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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.

By WC Wisconsin News | Dec 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.

By WC Wisconsin News | Dec 12, 2024

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Van Orden supports FY25 defense authorization act with servicemember benefits

By WC Wisconsin News | Dec 11, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Dec 6, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Dec 2, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Nov 21, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Nov 20, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Nov 20, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Nov 18, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Nov 12, 2024

Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden supported the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

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Derrick Van Orden addresses Navy anniversary, farmer support, and border policy criticism

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 31, 2024

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Lawmakers demand answers from USDA after Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 28, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 25, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 18, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 8, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Oct 1, 2024

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

By WC Wisconsin News | Sep 25, 2024

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.

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House passes bill for equal tuition rates for reservists and active-duty personnel

By WC Wisconsin News | Sep 25, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) Tuition Fairness Act, introduced by Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03). The bill aims to establish educational parity between reservists and active-duty personnel by mandating that public higher education institutions charge the same in-state tuition rates for veterans using MGIB-SR as those using other GI Bill programs.

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Legislation introduced for mandatory milk options at military dining facilities

By WC Wisconsin News | Sep 23, 2024

Navy veterans Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) have introduced the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act. This legislation mandates the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.

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Van Orden supports H.R. 9494 requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

By WC Wisconsin News | Sep 18, 2024

Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) issued a statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9494, which includes the SAVE Act. The bill amends the National Voter Registration Act to require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, mandate in-person identification for voting in federal elections, and establish a program to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls.