Dear Friend,

President Trump gave a historic address to Congress this week, and I wanted to share some of the highlights with you.

Since taking office just over a month ago, President Trump has wasted no time delivering real results.

He has secured our border, bringing illegal crossings down to levels not seen in decades, cut through red-tape regulations that have held back energy and infrastructure development, strengthened our military, restored free speech, rooted out government fraud, and more.

There’s no doubt: America is back, and the American Dream is alive again.

President Trump also welcomed some incredible guests, including the families of Jocelyn Nungaray and Laken Riley, two young girls killed by illegal aliens who were released into the U.S. during the Biden administration. He also recognized Payton McNabb, a former high school athlete who suffered a traumatic brain injury after having to compete against a biological male, and the widow of Jonathan Diller, an NYPD officer who was murdered at a traffic stop by a repeat criminal.

Perhaps the most powerful moment of the night came when DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old battling terminal brain cancer, was granted his dream of becoming an honorary member of the U.S. Secret Service. You can watch a clip of that here.

Unfortunately, in truly disgraceful fashion, Democrats did not stand, applaud, or honor any of these individuals.

Instead, Democrats spent the night virtue-signaling, wearing pink for women – despite the fact that on Monday, every single Senate Democrat, including Senator Baldwin, voted against protecting women’s sports.

And then there was Rep. Al Green of Texas, who decided that instead of showing respect, he’d rather throw a tantrum, yelling about so-called "Medicaid cuts" – which, as I pointed out last week, is a complete lie. I will protect Medicaid for the vulnerable, but I won’t sit by while Democrats let freeloaders, illegal aliens, and fraudsters bankrupt the program at the expense of mothers and children.

This isn’t new for Green, who has a pattern of Trump derangement syndrome. His latest stunt was so disruptive that he was ultimately removed from the chamber, and even 10 Democrats joined House Republicans in voting to censure him. You can see how lawmakers voted here.

Over the next few months, I will be focused on advancing President Trump’s America First agenda. That means preventing tax hikes, ensuring no taxes on tips, carrying out mass deportations, lowering costs for hardworking Wisconsinites, and getting federal spending under control.

I’ll keep you updated on my work through the Tiffany Telegram. Thanks for starting your weekend with us!

Sincerely,





Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress

I enjoyed meeting with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association on critical legislation for local radio and TV broadcasters.

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

This week, I had a great meeting with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association where we discussed the importance of local radio and community broadcasters for rural communities. AM radio is essential communication in rural communities, used to inform residents of emergencies, news, weather, entertainment, sports, and more. But in recent years, AM radio has been under attack with automakers charging extra to have AM radio stations in their vehicles. That is why I am supporting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which will require automakers to include AM radio broadcasts at no additional cost to the car owner.

Making trade fair again

The cost of one-sided “free trade” deals has been too high for too many American workers for far too long. That’s one key reason I’ve been leading an effort to roll back Communist China’s preferential “Most Favored Nation” trade status. It’s also why I’ve been so supportive of President Trump’s efforts to restore balance to our broader trade policy and ensure that American farmers and workers get a fair shake. While Communist China is perhaps the worst offender when it comes to cheating at trade, they aren’t the only one. Canada – a country we have a “free trade agreement” with since the 1990s – has imposed tariffs on U.S. dairy products in the past as high as 298% in some cases. And unfortunately, there are many, many other examples. Consider this: Last year, foreign corporations paid the U.S. just $57 billion in tariffs and taxes while American businesses paid a staggering $370 billion to foreign governments – nearly seven times more. It’s time for that to change. Our chief export should be top-quality, “Made in the USA” goods and services – not American jobs. That’s why I was excited to hear President Trump’s plans this week to pursue reciprocity when it comes to international trade by subjecting foreign imports to the same tariffs and market restrictions here that they impose on our exports there. You can read more about that plan here.

Commonsense small business protections are here

On Sunday, President Trump’s Treasury Department announced that it will suspend the enforcement of penalties or fines associated with the deceptively named big-government "Corporate Transparency Act,” which seeks to create a database on every American business owner. This suspension applies to U.S. citizens, domestic reporting companies, and their beneficial owners under existing regulatory guidelines. Furthermore, the Trump administration will be issuing a proposed rule to shift its focus to foreign companies. That’s good news, because this Biden-era rule has been disastrous for small businesses across the country. It’s also why I signed onto a bill introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08) earlier this Congress – the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act – which would permanently get rid of these recently scrapped requirements. You can learn more about the Treasury Department’s actions here.

