Press Releases

May 8, 2019 Press Release
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.

May 6, 2019 Press Release
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.

May 1, 2019 Press Release
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.

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April 26, 2019 Press Release
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.

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April 12, 2019 Press Release
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.

April 11, 2019 Press Release
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.

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April 4, 2019 Press Release
State Health Care Premium Reduction Act Would Lower Costs for Americans in the Individual Marketplace

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s (MN-02) first piece of healthcare legislation - the State Health Care Premium Reduction Act, cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52), passed the Energy and Commerce Committee last night, moving one step closer to addressing one of the biggest and most immediate concerns facing hardworking American families right now: affordable health care.

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April 2, 2019 Press Release
Rep. Craig continues her fight to lower the cost of healthcare by addressing the cost of lifesaving prescription drugs

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig deeply understands that too many families are facing the heart of today’s healthcare problem: if healthcare isn’t affordable, it isn’t accessible.

That is why she is backing a suite of bills to lower the skyrocketing cost of necessary prescription medication.

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April 2, 2019 Press Release
Rep. Craig fights for implementation of dairy programs to be a priority for USDA

Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig reiterated her support for dairy farmers after hearing concerns from dairy farmers at a recent listening session in Goodhue County.

March 27, 2019 Press Release
Bill would increase funds for communities to implement voluntary conservation programs to reduce water pollution

WASHINGTON [03/27/19] – Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s first bipartisan bill, H.R. 1331, the Local Water Protection Act, was brought under consideration by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Introduced alongside Republican Rep.

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