U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI)
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Van Orden pledges support for agriculture and veterans in 119th Congress
Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District has announced his continued commitment to serving on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the upcoming 119th Congress.
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Van Orden joins House Armed Services Committee amid calls for defense policy shifts
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin's 3rd District announced his appointment to the House Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress.
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Van Orden supports American Relief Act of 2025; criticizes Democrats over potential shutdown
On December 19, 2024, Congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin's 3rd District expressed his support for the American Relief Act of 2025.
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Derrick Van Orden highlights legislative achievements and honors National Guard
Rep. Derrick Van Orden shared updates on significant legislative actions including support for the FY25 NDAA and initiatives benefiting National Guardsmen on December 12-13, 2024.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to improve veterans' access to non-opioid medications
Today, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Greg Landsman introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing veterans' access to non-opioid pain medications.
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Van Orden supports FY25 defense authorization act with servicemember benefits
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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New legislation aims for transparency in federal employee bonuses
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin's 3rd District introduced the BONUS Transparency Act.
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Van Orden criticizes President Biden over Hunter Biden's pardon
Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District has issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
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Lawmakers push for full funding of airport PFAS replacement programs
Congressmen Derrick Van Orden, Salud Carbajal, and Mike Lawler are advocating for the full funding of a new grant program aimed at assisting airports in replacing firefighting foams containing harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
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Van Orden demands answers from USDA on poultry farmer crisis
Congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin has criticized the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Secretary, Tom Vilsack, for not responding to a letter regarding the bankruptcy of Pure Prairie Poultry.
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Derrick Van Orden comments on infrastructure, agriculture policy, and security concerns
Rep. Derrick Van Orden addressed key issues through social media posts on November 19-20, 2024.
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Congressman Van Orden supports new veterans' healthcare legislation
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin's 3rd District addressed the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8371, known as the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Van Orden supports Social Security Fairness Act for seniors' full benefits
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden supported the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Lawmakers demand answers from USDA after Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy
Congressman Derrick Van Orden, representing Wisconsin's 3rd District, alongside Representatives Brad Finstad of Minnesota and Randy Feenstra of Iowa, has addressed a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
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Van Orden questions illegal alien inmate population in Wisconsin prison
Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District participated in a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee, addressing the impact of the southwest border crisis on Wisconsin communities.
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Bill seeks improved access to eye care for rural veterans
Representatives Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin and Celeste Maloy of Utah have introduced a new bill aimed at making eyeglass fittings more accessible to veterans living in remote areas. The Servicemember’s Eyeglasses Efficiency Act (SEE Act) proposes to include eyeglass lens fittings as part of the medical treatments covered by the Veterans Community Care Program.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance veteran mental health support
Congressmen Derrick Van Orden, Greg Landsman, Morgan Luttrell, and Chris Deluzio have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans. The proposed bill, titled the "What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act," mandates the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish clear objectives and adopt best practices in its suicide prevention initiatives. This approach is expected to improve data collection and effectiveness of such programs.
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Van Orden criticizes Biden-Harris administration over Iran's missile attacks on Israel
Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District has issued a statement regarding Iran's recent missile attacks on Israel. The congressman criticized the Biden-Harris administration, attributing the attacks to what he described as weak leadership.
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Van Orden opposes continuing resolution citing concerns for American agriculture
Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin's 3rd District has expressed his opposition to the recent Continuing Resolution (CR) following a vote in Washington, D.C.
