Press Releases

Van Orden to Present Military Service Medals to 102-Year-Old WWII Army Veteran

March 26, 2024

CHIPPEWA FALLS, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the securement of five military medals for Mr. Neil Korn of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Korn is a retired United States Army Private First Class who served during the period of January 8, 1943 to December 15, 1944. He completed battles and campaigns in Normandy, France, Northern France, and Rhineland, Germany.

Issues: Veterans

Van Orden Votes to Fund the Government

March 22, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the final Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) consolidated appropriations package:

Issues: Border Security Congress Economy Healthcare

Van Orden, Hoyle Introduce the Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act to Help Protect Workers on the Job

March 14, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced the Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act, which would help develop proper training and safety standards to protect airport ground crew workers while on the job.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

Van Orden Statement on Biden’s State of the Union Address

March 7, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union address:

Issues: Border Security Congress National Defense Public Safety Economy Energy

Van Orden, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase U.S. Reserve and National Guard Military Leave

March 7, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-D) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish leave parity between National Guardsmen and Reservists and Active Duty members.

Issues: National Defense Veterans

Van Orden Secures Over $26 Million for the Third District in First FY24 Appropriations Package

March 6, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the House passage of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) consolidated appropriations package. This package includes over $26 million in funding for Wisconsin’s Third District that Congressman Van Orden specifically advocated for.

Issues: Agriculture Congress Economy

Van Orden, Hinson Call for Federal Funds Following Structural Failure of Lansing Bridge

March 5, 2024

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CRAWFORD, W.I. – Yesterday, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt emphasizing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ (IA-R) request for federal emergency relief funding for the repair of the Lansing Bridge in Lansing, Iowa.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

Van Orden, Tiffany Introduce Legislation to Grant State and Local Governments Autonomy in Federal Refugee Resettlement Decisions

March 1, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Community Assent for Refugee Entry Act (CARE) Act, which will empower state and local governments by granting them the authority to reject federal refugee resettlements.

Issues: Public Safety

Van Orden Statement on Government Funding Measure

February 29, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7463 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024:

Issues: Congress Economy

Van Orden Introduces the Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act

February 28, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Don Davis (NC-01), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced the Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2024. This bill will streamline the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program application process and make it easier for current and former military servicemembers to have their direct loans forgiven.

Issues: Education Veterans