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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Wednesday April 10, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Fitzgerald Introduces Resolution to Repeal Federal Reserve's Misguided Climate Principles
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement after introducing a resolution to repeal the Federal Reserve's Climate-Related Financial Risk principles. These principles state that any bank with more than $100 billion in assets should infuse climate risk considerations into all parts of their business, ranging from strategic planning and risk manageme  more

House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington Responds to President Biden's Second Student Loan Bailout Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: This afternoon, in Madison, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden announced his latest plan to circumvent Congress and unilaterally wipe away student debt for millions of borrowers -all while leaving taxpayers to foot the bill. Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) issued the following statement on the President's most recent scheme   more

House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security Chairman Grothman Announces Hearing on Biden Border Crisis' Impact on Public Safety
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release: Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) announced a hearing titled "How the Border Crisis Impacts Public Safety." The subcommittee hearing will examine how the Biden Administration's policy changes have benefitted criminal ille  more

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is highlighting funding she brought home in the annual funding package which was signed into law last month to support Wisconsin families, including investments in affordable housing, child care, family-supporting jobs, and mental health care. "I am proud to have crafted bipartisan legislation that will help keep costs down for   more

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $2.6 Million for Rural Airports in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that several rural Wisconsin airports will receive over $2.6 million in federal infrastructure funding to make critical upgrades to improve safety and increase revenue. "Wisconsin airports help travelers get where they need to go while boosting tourism, growing the local economy, and creating jobs throughout the state," said Senator Baldwin.   more