John,
It’s been so refreshing to be out of Washington D.C., and spending time in the district! Here are a few ways I have been working this week to advocate for this district and our conservative values.
I was proud to join Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) to introduce the HEN Act, legislation that would authorize over $3.5 million over the next five years to fund Hen House structures for ducks after a string of below average fall flight numbers. These nesting structures would protect duck eggs from predators like raccoons and skunks. This simple but effective conservation effort could add more than 100,000 ducks to the fall flight every year. For Minnesotans, where hunting is a way of life, restoring duck populations is not just about tradition—it’s about sustaining our ecosystem and outdoor heritage. Investing in Hen Houses is a smart, proven solution to help turn the tide of revitalizing duck populations across the country.
My colleague, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), received vile death threats after bravely sharing her heartbreaking experience with an ectopic pregnancy. Pro-abortion extremists targeted her, her family, her staff, and every Republican fighting for life, with harassment and threats. It’s sickening and unacceptable. As co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, I joined my colleagues in issuing a statement condemning this violent rhetoric. No one should be threatened for defending the unborn. Representative Cammack faced a terrifying medical emergency, and to make matters worse, misinformation created fear among her doctors. Let’s be clear: miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies are not elective abortions. She received life-saving care, not the procedure pro-abortion activists are falsely claiming. It is for this very instance that I included exceptions for the life of the mother explicitly in my Defund Planned Parenthood Act. No woman should be denied emergency care when her life is on the line, and no doctor or hospital should fear prosecution for doing their job.
This week, I joined my colleagues Representatives Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) in formally requesting a federal investigation of Minnesota’s Department of Human Services amid mounting allegations of Medicaid fraud. At the center of it all? Governor Tim Walz. Under his watch, Minnesota has become a breeding ground for fraud, waste, and abuse. From widespread Medicaid-related scams to the Feeding Our Future scandal, Minnesotans have lost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, all while the Walz administration looks the other way. The damage is staggering, and the mismanagement is blatant. It’s time for the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a full, independent investigation, not just into the fraud itself, but into the Governor and his administration’s failure to stop it.
We need real accountability. We need to restore public trust, protect tax dollars, and ensure every federal and state dollar is used as intended and not funneled into corruption.
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.
