Press Releases
Today, U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget pushing for the distribution of $100 million for the Army Corps of Engineers to address the impacts of this spring's devastating floods along the Mississippi River. The funds were included in the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, and were signed into law by President Trump in June 2019. Those funds have not yet been disbursed so the Army Corps can do their jobs.
Today, U.S. Rep Angie Craig called on House leadership to include additional funds for Minnesota's family farmers in the spending bill expected on the House Floor this week. The continuing resolution must include authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation to extend past the $30 billion before October 1st, allowing for Market Facilitation Program and Farm Bill payments to be made to our farmers on time.
Today U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Goodhue, Scott and Wabasha Counties as well as the Prairie Island Indian Community are among the Minnesota counties eligible for USDA grants to continue recovery efforts from extreme weather and flooding. The USDA is making $150 million of grants available through the Community Facility Program for repairs and improvements to essential community facilities like streets, nursing homes, childcare centers, and libraries.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was presented with Growth Energy's 2019 "Fueling Growth Award" for her unwavering commitment and work on behalf of Minnesota's biofuels industry and family farmers.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig received the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award for her work to support Minnesota's family farmers. The award, which was presented by the Minnesota Farmers Union, is given to Members of Congress who have dedicated their time in Congress to supporting family farmers.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day.
"Today, we honor the strength of the American labor movement and all of the workers who have fought for the essential rights and labor standards we have today: the 40 hour work week, fair wages, the right to organize, and the right to safe working conditions. Labor has built our country's strong middle class and continues to drive our economy. I will never stop fighting to protect the basic right to organize for fair, safe workplaces." said Rep. Craig.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig wrapped up her district work period Transportation Week by reiterating her commitment to advocating for robust investments in local infrastructure. This week, Rep. Craig hosted a number of events to hear from local leaders and advocates about how she can work in Congress to fight for stronger, safer communities through local infrastructure projects. She has:
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig launched her Farmer Advisory Council, a group of farmers, producers, and agriculture advocates from Minnesota's Second District to serve as experts on issues facing Minnesota farmers. The group will meet regularly to discuss pressing issues in agriculture so that Rep. Craig can bring their concerns to Washington and find bipartisan, common-sense solutions.
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig attended Farmfest in Morgan, Minnesota to continue her fight to preserve Minnesota's family farms, meet with local producers, and share her work on the House Agriculture Committee.
Last week, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig helped introduce the Remedial Education Improvement Act with Rep. Donald Norcross, a bill to make developmental education programs more effective, fair, and less expensive. This bill aims to make post-secondary degrees more affordable and keep students on track to graduate on time.