Real ID Requirements Go Into Effect May 7

The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to set certain standards for states to issue driver's licenses and ID cards that will be accepted by federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security set May 7,2027 as the date they would begin enforcing this law across the country.

That means that starting on May 7, Minnesotans ag 18 or older will no longer be able to use their standard driver's license or ID card to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. 

Please visit the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for more information on REAL ID and how to apply.

SAFETY Act Protects American Food Products

For years, the European Union has created unfair barriers for America’s farmers to access European markets. For example, they abuse geographical indicators as a non-tariff trade barrier, limiting U.S. agriculture export opportunities simply because they rely on using common food names like ‘parmesan’ and ‘bologna’, that have been established for decades. I introduced the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act with my colleague Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to protect these commonly used names and ensure U.S. agriculture products can be sold worldwide. I am proud to stand with my fellow representatives as we hold our trade partners accountable to treat American producers fairly, and this legislation will help restore market access for American agriculture.

Seventh District in D.C. 

I was honored to thank Mary Gislason for her forty-three years of service to Lyon County and congratulate her on her retirement.

Ada Borup and Goodridge High Schools were out in Washington and I got to talk with them about what my job is like on the Library of Congress steps! I hope you all had a great trip.

Congratulations to David Preisler on receiving the MN Pork Board's Distinguished Service Award!

The beverage industry employs over 5,000 jobs across Minnesota, and since 1899, the Minnesota Beverage Association has been dedicated to preserving and advancing that industry. I was glad to sit down with them to talk about their priorities for the year.

Calling All High School Artists

I encourage high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. This longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work. Winners will have their work on display in my Moorhead, Willmar, and Washington, D.C. offices, and the first place winner will have their work hung in the U.S. Capitol, where it will be seen by members of Congress, staff, and thousands of visitors from across the world.

The deadline for submission is April 16th. For more information, please visit my website. 

Mobile Office Hours in Breckenridge May 13

My office is holding mobile office hours at the Breckenridge Public Library on Tuesday, May 13, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 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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