Press Releases
Rep. Craig leads bipartisan Resolution recognizing public works professionals and their impact on the American quality of life
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced that she is leading a bipartisan resolution H. Res. 392 to recognize this week, May 19 through May 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week. Rep. Craig authored this resolution to celebrate the imperative work of our nation’s public works professionals who manage water, sewer, public transportation, and maintain public buildings and grounds.
Critical package of bills addressing healthcare costs passes House
Yesterday, H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, which includes bills that U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has cosponsored, passed the House on a bipartisan vote.
Peterson discusses impact of financial stress and trade war; asks Congress to take action for family farmers
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig hosted Mike Peterson, a fourth-generation farmer from Northfield, MN at a hearing on the state of the farm economy for the House Agriculture Committee’s General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Amy, Jen, and Nick Fox share their small business success story
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig hosted Amy, Jen, and Nick Fox, owners of Spiral Brewery, in the House Small Business Committee to share their story of starting and running their business in Hastings, MN.
Craig joins bipartisan letter urging the Administration to end the EPA’s unprecedented rate of granting Small Refinery Waivers
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig reiterated her commitment to Minnesota farmers and our biodiesel industry by calling on the Administration to end its unfair practice of granting small refinery waivers to big oil companies, which causes more market uncertainty for Minnesota farmers.
Rep. Craig Solicits Transportation Priorities From Minnesota Counties and Stakeholders to Inform Federal Surface Transportation Legislation and Funding
In her role on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig recently called for Congress to include projects and priorities from Minnesota’s Second Congressional District as a part of an upcoming wide-reaching federal surface transportation package.
Bill to increase access to generic drugs passes out of House Judiciary Committee
Today, the CREATES Act, which U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has cosponsored to lower the cost of prescription drugs, took one step closer to becoming law, as it was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee.
Making sure everyone can access the mental health resources they need, no matter where they live
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig understands that right now there are insufficient mental health resources in our rural communities.
Fighting to ensure every Minnesotan has an opportunity to earn a good life, no matter where they live
Tomorrow marks the 100th day in office for the 116th Congress. Since day one, Rep. Angie Craig has prioritized showing up, listening and working across the aisle to solve the real problems families in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District face.
Bill would renew and increase funds for local communities to address water pollution
Today, U.S. Rep Angie Craig’s (MN-02) bill cosponsored by Rep. Brian Mast (FL-18) to reduce harmful water pollution in our local waters passed out of the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.