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Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced that after challenging Democratic leadership, today's spending bill will include authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation to make sure payments to Minnesota farmers will be made on time.
"Today we are able to provide certainty for Minnesota farmers impacted by the current trade war," said Rep. Angie Craig. "I'll continue my work toward lasting solutions for our farmers, including a return to robust and productive trading partnerships with a clear strategy to increase our agricultural exports."
Today, Rep. Craig signed onto a letter reiterating her commitment to making sure Minnesota farmers are included in the upcoming spending bill.
Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Funding for Minnesota Farmers
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.
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is a proud cosponsor of the Stop For School Buses Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Transportation to conduct research and enforcement of safety standards to prevent illegal passing of school buses. As kids get back to school, Rep. Craig is focused on supporting efforts that prioritize school safety and make sure the only thing students have to focus on is learning.
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: