John,
It was a very busy week on Capitol Hill. My colleagues and I voted to delist the gray wolf, welcomed a solid economic report showing inflation continuing to cool, and applied real pressure on the Administration to hold Canada accountable for breaking its trade obligations.
I co-sponsored and voted for the Pet and Livestock Protection Act to delist the gray wolf, which passed the House this week, because the science is clear: the gray wolf population has recovered. Minnesota’s wolf population has exceeded federal recovery goals, yet Washington bureaucrats kept outdated protections in place long after they were needed. The Endangered Species Act was created to help species recover and not to lock communities into permanent federal control. Because of these rules, farmers and ranchers have lost livestock, pets, and peace of mind, while courts and activist groups ignored the real impacts on rural families. Delisting doesn’t mean eliminating wolves; it means restoring responsible, science-based management to the states that know their land best. Minnesota successfully managed its wolf population before federal interference, and we can do it again. This vote puts common sense, local control, and rural communities back where they belong.
Americans are starting to see inflation is moving in the right direction, and that’s not by accident. House Republicans are working hand-in-hand with President Trump to undo years of reckless democrat spending and get prices back under control. The latest inflation numbers show progress, but we know families are still feeling the squeeze despite improvements when they buy groceries, fill their gas tanks, or pay their bills. That’s why we’re focused on policies that actually lower costs. One of the most important steps we’ve taken is extending the Trump tax cuts, so families can keep more of what they earn instead of sending it to the federal government. We’re also pushing for responsible spending, a stronger energy policy, and a pro-growth economy that rewards work. There’s more to be done, but these signs tell us we’re on the right path. House Republicans are committed to delivering real relief for the American people.
Minnesota dairy farmers do hard, honest work everyday, and they deserve trade agreements that do the same. That’s why I joined a bipartisan group of colleagues pressing the Trump administration to hold Canada accountable for breaking its dairy commitments under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Canada promised U.S. farmers real market access, then turned around and used loopholes to block American dairy from their shelves. That hurts family farms here at home and puts downward pressure on prices for Minnesota producers who are already dealing with high costs. USMCA has worked when our trading partners play by the rules, especially with Mexico, so Canada shouldn’t get a free pass. As we head into the 2026 USMCA review, this is our chance to enforce the deal, close the loopholes, and stand up for rural communities.
