Media
Latest News
Today, U.S. Rep Angie Craig hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross at her Burnsville, Minnesota, office. During the blood drive, Rep. Craig and her wife Cheryl donated blood to do their part and to help bring awareness to the constant and ongoing need for blood donations. Rep.
This week, U.S. Rep Angie Craig joined House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), along with Co-Chair and Vice Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM), Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) to discuss health and economic disparities in Indian Country amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the dire need for federal aid.
Yesterday, the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Rep.
This week, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was presented with Growth Energy’s 2020 “Fueling Growth Award” for the second year in a row for her unwavering commitment and work on behalf of Minnesota’s biofuels sector and family farmers.
This week, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig voted for H.R. 2639, the Strength in Diversity Act. This legislation was introduced by Rep. Marcia Fudge and cosponsored by Rep. Craig to help fulfill the promise of equity in education by offering support to school districts that are developing, implementing, or expanding school diversity initiatives.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig’s bipartisan legislation to improve the Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program passed out of the House Small Business Committee. This legislation, the 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act, was introduced last week with Rep.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced that farmers in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District have received $103,171 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Rep. Craig has consistently advocated for investments in rural energy and recently secured a $20 million increase for REAP in H.R.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Small Business joined Lisa Peterson, President of the Northfield Chamber of Commerce to listen to the needs of Northfield small businesses during the economic crisis spurred on by COVID-19. Rep. Craig also talked to Mayor Rhonda Pownell about the state of business in the city.
Today, Rep. Angie Craig hosted a roundtable with senior housing experts and advocates across Minnesota’s Second Congressional District focused on the support needed for adequate, affordable senior housing.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig toured the future route of the Veterans Memorial Greenway in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. This 5-mile, accessible paved route through scenic Dakota County landscapes is expected to feature several memorials that will be designed and built in partnership with veterans’ organizations.