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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. Among other priorities, the Energy and Commerce Committee is responsible for strengthening the economy, improving the nation's health care system, combating climate change and helping to guide the nation's energy policy. Craig was selected by a group of her peers serving on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which oversees committee assignments in the Caucus.

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. Under current guidelines, state and local governments are unable to be reimbursed for the purchase of many necessary protective products such as masks, gloves and plexiglass partitions. In her letter, Rep.

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:

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.

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.

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. The proposal, which has earned the support of 50 senators and passed the U.S. House in October, was introduced in June as the RESTAURANTS Act of 2020.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that her bipartisan bill to require an examination of the health and economic impacts of skyrocketing insulin prices passed the House of Representatives as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). U.S. Senator Tina Smith introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA 2020) conference report, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. This key legislation contains Craig's priorities with funding and language to strengthen Minnesota's locks and dams, improve inland waterways, invest in flood damage reduction and update water infrastructure.