SAVE America Act

I am a proud cosponsor and supporter of the SAVE America Act. This legislation has passed the House floor for the second time and is now in the Senate. The SAVE America Act will require proof of citizenship to register to vote and require a valid photo ID to vote in federal elections. It will also force states to establish programs to identify and remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls. 

The support for voter identification is overwhelming: 84% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote, and 83% support providing proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time. 

I also sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi asking for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against Governor Walz and Secretary of State Steve Simon, as they have refused to hand over Minnesota's voter rolls. The DOJ originally requested these records in early January to ensure the state is complying with federal laws, like the Civil Rights Act of 1960, which are designed to prevent illegal voting and fraud.

You can read the full letter here. 

Standing with Our Blue Line

I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). With over 2,500 members across 23 lodges in our state, the FOP does incredible work by providing a legal safety net for our officers and supporting their families through the FOP Foundation during times of crisis. We discussed the legislative priorities that matter most to those who keep our communities safe. I was proud to share that I am cosponsoring the LEOSA Reform Act, which ensures that retired and active officers can protect themselves across state lines, and the Protect and Serve Act, which creates federal penalties for those who intentionally target and assault our law enforcement officers. We also discussed my own legislation, the Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act (H.R. 3436). After years of unfair attacks on this profession, we are facing a serious recruitment crisis. My bill would provide up to $16,000 in grants for students pursuing law enforcement degrees, contingent upon the fact that they serve in a law enforcement role after graduation.

I also had the opportunity to meet with the Minnesota State Association of Narcotics Investigators (MSANI) to discuss the uphill battle they face against sophisticated trafficking networks of illicit substances like fentanyl. Our narcotics investigators are on the front lines of a volatile environment, and they deserve the resources and legal tools to stay ahead of organized crime. I was glad to update them on the HALT Fentanyl Act, which I cosponsored to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. While it has passed the House and is currently under review in the Senate, I remain committed to seeing this vital law enforcement tool signed into law. With my support, this legislation made its way to the President’s desk and was signed into law.

I was also proud to vote for the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act to end outdated regulatory standards that classified less-than-lethal devices, including tasers, as "firearms". This bill removes red tape so local law enforcement can spend their budgets on life-saving, less-than-lethal tools. 

Securing Clean Water for Rural America

I had a productive meeting with the Minnesota Rural Water Association to discuss the essential infrastructure that keeps our small towns running. Clean drinking water and reliable wastewater systems are matters of health and safety. We focused on the importance of USDA and EPA grant programs that help keep utility rates affordable for towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. As we look toward future appropriations, I will continue to advocate for these programs to ensure our rural infrastructure remains strong and our water remains safe.

Social Security Deductions

The Working Families Tax Cut is helping seniors in Western Minnesota keep more of their hard-earned benefits. This historic relief includes a new $6,000 per-person deduction ($12,000 for couples) for seniors and protects 88% of retirees from paying any taxes on their Social Security benefits. My goal is to ensure you have the financial certainty you deserve and that your savings work for your needs, not the government's.

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Mobile Office Hours

My office will hold mobile office hours in Milan on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Milan City Hall. 

This is an opportunity for you to connect with my office, share your comments or concerns on policies, and ask questions. They can also help you with any issues you might be having with a federal agency. For questions regarding the mobile office hours, please contact my office at 320-403-6100.

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