John,
It’s been a busy week traveling in the district and hearing first-hand from constituents, but I wanted to take a moment to update you on how we’ve been working to protect your tax dollars, defend our values, and deliver real results.
The House passed a major rescission package backed by President Trump that slashed $9.4 billion in wasteful federal spending, including bloated foreign aid, National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The bulk of these cuts, $8.3 billion, comes from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been exposed in audits for funneling taxpayer dollars into ridiculous climate initiatives and unnecessary foreign projects. NPR and PBS strayed from their mission to provide impartial news and educational programming. This legislation targets funds previously approved by Congress, making permanent the smart, commonsense cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency. The American people sent a clear message in November that they’re tired of wasting taxpayer dollars on global pet causes and left-wing indoctrination. Now it’s time for the Senate to do its job and send this package to the president’s desk.
Governor Tim Walz returned to Washington, D.C. last week to testify before the House Oversight Committee and attempt to defend his record of shielding criminal illegal aliens from law enforcement. We knew what to expect: more deflection, more denial, and more spin. Walz opened by claiming the immigration system is broken, however, the real problem is liberal politicians like him who refuse to work with federal agents to enforce the law. Walz claimed that Minnesota is not a sanctuary state, but we all know DFL politicians at the state level routinely ignore ICE detainers, keeping criminal aliens on our streets and putting Minnesotans at risk. If Walz’s tenure as governor has sent one message, it's that breaking the law here comes with no consequences.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly announced renewable volume obligation (RVO) is a major win for rural communities and our agricultural industry. By increasing biofuel blending requirements, RVO helps lower oil costs for Ag-related businesses with reduced transport and feed expenses. It also means relief at the pump for truck drivers and consumers alike. This is great news for western Minnesota and all of rural America. I applaud EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump for making biofuels an important priority.
As always, thank you for your continued trust and support. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with anything.
