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Van Orden Seeking Military Academy Nomination Applications

August 9, 2023

LA CROSSE, WI – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) is seeking applications for students interested in attending one of the U.S. military service academies. These are highly competitive programs and we encourage our constituents to reach out to our office sooner rather than later.

Van Orden Announces Federal Funding for Gundersen Health System in La Crosse

August 9, 2023

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LA CROSSE, WI – At a press conference in La Crosse, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced $600,000 in federal funds for Gundersen Health System, which if passed will support ambulances and emergency equipment for the residents of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. This funding will allow the hospital to provide prehospital care and ambulance transfer in rural communities, helping to ensure patients receive timely and high-quality care.

Issues: Healthcare

Van Orden Introduces Bipartisan Dam Integrity Act

July 28, 2023

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Derrick Van Orden today introduced the bipartisan Dam Integrity Act alongside Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-2) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-3) to mitigate future failures and flooding across America’s inland dams.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

Van Orden Introduces Dairy Business Innovation Act

July 26, 2023

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Derrick Van Orden introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Act to allocate an additional $16 million per year to U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.

Issues: Agriculture

Rail Inspectors Amendment Passes in FAA Reauthorization

July 25, 2023

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Included in the new FAA reauthorization was funding for new National Transportation Safety Board inspectors – answering Derrick Van Orden's calls for increased rail inspectors in the Rail Inspector Safety Act.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

Van Orden Statement on Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

July 20, 2023

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The House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which includes a Derrick Van Orden-backed amendment that will help ensure safety at Wisconsin’s rural airports.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

ICYMI: Van Orden Hosts Tele-Town Hall with Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost

July 18, 2023

Press Release

Derrick Van Orden hosted a veterans’ telephone town hall with Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost.

Issues: Veterans

Van Orden Announces July Staff Mobile Office Hours

July 14, 2023

Press Release

Derrick Van Orden announced today his office’s staff mobile office hours for the month of July, where field representatives can provide constituents with assistance in dealing with federal agencies.

Military Suicide Amendment Passes in National Defense Authorization Act

July 14, 2023

Press Release

The House of Representatives passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Van Orden-sponsored Amendment 223 to address military suicide among National Guard and Reserve members.

Issues: National Defense Healthcare Veterans

Van Orden Introduces Citizen Vote Protection Act

July 13, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today introduced the Citizen Vote Protection Act, which will require driver’s licenses and identification cards to include an indication of United States citizenship.

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