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February 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined 153 Members of Congress in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration’s flawed and burdensome “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.

Issues: Agriculture

January 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced that Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

“If we can house tens of thousands of illegal immigrants each month, there is not an excuse for a single homeless veteran in this nation,” said Van Orden. “Supporting veterans’ mental health and financial fitness needs to be a priority for America, and will be for this committee.”

Issues: Veterans

January 18, 2023

WEST SALEM, WI – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced his appointment to the House of Representatives’ Agriculture Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.


January 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) proposed two congressional amendments and one bill – delivering on his promise to enact real change in Washington and marking his first legislation introduced as a Member of Congress.
 

Issues: Congress Economy

January 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) was sworn in to represent Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in the 118th Congress.

"I was raised in abject rural poverty by a single mom. Earlier this morning, I was sworn into Congress. Within a single generation, I went from the meanest circumstances to the highest levels of power in the most powerful country that has ever existed in the world.

“The American Dream is real. Take it; it is waiting for you.

Issues: Congress

January 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, yesterday Congressman-elect Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) joined 17 veteran members-elect of Congress to highlight the national security issues presented by the delay to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

Issues: Congress