Dear Friend,

This week, the House voted on our first round of DOGE cuts. H.R. 4 clawed back $9.4 billion of your tax dollars wasted on foreign “aid” and taxpayer-funded media handouts.

Of that, $8.3 billion was going to ridiculous projects like $3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street, $3 million for circumcisions in Zambia, $135 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), and $1 million for voter ID in Haiti (despite Democrat politicians opposing voter ID here in the US).

Additionally, if newspapers, radio, and TV stations can survive without federal funding, so can NPR and PBS. Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for media outlets, especially when NPR was using tax dollars to write some pretty absurd stories.

This first rescission package is a good start, but it’s just that – a start. I will keep pushing for cuts to wasteful spending that we all know are long overdue, and with the appropriations process approaching later this year, there will be plenty more chances to take another bite out of the apple.

One area ripe for cuts is funding for sanctuary jurisdictions that let criminal illegal aliens walk free.

I am sure many of you saw the images coming out of California this weekend – at least 23 businesses were looted and vandalized, cars were set on fire, law enforcement was attacked with fireworks and rocks, and foreign flags were flaunted in our street – all in the name of protecting illegal aliens.

Of course, just like the Democrats did in 2020, they tried to claim the protests were “mostly peaceful.” But you can click here to see some of the pictures and judge for yourself.

While these cities get to ignore federal law, they still want to collect federal funds. Telegram readers know I’ve worked to strip federal funding from sanctuary cities before, and this is something I will continue to fight for.

This week, I also joined my friend Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) in introducing the SAFE Cities Act to bar federal funds to cities that enable anarchy and violence, like Los Angeles. If radical Democrat governors and mayors fail to protect their citizens from lawlessness, they have no business receiving federal funds.

Perhaps, one of the most frustrating parts of this is that Governor Evers signed a letter siding with violent rioters and attacks on law enforcement. The chaos gripping California is the future Governor Evers wants for Wisconsin. He’s also vowed to “fight” deportations and told state employees to block federal law enforcement. We can’t let Wisconsin become California.

Thanks again for starting off your weekend with us! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the Tiffany Telegram. We will be back in two weeks with more.

Sincerely,





Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress

Click here for a longer list of the foreign “aid” we rolled back in the rescissions package.

Where are they getting their money?

Whether it’s violent riots like the ones Americans have watched unfolding in Los Angeles this past week, or special interest lobbying campaigns in our nation’s capital, you’ve probably found yourself wondering at some point or another who is picking up the tab. Sometimes the groups financing disruptive agitators behind civil unrest have names we’ve heard before, like “The Democratic Socialists of America.” Sometimes they have more innocuous-sounding monikers, like “Indivisible.” And sometimes, we just don’t know. What we do know is that America’s foreign adversaries, including Communist China, have long worked to exert influence in academia and our political system. That’s a problem, and it’s why this week I joined Rep. Lance Gooden (TX-05) in introducing the Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act. This bill would require “think tanks” and other nonprofits to publicly disclose contributions from foreign governments and political parties. For too long, foreign operatives have been able to hide behind a curtain of anonymity provided by so-called “charities” and “NGOs.” That must end. If you are taking foreign money, especially from the Chinese Communist Party, the American people deserve to know. You can read more about our effort here.

Democrats push to let illegals vote

It is no secret that in recent years Democrats have been trying to turn illegal aliens into voters. In 2022, Washington, D.C.’s far-Left city council even passed legislation that would allow illegal aliens to cast ballots in local elections. And D.C. isn’t alone, cities in California, Vermont, and Maryland have adopted similar policies. Here’s the bottom line: Only U.S. citizens should be voting in American elections. That’s why House Republicans took action this week and passed legislation to put an end to this brazen foreign election interference. The bill we adopted would repeal Washington, D.C.’s 2022 legislation and prohibit illegal aliens from voting in D.C.’s elections. Unfortunately, 148 Democrats voted against this measure to ensure safe, secure, and free elections. Whether it’s at the local or national level, Democrats seem more interested in importing votes than earning them. Fortunately, Republicans will continue to fight these absurd policies and fight to protect and preserve election integrity.

