Dear John,
It was a busy week in Washington, but I’m back to keep you in the loop on how I am fighting for our conservative values.
I’d like to congratulate Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04), who will take on the mantle of House Judiciary Chairman. The American people deserve truth and transparency. I am encouraged that his tenure will bring much-needed oversight to this administration.
On Thursday, the Senate approved a one-week stop-gap funding bill that averted a partial government shutdown. This is highly frustrating. While the government must meet its obligations, the Democrats had all year to meet this deadline and could not get the job done. It shows you how broken this Democrat-led Congress is that it needs continuing resolutions and omnibus bills to fund the federal government.
The House passed legislation to honor the memories of Minnesota National Guardsmen Charles Nord (Perham), James Rogers (Winsted), and Kort Miller (Avon), who were tragically killed after their helicopter experienced engine failure. The legacies of these patriots are carried on by their families and communities, so it was an honor to advance these bills in the House to rename the post offices in their respective cities. I am hopeful for their passage in the Senate next week.
Speaking of remembering, honoring, and thanking our military service members, today is Wreaths Across America Day to place wreaths on the graves of our veterans. Thank you to local volunteers in the old and new MN-07 for organizing wreath-laying events in Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Little Falls, Montevideo, Osakis, Oslo, and West Union. You can find information about the sponsoring organizations in each community and how to donate for next year’s WAA Day at this link.
As always, please contact my office if there is anything we can help with. Thank you for your continued support!
Ope! What a game! #skol
