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WASHINGTON, DC —Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig is introducing legislation banning Members of Congress from flying first-class on taxpayer-funded travel. There is currently no prohibition on elected officials using taxpayer funds to purchase unnecessary and highly expensive upgrades when flying on official business.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement after the conclusion of President Biden's State of the Union Address:

"I was pleased to hear the President outline an intense focus on lowering costs for working families, strengthening our supply chains and continuing to grow our economy . We are working our way back to normal, and that was evident in the House chamber tonight.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN), Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Lucy McBath (D-GA) introduced legislation that would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month, lowering drug costs for hardworking families who are currently paying high costs for insulin and other diabetic treatments.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine:

"This morning, as we watch the news of war in Europe unfold, my heart is with the Ukrainian people. I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, this unlawful military action by Russia, which will doubtlessly lead to profound human loss and suffering.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Pet Caucus, which will focus on the health and nutritional well-being of companion animals, commonsense legislation supporting pet ownership and science-based and transparent regulations. According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 70% of U.S. households – or about 90.5 million families – have a pet in the family.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation to lower the federal tax rate for small businesses, many of which are still struggling to overcome the impact of the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. The ongoing pandemic has had a devastating impact on small businesses, forcing hundreds of thousands to close their doors – and leaving countless more on the brink of permanent closure.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) led a bipartisan group of 28 lawmakers in urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide detailed information on their efforts to prevent and combat a sudden rise in childhood vision challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Angie Craig urged the Biden Administration to prioritize input from local stakeholders when implementing broadband provisions of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.