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April 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, this week Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) grilled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan on his agency’s slow-walk on summer E-15 waivers for the eight states, including Wisconsin, that applied.


April 14, 2023

TOMAH, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement:

“This week, I met with Tomah VA Director Karen Long to discuss reports of a neurologist underrating our servicemembers in compensation and pension exams that are required to receive disability benefits.

Issues: Veterans

April 14, 2023

EAU CLAIRE, WI – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) celebrated his first 100 days in office. During that time, Van Orden’s constituent services-first office has sent over 40,000 letters, closed over 200 cases, and given over 100 tours in the Nation’s Capital to over 400 Wisconsinites.

Issues: Congress

April 13, 2023

LA CROSSE, WI – Today marks 100 days since the 118th Congress convened in Washington, DC on January 3, 2023. Since then, Rep. Van Orden (WI-03) has led a constituent services-first office and delivered results for the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.

Issues: Congress

April 11, 2023

LA CROSSE, WI – In case you missed it, Rep.

Issues: Healthcare

April 7, 2023

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced today his office’s mobile office hours for the month of April, where field representatives will be on hand to provide constituents with assistance in dealing with federal agencies.

Issues: Congress

March 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, Rep. Derrick Van Orden released the following statement:

“Wisconsinites in my district are worried about gas, groceries, and grandkids, and they’re ready for an end to the Biden administration’s energy crisis. The Lower Energy Costs Act will make life more affordable and secure a better future for our children.”

Read more about H.R. 1 here.

Issues: Economy Energy

March 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced two bills designed to expand opportunities for veterans and protect military families – the Ensure Military Personnel Learn Opportunities Yielding Vocations that Employ Transitioning Servicemembers (EMPLOY VETS) Act and Protect Military Dependents Act.
 

Issues: Veterans

March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor to honor the life of La Crosse resident David John Chase, who passed away in November 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Chase was known for his dedication to his family and community, where he was a volunteer at Immanuel Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He is survived by his parents, Jennifer and Abraham, as well as his grandmother, Diane, and brother, Landon, who traveled to Washington, D.C. to watch the speech in the House Gallery.


March 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined Reps. John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act, which will prevent non-dairy products from using a dairy label and misaligning nutrient-scant products with the nutritious dairy products produced by America’s farmers.

Issues: Agriculture