Reforming Washington
For far too long, working Minnesotans have been forced to watch career politicians treat the United States Capitol like a revolving door of self-interest, using their positions for career advancement and personal profit. It’s no wonder that the American people have lost faith that their elected leaders in Washington are going to work every day with the best interests of their constituents in mind.
That’s why, since the very first day I set foot in Washington, I have been focused on reforming the way Washington works so that Minnesotans can feel confident that they are – and will always be – their elected officials’ No. 1 priority.
I’m helping lead the effort that would prevent Members of Congress from buying or selling individual stocks while they are in office. I introduced legislation that would impose a lifetime ban on lobbying for Members of Congress after their time in public service. And I’m leading a long-overdue bill banning Members of Congress from flying first-class on taxpayer-funded travel. In 2019, I also introduced an amendment blocking a pay raise for Members of Congress – and had a bill signed into law which helps to address improper and wasteful payments that can total as much as $281 billion per year.
I was also proud to work with my colleagues to pass H.R.1, the For the People Act, a comprehensive bill that would reform America’s corrupt campaign finance system and return power where it belongs – in the hands of the people, not corporate donors.
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WASHINGTON, DC — This week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) is set to introduce legislation banning Members of Congress from owning or trading stocks while serving in public office. In recent years, the United States Congress has been plagued by allegations of insider trading – necessitating urgent action to restore Americans' faith in their elected leaders and remove even the appearance of misconduct. Craig's bill will require all Members to sell individual stocks and refrain from future ownership of individual stocks throughout their time in office.
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) is set to introduce legislation banning Members of Congress from owning or trading stocks while serving in public office. In recent years, the United States Congress has been plagued by allegations of insider trading – necessitating urgent action to restore Americans' faith in their elected leaders and remove even the appearance of misconduct. Craig's bill will require all Members to sell individual stocks and refrain from future ownership of individual stocks throughout their time in office.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Angie Craig released the following statement following House passage of the Build Back Better Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig pressed Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig for information about the expansion of digital services at the IRS, the status of the returns and appeals processing backlogs and data about the status of the IRS response times.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) sent a letter asking House Appropriators not to include a potential pay raise for Members of Congress in upcoming appropriations legislation. In the 116th Congress, House Appropriators proposed a $4,500 pay raise for Members of Congress in fiscal year 2020, which was later blocked by Rep. Craig and other new Members.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that she has joined the Bipartisan Working Group, an organization of Republican and Democratic Members of Congress who are dedicated to working together to advance bipartisan legislation and foster dialogue between both sides of the aisle.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a comprehensive ethics and electoral reform bill that would protect voting rights, rein in the influence of big money in politics and restore ethics and accountability in Washington.
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig delivered a speech on the House floor in support of H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The comprehensive democratic reform legislation would expand the right to vote, preserve the integrity of our elections, crack down on special interests in Washington and shine a light on the influence of dark money in American politics.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced a resolution to ban Members of Congress from serving on the boards of for-profit entities.
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, U.S. Representative Angie joined 79 of her Democratic colleagues in the House in requesting that President Joe Biden fill the existing vacancies on the United States Postal Service's Board of Governors as quickly as possible. In their letter, the Members raised their concerns about decision-making by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who has been accused of politicizing the previously nonpartisan agency and causing a decline in service levels for the USPS.