Dear John,

Minnesota’s small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities. These restaurants, cafes, bike shops, breweries are not just businesses – they are livelihoods, family traditions and economic engines that contribute so much to keeping our communities running. And right now, we have an opportunity – and an obligation – to support them in Washington.

In order to do that, earlier this year, I introduced the Small Business Owner Tax Relief Act which would reduce the tax burden on self-employed individuals, who make up the majority of small business owners in Minnesota and across the country. For nearly two years, business owners have grappled with an inconsistent economy, ever-changing regulations and tax burdens far higher than that of many Fortune 500 corporations. It’s long past-time that we re-centered our economy around the businesses that make up 93% of employers in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District – and this bill will help us do just that.

Here are some of the other highlights from this week:

Listening to Family Farmers
This week, I joined my colleagues on the House Ag Committee on my own turf in #MN02! I was so proud to host the Committee in Northfield to hear directly from Minnesota farmers about how we can strengthen agriculture in the next Farm Bill.

Prioritizing American Manufacturing
Prioritizing American Manufacturing is one of the sure-fire ways to address supply chain issues and drive down prices for working families. This week, I was proud to join my colleagues in passing the CHIPS Act – to incentivize American production of semiconductors.

Working to Restore Trust in Washington
Exciting news! House Leadership is planning to introduce a ban on stock trading for members of Congress, their spouses and senior advisors. I’ve been fighting for this reform since joining Congress. Now we need to get it across the finish line!

Behind the Scenes with Rep. Craig:

This week I am taking you behind the scenes to the Capitol Carriage Door. When the building you work in is built to accommodate horse-drawn carriages – you’d be hard pressed to forget its history! These days, you don’t see many horses on Capitol Hill. But the door is occasionally used to drop off Members of Congress who are rushing to catch a vote! 

There is still a lot of work ahead of us – including some exciting developments in the Senate that will likely bring us back to DC soon! Stay tuned!

Until next time,
 

Angie Craig

Member of Congress