John,
It was great to be back in the district and hear directly from constituents. But it was also a busy week across the country. From major momentum on year-round E15 to strong pro-life leadership from President Trump and real results in Congress, we’re delivering on the issues that matter most to Minnesotans.
President Trump made it clear this week in an Iowa rally that he’s ready to sign year-round E15 into law. This is huge news for Minnesota farmers and rural communities. For years, our growers and ethanol producers have asked for certainty so they can invest, hire, and keep fueling America. Expanding E15 year-round means stronger demand for homegrown corn, lower prices at the pump, and more energy produced in the Midwest. It’s a win for farmers, consumers, and energy independence. I’ve been pushing to get this legislation across the finish line, and I’m ready to send it to President Trump’s desk. Washington has stalled long enough. Let’s get this done and deliver real results for rural America.
This week brought real progress for the pro-life movement. President Trump restored and expanded the Mexico City Policy to ensure American tax dollars are never used to promote or fund abortions overseas. His administration redirected NIH funding away from fetal tissue and embryonic stem cell research toward ethical alternatives that respect human life. Officials also moved to review millions in federal loans sent to Planned Parenthood and rolled back pro-abortion policies from the Biden years. At the same time, conscience protections were strengthened for health care providers and patients who refuse to participate in abortions. In Congress, my legislation to support pregnancy resource centers passed the House, and I see a path for its passage in the Senate. I am very pleased to say we have pro-life President and a pro-life Congress who are taking action to protect and respect life.
And during remarks at the March for Life, Speaker Mike Johnson publicly recognized our work in Congress to protect life and support moms and families, including my aforementioned bill to allow federal assistance to support pregnancy resource centers across the country. These centers provide diapers, formula, counseling, care, and hope for hundreds of thousands of women every year. It’s a victory for compassion and for life to ensure they aren’t punished by Washington politics. I’m grateful for the Speaker’s recognition and proud to be delivering real results for families.