Committee Update

Judiciary

Upholding our right to self-defense 

The Second Amendment and our right to self-defense are one of the most cherished freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. However, for decades, Democrats have argued for “gun-free zones” and firearm bans. Former President Biden, piled on too, arguing that the Second Amendment “is not absolute”. Over the past several years, violent attacks have been on the rise, which is why it’s more important than ever to ensure that law-abiding gun owners are able to protect themselves, their families, and their property. During this week’s Judiciary hearing, witnesses highlighted how infringements on our right to keep and bear arms ultimately make Americans more vulnerable and empower violent criminals. That is why I have cosponsored a variety of legislation such as the Conceal Carry Reciprocity Act by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) and the National Constitutional Carry Act authored by Representative Thomas Massie (KY-04). These bills will ensure that our constitutional right to concealed carry ­­– a key component of self-defense and the safety of our communities – cannot be stripped away. 

Natural Resources

ESA reforms and delisting the wolf

On Tuesday, the Natural Resources Committee had an oversight hearing on the abuses of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Perhaps nowhere is this abuse more evident than with the recovered gray wolf population. We heard from farmers and ranchers from across the country who have seen the devastating impacts on their livelihoods and animals firsthand. I highlighted a few stories that we’ve heard from Wisconsin residents, like children not being safe at bus stops, family pets getting slaughtered by wolves, and farmers having to sell their herds due to constant wolf depredation. These stories have become all too common in Wisconsin and throughout rural America, which is why we need to delist the gray wolf and return the management to the states. It is timely that this week, Chairman Westerman reintroduced his ESA Amendments Act, which I cosponsored. This bill would help modernize the ESA to focus on species recovery, so species can actually get delisted. Currently, the ESA has removed only 3% of listed species in its over 50 years. This is completely unacceptable, and I will continue to push for ESA reforms, including getting the gray wolf delisted.

Click here or on the photo above to watch me highlight the numerous ways Wisconsinites have been impacted by wolves.

District Update

2025 Congressional Art Competition

My office is officially accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All students in the Seventh District, 7-12 grades, are invited to participate. The Art Competition is a great opportunity for young artists in the district to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The winning student will have their piece hung in the United States Capitol Building – Cannon Tunnel for one year and will be able to attend a congressional reception in Washington, D.C.  Other winners of the competition will have their artwork displayed in my Wausau and D.C. offices. This year’s theme is: A Day in the Life of Wisconsin, and submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered to my Wausau office by Friday, April 18th at 5 PM. Click here for more information and guidance.

Photo of the week

With spring quickly approaching, the time to enjoy Wisconsin’s winter activities is dwindling. Make sure you get out and enjoy them while you still can. As a reminder, make sure you spring your clocks forward this weekend, as Daylight Saving Time is here. If you have a photo you'd like to share, please submit it to [email protected] with your name and location.  

“Snowy Adventures” – Submitted by Anna at Granite Peak in Wausau

Upcoming Events

Next week: West Point meet and great 

On Wednesday, March 12^th at 2:00 pm, Col. Riley Post, West Point’s Deputy Director of Admissions, will be at Athens High School to meet with school counselors, students, and parents about attending the United States Military Academy West Point. Col. Post will be able to answer any questions you may have, as well as provide helpful tips for applying to the military academy. Attendance is free, and anyone with an interest in attending West Point is encouraged to attend. All high school students admitted to our nation's military service academies must first receive a nomination from at least one member of their state's Congressional Delegation, the Vice President, or the President. For more details on receiving my nomination to a service academy, click here.

Resources  

Leading up to the April 15^th filing deadline, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is offering in-person and online tax assistance to anyone – free of charge. Click here to find the nearest in-person AARP Foundation Tax-Aide location or get started with your free online tax assistance here. Taxpayers can also visit IRS.gov to get answers on any tax questions they may have. The Interactive Tax Assistance tool is the quickest, most convenient way for taxpayers to have their questions answered.

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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As always, you are welcome to visit my website or to contact my offices in Washington, DC or Wisconsin, which remain open for service, if you have any questions or need assistance. 

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