U.S. Navy SEAL veteran serving #WI03 | @HouseAgGOP @HouseVetAffairs @HASCRepublicans

Joined December 2022
I was raised in abject rural poverty by a single mother, so I know firsthand how important programs like SNAP can be for families who truly need them. That’s why I commend @SecRollins for cracking down on billions of dollars in fraud and abuse so resources go where they’re intended .
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I joined 3M, Prairie du Chien High School students, and local educators to celebrate the new Future Makers Lab, giving students hands-on experience in manufacturing, skilled trades, and other careers that will keep Wisconsin moving forward. We need more opportunities like this to help the next generation build skills, find good-paying jobs, and succeed right here in #WI03 Thanks to 3M and everyone who made this investment in our students possible!
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Thank you to the Coalition Against MariBell for bringing Wisconsinites together to stand up for our home. These are our communities, our farmland, and our neighbors who will live with the consequences of these projects. I’ve taken the fight against the proposed MariBell and BECI 765-kV transmission lines all the way to the Cabinet level, and I’m calling for a moratorium on both. Wisconsin deserves to have its voice heard.
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Great to visit First Supply’s Poehling Distribution Innovation Center in West Salem! This fifth-generation, family-owned Wisconsin business has been serving customers since 1897 and now employs nearly 800 people across five states. Proud to see Wisconsin businesses investing in innovation, creating jobs, and keeping our communities strong.
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Insurance companies and brokers profited while taxpayers were left footing the bill for nearly 200,000 duplicate enrollments. That’s BILLIONS in taxpayer dollars wasted. It is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE that hardworking Wisconsinites are being forced to foot the bill for this kind of waste. Democrats are crying about “cuts” that crack down on this abuse. Taxpayers deserve accountability.
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Back in Cuba City, WI at sixth-generation Tranel Family Farms alongside @epaleezeldin and State Rep. Travis Tranel We discussed President Trump’s EPA work to reverse DEF deratements, restore Right to Repair, and bring common sense back to environmental regulations so Wisconsin farmers can focus on what they do best.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden retweeted
I was back in America’s Dairyland today at the sixth generation Tranel Family Farms in Cuba City, Wisconsin, alongside @RepVanOrden. The Trump EPA’s work reversing DEF deratements, restoring the Right to Repair, and applying common sense to environmental regulation were all front and center topics throughout the visit.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden retweeted
Thank you Representative Derrick Van Orden for standing up for Seniors!
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Congratulations to the 14 graduates of Western Technical College’s Law Enforcement Academy! It was an honor to deliver the keynote address and recognize these men and women as they begin their careers protecting our communities. Wisconsin is in good hands with the next generation of law enforcement officers.
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I joined CHS in Evansville on Wednesday to break ground on a new 80-million-bushel soybean processing facility that will create new market opportunities for our farmers and strengthen America’s agricultural supply chain.
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Wisconsin is the nation’s #1 cranberry-producing state, and farms like DuBay Cranberry Co. are a big part of that tradition. I enjoyed touring their 160-acre marsh in Junction City with Dave Hansen, who spent 32 years managing the operation. DuBay produces 4 million pounds of cranberries each year. Thanks to Dave for showing us firsthand how Wisconsin growers get it done!
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden retweeted
Tiffany Koehler, Commander of DAV Dept. of Wisconsin, recently attended a discussion with @SecVetAffairs Doug Collins and @RepVanOrden. The discussion provided veterans from Wisconsin's Third Congressional District an opportunity to raise concerns directly with officials, ask questions and hear updates on efforts to improve veteran care, benefits and services. Every day DAV is fighting for veteran-focused legislation on the state-level and nationally in D.C. Learn more about DAV’s legislative efforts and how you can get involved at davcan.org.
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Stopped by the Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling facility in La Crosse to see firsthand how they keep Wisconsin stocked with everyone’s favorite drinks. With about 55 employees at this facility, their work keeps products moving and shelves stocked across the region. Thanks to the Reyes team for the warm welcome and for showing us what it takes to keep things running every day.
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I’m honored to be in Wisconsin Rapids today to break ground on the new Family Health Center that will bring dental and other healthcare services closer to home! Our office worked with Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office to secure $3 million in federal funding for this project. This investment is a great example of what we can accomplish when we work together to get things done for Wisconsin. I’m proud to see this investment come back to the people of Wisconsin Rapids to help our families, veterans, seniors, and children receive high quality and readily available care right here at home.
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From small shops to major manufacturers, Wisconsin workers are building the equipment, products, and machinery that keep our economy moving. I’m proud to represent the hardworking and skilled men and women who make things right here in Wisconsin. We have the finest workers and manufacturers in the country. Happy National Manufacturing Day!
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I didn’t come to Congress to get rich. I came to serve the people of #WI03. I voted to ban congressional stock trading. I’ve never bought or traded a single stock. Congress should be about serving the American people, not getting rich off the job.
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I recently met with Wisconsin auto and truck dealers! I’m proud to cosponsor the REPAIR Act and will work to protect Wisconsinites’ Right to Repair. We also discussed the Connected Vehicle Security Act and strengthening cybersecurity for today’s increasingly connected vehicles. Appreciate Chad, Josh, Bill, and Chris making the trip to D.C. and bringing Wisconsin’s perspective to the table.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden retweeted
Thank you, @RepVanOrden, for cosponsoring the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (H.R. 2199)! We're grateful for your support of this legislation that protects kidney patients and ensures insurance coverage of lifesaving dialysis care.
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This Congress, House Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law @RepVanOrden’s VA Home Loan Program Reform Act – reducing veteran homelessness nationwide. @HouseGOP will always deliver results for veterans and their families.
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🚧 In Congress, I’ve worked to bring over $19.6 MILLION for roads, transportation and critical infrastructure across our district. I’m fighting to make sure your tax dollars work for you here in #WI03, not get swallowed up by some random bureaucratic black hole in Washington.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden retweeted
Thank you for supporting the REPAIR Act, @RepVanOrden!
If you own a farm tractor, motorcycle, lawn mower or other equipment, you ought to be able to fix it yourself without having to jump through hoops or pay a manufacturer because they locked you out of your own equipment. That's why I support the REPAIR Act. wizmnews.com/2026/09/21/the-…
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