete against female athletes. Since then, we have seen countless examples of women being kept off the podium and being physically injured by male players. Thankfully, this assault on women is finally coming to an end. Last week, a federal district court blocked Biden’s dangerous Title IX ruling. Then, this week, I voted to pass legislation to keep biological men out of women’s sports. Unfortunately, 206 House Democrats voted against this commonsense legislation. As a father to three daughters, this is an issue close to my heart, and I will continue to protect Title IX so that women have a safe, equal playing field in sports. You can read more about the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act here.
Putting the government on a diet
If there is one thing you need to know about the federal government, it is bloated with wasteful, and sometimes unlawful spending. Thankfully, we have institutions like the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) who fight to expose this unconstitutional spending. Just this week, WILL released a report showing the egregious amount of money the federal government is spending on unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Currently, taxpayers are spending at least $124 billion to fund DEI programs, and this is just scratching the surface. Recently, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy released their plan for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) where they stated they are aiming to cut $500 billion in wasteful spending. We need to get rid of the double standard – if Americans are expected to balance their checkbooks, so should the federal government. As we begin the 119th Congress and President Trump’s second term, Republicans are focused on putting the government on a diet. I look forward to delivering on that promise.
Accountability and action for taxpayers
We’ve witnessed devastating wildfires tear through California over the past two weeks, leaving lives forever changed. My prayers are with everyone affected by these tragedies. Sadly, these fires represent one of the worst man-made disasters in history, stemming from years of mismanagement and poor leadership. Taxpayers across the country deserve accountability before Congress considers sending more funds to California’s incompetent leaders. Without better forest and water management, the same preventable tragedies will happen again. California hasn’t built a new reservoir in over 40 years, and during the recent fires, the Santa Ynez Reservoir was out of operation. Even more alarming, Governor Newsom’s administration cut $101 million from wildfire prevention and forest resilience programs in the state’s 2024-2025 budget. These failures to prioritize preparation have left state residents dangerously vulnerable to disaster. This week, I spoke out because I believe taxpayers in our district shouldn’t be forced to bail out California unless real changes are made. Members of the Natural Resources Committee have reintroduced the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, legislation that passed the House last Congress but was stalled in the Senate by Democratic leadership. This bill addresses fundamental issues by expediting forest restoration projects and cutting through unnecessary “green” tape under the National Environmental Policy Act, which currently delays forest-thinning projects in California for an average of 5.3 years. These wildfires, especially so close to homes, schools, and businesses, are a wake-up call that cannot be ignored. Accountability and action are needed now to prevent future tragedies.
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Click here or on the image above to watch my interview on Newsmax demanding accountability for taxpayers on the wildfires.
Committee Update
Recent Legislation
Protecting access for sportsmen
This week, I helped reintroduce important legislation, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. This would prevent the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammo and tackle on federal property, unless the regulation is also consistent with state law and is supported by the best available science. The Biden administration proposed such a ban, and it would severely impact hunters and anglers across the United States by restricting the use of traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle. Now this is not a concern for the incoming Trump administration – which is a staunch ally of sportsmen and women – but it is important that we get this legislation into statute so we can prevent it from being proposed again in the future. Hunting and fishing are a central part of our way of life in Wisconsin, and the last thing people need is more red tape. If anyone knows about conservation and the importance of protecting our nation’s environment, it’s the sportsmen and women who hunt and fish. We should not make it harder for them to enjoy our public lands. Last Congress, this same bill passed the House in April, and I look forward to helping get it signed into law this time around.
District Update
Get out of the road
Long-time Telegram subscribers may remember the standoff that began some two years ago between homeowners and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians after tribal leaders inexplicably barricaded roads and demanded a staggering $20 million from Lac du Flambeau town residents. Those unreasonable demands triggered what one media outlet described at the time as a “hostage crisis.” Back then, I asked the tribal government – which has received hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money over the last decade – to stop endangering the health and safety of the local community and remove the roadblocks. Ultimately, the dispute ended up in court, and a federal judge has now ordered the Biden administration to “take immediate action to prevent an effort by anyone to restrict access.” While I am pleased that the tribal government and the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) have finally been forced to halt this misguided extortion racket, this is not the end of the road. The DOJ must be held accountable to ensure that local residents are never again put in this position – and the town should be reimbursed for all of the costs they were forced to incur as a result of this unfortunate shakedown scheme. You can read more about the situation here.
Remembering Wisconsinites
This month, Wisconsin experienced the loss of multiple Wisconsin icons. Milwaukee Brewers legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker – often known as Ueck or “Mr. Baseball” – passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Ueck played for the Brewers before going on to win the World Series with the Cardinals in 1964. After retiring, Ueck became the primary broadcaster for the Brewers, where he stayed for the past 54 years. Wisconsinites, and baseball fans across the nation, can agree that games will not be the same without his play-by-play. You can watch some of his best calls and moments here. I also want to take a moment to honor Carl Theiler of Tomahawk who passed away earlier this month. Carl was a Wisconsinite, veteran, and head of the Michigan/Wisconsin Timber Producers Association. My thoughts are with the friends and families of both Carl and Ueck – two true Wisconsinites.
Photo of the week
Whether it is white-tailed deer, black bears, river otters, or even frogs, Wisconsin has some amazing wildlife. Today’s photo of the week features a close-up of a Cope’s gray treefrog perched on a milkweed leaf. If you have a favorite photo of Wisconsin wildlife or nature that you’d like to share, send it to [email protected] with your name and location. Your photo could be featured in next week’s Telegram!
“Un-frog-ettable” – Submitted by Shelly in Superior
Resources
Vacation is meant to be relaxing, so don’t let renewing or applying for your passport stress you out. The current processing time is 4 to 6 weeks, so we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. For more information, click here.
Additionally, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Wisconsin due to economic losses during the wet spring that occurred in April. Click here to see if you are eligible to apply.
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