Standing up for seniors

Telegram readers may recall when the Biden administration rolled out a one-size-fits-all staffing mandate for nursing homes. At the time, estimates showed that 80 percent of facilities would be unable to meet the requirement, forcing many to shut down and putting more than 290,000 nursing home residents at risk of displacement. That’s why I cosponsored the Protecting America’s Seniors Access to Care Act to block the implementation of the Biden administration’s regulation. Since 2020, more than 400 nursing homes have closed, and this mandate would only make things worse, especially in rural areas like ours. This is also why H.R. 1, the reconciliation bill, is so important – as it would stop Biden’s rule and protect seniors’ access to care. Republicans are fighting to keep nursing homes open, not close them. This week, my office met with the Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living to discuss support for families navigating long-term care. I want to flag that they have a Regulatory & Clinical Support Hotline and a Legal Hotline for addressing complaints and resolving care-related concerns if you need assistance.

Dairy Month is off to a great start

Nothing beats Dairy Month in Wisconsin, and I celebrated at two great breakfasts this past weekend! First, the 50th annual Barron County Dairy Breakfast at Hillsdale Dairy, hosted by the Kraft family. I enjoyed flipping pancakes there and even ran into Amber Gonske with WJMC Radio in Rice Lake. Then, on Sunday, I headed to Lincoln County in Merrill, where I was joined by Tomahawk Mayor Steven Taskay. I hope to see you at a dairy breakfast this month.

I had a great time celebrating Dairy Month at not one, but two dairy breakfasts this past weekend.

Committee Update

Natural Resources

Gray wolves, mineral wealth, and American greatness

Yesterday, we had the Secretary of Interior, Doug Burgum, testify before the Natural Resources Committee to discuss the agency's budget request. He highlighted the important strides made under his leadership – including efforts to unleash American energy and mineral production, cut wasteful spending, and roll back burdensome red tape. In his dialogue with committee members, it was refreshing to hear him reaffirm some of the issues Republicans have emphasized for years. When discussing his support for a legislative solution to delisting the gray wolf, he referenced the Endangered Species list as a “Hotel California,” where we should be celebrating species recovering and getting off the list, instead of keeping them there forever. He also stressed the importance of unlocking our mineral wealth, and its significance to our national security and the AI arms race with Communist China. America’s vast natural resources are an asset for our country, and we finally have a Secretary of the Interior that recognizes this. You can click here to watch my comments in the Federal Lands Subcommittee on permitting reform and restoring American greatness. 

District Update

Summer reading challenge

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete in Second Lady Usha Vance’s Summer Reading Challenge. All children from kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join. The Trump administration is asking participants to read 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 5. Once you finish all 12 books you are asked to write or draw a picture reflecting on your favorite book. Then, all you need to do is submit your completed and signed Submission Form and Reading Log to receive a personalized certificate and a small prize. Your name will also be entered into a drawing to visit Washington, D.C. Click here for more information on the reading program.  

Photo of the week

This week, my wife Chris joined me in Washington, D.C. While most of my week was focused on cutting wasteful spending and committee hearings, we were able to enjoy an evening at the White House for the annual Congressional Picnic last night, hosted by President Trump and the First Lady. We are heading back to Wisconsin today; she didn’t want to stay in the Swamp any longer than she had to! If you have a photo of Wisconsin that you’d like to share, send it to [email protected] with your name and location. Your photo could be featured in next week’s Telegram!

“My Favorite Plus-One” – Taken at the Congressional Picnic on the White House’s South Lawn

Resources  

Vacation is meant to be relaxing, so don’t let renewing or applying for your passport stress you out. The current processing time is 4 to 6 weeks, so we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. For more information, click here.

FEMA is accepting applications for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. For more information on the program, click here. Additionally, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Wisconsin due to economic losses caused by excessive moisture. Click here to see if you are eligible to apply.

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