WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue timely guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to give farmers, blenders, retailers, and fuel users certainty and the time needed to make additional clean fuel projects a reali  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Rep. Dean Phillips voted against H.Res.1371, "Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar Kamala Harris's failure to secure the United States border," and called on Congress to get serious about solving our nation's border security and immigration problem. "If there is someone to blame for the human and security failures at our southern border, it is, without  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Tom Emmer took to the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis as he approaches retirement after nearly 30 years of public service. Transcript: A public servant, a veteran, a small business owner, and my friend, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, is retiring after nearly 30 years in office. Dave found his passion for politics whil  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced the Ensuring Health in SNAP Act of 2024. The bill will allow states to ban the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts such as cake, pies, cookies, and similar products. States like New York, Minnesota, and Maine have previously tried to implement these refo  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Reps Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) today introduced a resolution to support the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day. This resolution will also encourage intergovernmental cooperation to develop new drowning prevention policies. Drownings pose a significant public health risk to our nation's children. Drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional death for childre  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on July 25, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, released the statement below following the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies issuing Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation bill text regarding the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. The proposed funding is a 2  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue timely guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to give farmers, blenders, retailers, and fuel users certainty and the time needed to make additional clean fuel projects a rea  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Senator Tina Smith, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to strengthen bus and transportation infrastructure in Eden Prairie. One hundred and seventeen communities across the country are getting infrastructure upgrades thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation passed by Presi  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Senator Tina Smith, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to strengthen bus and transportation infrastructure in Southern Minnesota. One hundred and seventeen communities across the country are getting grants from the DOT thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation passed   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: LAKEVILLE, MN Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced $115,000 in federal grant funding for the Airlake Airport in Lakeville. Rep. Craig worked to secure funds through the Airport Improvement Program. These funds will be used to install lighting on the runway, improving safety for takeoffs and landings. It will also increase traffic of the airport, benefiting not only the airport, but the local e  more