U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-La Crosse)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-La Crosse)
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Van Orden, Harder push new bill to mandate origin labels on imported foods
Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Josh Harder (CA-09) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring consumers are informed about the origin of canned goods they purchase. The proposed legislation, named the American Consumer Awareness of National Source (CANS) Act, mandates that canned fruits and vegetables be clearly labeled with their country of origin.
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Van Orden comments on Netanyahu's congressional address
On July 24, 2024, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) issued a statement following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress.
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Van Orden votes to pass Water Resources Development Act securing wins for district
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 out of the House. The bill includes several provisions benefiting Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District: a new study authorization for levee accreditation in La Crosse, a flood risk management project on the Trempealeau River in Arcadia, an ecosystem restoration project for the River Falls Kinni Corridor Project in River Falls, and an authorization for a new Upper Mississippi River System Flood Risk and Resilience Study.
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Congressman urges VP Harris to invoke 25th Amendment against Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has called on Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Joe Biden from office. This call follows President Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024 and concerns over his cognitive health.
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Van Orden supports bill mandating proof of citizenship for federal voting
Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of H.R. 8281 – the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and utilize in-person identification when registering an individual to vote in a federal election. It also mandates that states establish a program to remove non-citizens from their existing voter rolls.
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Legislation introduced against reduction in dairy products available through WIC
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the Protecting Mothers and Infants' Access to Milk Act to return the maximum monthly allowance of milk available for families utilizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to previous levels.
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Van Orden supports Water Resources Development Act benefiting Wisconsin's Third District
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in favor of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA is legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of water resources infrastructure. This legislation directly impacts Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.
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Van Orden addresses flood response efforts in Western Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, W.I. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued a statement today regarding the excessive rainfall and flooding in Wisconsin’s Third District.
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Van Orden votes for FY25 NDAA focused on servicemember quality of life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The FY25 NDAA focuses on improving the quality of life for servicemembers and their families during and after their time of service, an issue that Rep. Van Orden has addressed as Chairman of Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee in collaboration with the Armed Services Committee.
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Legislation introduced aims at strengthening veteran retention in apprenticeships
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), announced the introduction of legislation to increase financial support for veterans in apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. The Warriors to Workforce Act aims to amend the current stipulation of the GI Bill that dictates the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for veterans, increasing it from 80% to 90% of the standard rate throughout their training period, to reduce financial barriers and dropout rates among veterans during their workforce training programs.
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Veterans Affairs updates home loan program under new legislative efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced an update to their home loan benefit program, allowing active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and surviving spouses to pay for certain real estate buyer-broker fees when purchasing a home. Previously, the VA lender’s handbook did not permit veteran home buyers to cover real estate agent or broker fees and commissions in connection with a VA home loan.
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Van Orden advocates dairy farmer support measures in 2024 farm bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) has reinforced support for the American dairy industry through his contributions to the House Committee on Agriculture’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonly known as the 'Farm Bill.' Representing one of the largest dairy states in the nation, Wisconsin's dairy farmers were a top priority for Congressman Van Orden in this year's legislation.
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Van Orden supports farm bill focusing on dairy resilience and rural development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of the House Committee on Agriculture’s advancement of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonly known as the ‘Farm Bill’. Following its passage out of committee, Congressman Van Orden stated:
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Van Orden secures multiple wins in FY25 NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), a former Navy SEAL, announced the securement of multiple provisions in the House Armed Services Committee’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY25 NDAA emphasizes improving the quality of life for servicemembers and their families during and after their service. Rep. Van Orden has been instrumental in addressing these issues as Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, in collaboration with the Armed Services Committee.
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Van Orden criticizes ICC's arrest warrant requests for Israeli officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) issued a statement following the International Criminal Court's (ICC) announcement requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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Bipartisan 'Clean Airport Agenda' addressing PFAS contamination signed into law
President Biden signed into law the 'Clean Airport Agenda,' a series of bipartisan bills sponsored by Representatives Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Carbajal (D-CA), and Lawler (R-NY) aimed at addressing PFAS contamination near airports. This legislative effort is part of broader aviation policy under sections 762 and 767.
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Van Orden urges VA secretary to reinstate in-person verification methods
Congressman Derrick Van Orden, Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, has written a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough. The Congressman urges the VA Secretary to reinstate in-person verification methods and travel reimbursement kiosks at VA facilities in Wisconsin’s Third District. This move comes after multiple veteran constituents contacted Van Orden, expressing their concerns and difficulties in filing for disability compensation and travel reimbursements following the removal of accessibility resources...
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Van Orden announces Rural Healthcare Revitalization Act at Eau Claire roundtable
Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) recently convened a healthcare roundtable in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The event was designed to facilitate dialogue between federal, state, and local elected officials and healthcare representatives about the Congressman's healthcare legislative priorities and strategies for enhancing medical care access in the Third District.
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Congressman Van Orden's statement on motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Van Orden issued a statement today following his vote to table the motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. He stated, “When eight Republicans chose to vote with 208 Democrats to vacate Kevin McCarthy’s speakership, the House could not continue its important work that the American people sent us here to do like investigating President Biden’s disastrous retreat from Afghanistan that resulted in the needless deaths of 13 American servicemembers, reigning in the weaponization of federal agencies against American citizens and President Trump, and...
