Relocating the Bureau of Land Management

In his last term, President Trump relocated the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado in order to bring it closer to the communities it serves. Unfortunately, this was done through an Executive Order and President Biden brought it back to D.C. I am pleased to say that I am a cosponsor of the Local Opportunities, Conservation, and American Lands (LOCAL) Act, which would codify the BLM move into law.

It is clear the Washington bureaucracy is bloated. Trump has instructed agencies to submit proposals to relocate offices from D.C. to "less costly parts of the country" by April 14th. Moving agencies out of D.C. and closer to the communities they serve will improve management, efficiency, coordination with local communities, and will bring true diversity to the federal government with representation from all the different kinds of people across our beautiful nation that can't - or just don't want to - move to the Washington swamp to serve their country.

Expanding Opportunities for Biofuel Producers

Expanding opportunities for biofuels into the field of aviation would be incredible progress for our airlines and our farmers. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could be an excellent alternative fuel source for airplanes that would give our farmers new markets to participate in while also increasing domestic energy production and therefore national security.

I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Farm to Fly Act to affirm a common definition of SAF for USDA purposes, as widely supported by industry, to enable U.S. crops to most effectively contribute to aviation renewable fuels. It will foster the development of SAF within existing USDA programs, allow for greater collaboration, and ensure USDA’s SAF definitions reflect eligibility for American agricultural crops. 

 This bill has wide support from outside groups and in the Senate and I look forward to it moving forward this Congress.

Expanding Access to Innovative Hearing Devices

Unlike hearing aids, fully implanted middle ear hearing devices require surgery to replace the function of the middle ear and, once the surgery is completed, the user does not "take off" the device. 

The FDA has approved the fully implanted hearing devices as prosthetics, not simple hearing aids, and yet CMS has been classifying them as a hearing aid, and therefore its implantation is not covered by Medicare. These devices could help countless people regain their hearing, and it is time for the government to do its part it making them affordable. 

I am proud to introduce the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act that will enable more people to gain access to these life-changing products.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Minnesota Rural Water Association was in my office and they shared with me all their accomplishments for Minnesota’s water and wastewater systems over the last year. We also discussed which programs are important for them to provide clean drinking water and safe wastewater removal. Thanks for the conversation!

New Zealand Ambassador Banks and I had a great meeting to discuss our countries’ relationship especially when it comes to the outlook for trade policy this Congress. Thank you very much, and I look forward to continuing to work with you.

The NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association came to Washington and we had a good discussion about the state of commercial real estate in Minnesota as well as capital markets and the adaptive reuse of antiquated buildings and taxes.

Disabled American Veterans is a great organization that empowers America’s veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. When they came to my office, I really enjoyed talking with them about veteran mental health, dental care, health benefits, and long-term care.

Thanks to the students from Central Lake College who took the time to stop by my office while they were in town!

Mobile Office Hours

My office is holding mobile office hours at the Meinders Community Library in Pipestone on Tuesday, March 25, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. No appointment necessary!

If you have questions or feedback for my office, now is your chance to talk with my congressional staff directly. They can help you with issues such as passport processing, veterans’ needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and also connect them with federal agencies (FEMA, the FSA, and more).

If you aren't able to make this one, keep an eye out for future mobile offices hours across the Seventh District. For any questions, please call my office at 320-403-6100.

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Michelle Fischbach

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