Press Releases

Van Orden Applauds President Trump for Securing Release of Israeli Hostages

October 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump secured the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages held by Hamas:

Van Orden Praises President Trump Protecting WIC Amid Schumer Shutdown

October 8, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump took action to ensure the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program remains funded during the ongoing government shutdown:

“When I was serving overseas as an active-duty Navy SEAL, my wife, Sara Jane, and I used WIC to help feed our kids. We know exactly how much that support means to working families.

Van Orden Statement on Concordia University Wisconsin Recognizing TPUSA Chapter

October 3, 2025

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MEQUON, WI – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today issued the following statement regarding Concordia University Wisconsin’s decision to grant official recognition to Jacob Turner’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter after two years of administrative resistance:

Van Orden Statement on Democrats’ Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 01, 2025

Contact: Grace Kim

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement regarding the Democrats’ government shutdown:

Van Orden Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Federal Funds for Entities Employing Individuals Condoning Political Violence

September 15, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation that prohibits federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism.

Van Orden Welcomes Vice President Vance to WI-03 to Highlight One, Big, Beautiful Bill Wins

August 28, 2025

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LA CROSSE, W.I – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after Vice President JD Vance visited Wisconsin’s Third District to highlight the wins for America in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill:

Issues: Agriculture Border Security Public Safety Seniors Economy Education Energy Healthcare

President Trump Signs Van Orden Bill to Reduce Veterans Homelessness Into Law

July 30, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into law.

Issues: Veterans

Van Orden Introduces Bill to Restore Integrity in Agriculture Immigrant Workforce System

July 23, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced a bill to establish a legal process for undocumented agricultural workers to transition to legal employment status.

Issues: Agriculture Border Security

Van Orden, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Level the Playing Field for the Cider Industry

July 23, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act, which will lower the tax rate for lower-alcohol wine, cider, and mead made with fruit.

Issues: Agriculture

Van Orden, Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Veterans’ Access to Non-Opioid Medications

July 17, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ access to non-opioid pain medications.

Issues: Healthcare Veterans