Press Releases

January 2, 2021 Press Release
The legislation, which will help communities in Minnesota prepare for and rebuild from extreme weather events, is one of four bills Craig has had signed into law during her first term in Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a bipartisan disaster mitigation bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help communities across the country prepare for and rebuild from extreme weather events.

December 28, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote to override the President’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act:

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December 21, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the House passage of an omnibus government funding bill as well as a COVID relief bill. The bill now awaits approval in the Senate, before it heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. 

December 18, 2020 Press Release
The bipartisan, bicameral bill now heads to the President’s desk for approval – the third bill Craig will have signed into law during her first term

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan disaster mitigation bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help communities across the country prepare for and rebuild from extreme weather events.

December 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, U.S. Representative Angie Craig was nominated to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, one of Congress’s most significant and influential committees.

December 14, 2020 Press Release
Current guidance disqualifies purchases of protective equipment such as masks, gloves and plexiglass partitions from reimbursement

WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to local elected officials throughout Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, U.S. Representative Angie Craig informed leaders that she had signed onto a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to clarify guidance on the process by which COVID-19 related expenses are deemed eligible for reimbursement.

December 11, 2020 Press Release

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on the Protect Women’s Sports Act, which was introduced by Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Markwayne Mullin:

December 11, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced Nathan Labiosa and Akansha Kamineni as the winners of the Congressional App Challenge in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition for middle school and high school students interested in computer science.

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December 11, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced that they will begin consultations on the enforcement of Canada's tariff rate quota (TRQ) allocations for imported dairy products. U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in applauding this news.

December 9, 2020 Press Release
$120B Revitalization Fund Would Provide Relief to 500,000 Small and Independent Restaurants Struggling to Survive Pandemic

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in urging Congressional leaders of both parties to include a $120 billion revitalization fund for small and independent restaurants in any future COVID-19 relief package or year-end spending bill.

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