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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday June 29, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Fitzgerald Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Chevron
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 to overturn a 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Councilthat gave bureaucrats power in determining courts, when interpreting an ambiguous statute, should defer to the agency's interpretation of the statute. "Since the Supreme Court first established Ch  more

House Administration Committee Chairman Steil Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Return Power to Legislative Branch
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the long-standing "Chevron" Deference and return power to the Legislative Branch. "Today's decision finally gives the American people more say over the numerous bureaucratic rules and red tape that impact   more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tiffany: Witnesses Testify on Behalf of Local Land Priorities, Elevating Tribal Voices
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills addressing important land issues in local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "Local land managers are the best stewards of the land, and the Subcommittee on Federal Lands   more

House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Van Orden Calls on VA to Combat Veteran Homelessness More Effectively
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's oversight hearing to address the epidemic of homelessness among veterans: Good morn  more

House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Van Orden Leads Subcommittee Markup of 11 Bills
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's markup on 11 bills to improve veteran education programs and the VA Home Loan Progra  more

Rep. Steil Amendments to Bolster U.S. National Defense, Support Wisconsin Jobs Passes House
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following three of his amendments passing the House of Representatives as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 8774). "The amendments passed today will utilize Wisconsin research and manufacturing to help keep our servicemembers safe," said Steil. "Wisconsin manufacturers are making critical investments in  more

Rep. Tom Tiffany Released Following Statement on Lincoln Hills
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement regarding the latest incident at Lincoln Hills. "I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lincoln Hills youth counselor Corey Proulx. As we mourn this tragedy, such an incident should have never occurred. Over six years ago, I warned the federal judge who sided with the ACLU that his decision wo  more

Sen. Johnson Reacts to Biden Debate Blunders: "Clearly President Biden is Unfit for Office"
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in reaction to President Biden's dismal showing at last night's debate. "Clearly, President Biden is unfit for office. I've been saying that since 2020 as a result of Senator Grassley's and my investigation into the Biden crime family. His mental and physical decline has been obvious throughout his presidency. T  more

Senator Baldwin Honors Pride Month in Senate
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: In honor of Pride Month 2024, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) co-sponsored several Senate Resolutions to honor the legacy of the LGBTQ+ movement and acknowledge the work left to do to achieve equality for all Americans. The Senate Resolutions Senator Baldwin co-sponsors recognize Pride Month, honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, and acknowledge the discrimination that LGBTQ+ individuals who   more