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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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) shared powerful remarks at a Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing discussing accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In the hearing, Van Orden read an email he received from the family member of a U.S. Army veteran who took his life after seeking mental health treatment from a VA facility and being turned away.
Watch the clip here, or read the transcript below.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the opening of entries for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork from the Third District's competition will be displayed alongside artwork from across the nation for one year in the U.S. Capitol, as well as on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced that he will lead a Congressional Delegation to the southern border on Thursday, February 16th with four House of Representatives freshmen Members, including Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03).
Following the announcement, Congressman Van Orden released the following statement:
“I am heading back to the border for the second time this week, which means I will have been there twice as many times as the president.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement: