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Angie Craig is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and support for family farmers. Craig has been an advocate for policies that address the challenges faced by her constituents, particularly in the agricultural sector, often speaking out against trade policies that negatively impact farmers. She is known for her active engagement in legislative matters and her commitment to representing the interests of Minnesota families.
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October 16, 2025
This is such a slap in the face to America’s family farmers who are hurting like crazy right now because of Trump’s trade war.
— Angie Craig
The planned reorganization announced by the agriculture secretary without notice or input from Congress or key stakeholders and constituencies demonstrates that this administration failed to learn the lessons from previous similar efforts…
I am actually stunned as we stand here today because, as my colleagues talk about their plan, what they are doing, in reality, is giving billionaires the national credit card and telling them to go hog wild, racking up $14 trillion in…
President Trump changes his tariff policy more than most people change their socks. One day he is picking fights with Canada and Mexico, our friends, and the next day he is launching a global trade war. Today, he is pausing tariffs on some…
We rise today on behalf of a grateful Nation to honor three heroes from my Minnesota community: Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. These three public servants gave their lives…
Too many American families know the immense heartbreak of losing a loved one to an overdose, but overdose deaths are preventable, and we have a responsibility to do everything we can in this body to save lives. That is why I introduced my…
On October 23, 1983, the United States of America suffered an unspeakable loss as 220 Marines, 18 Navy sailors, and 3 Army soldiers were killed in a horrific act of violence in the Marine barracks at the Beirut airport. My heart is with…
Today's debate is perhaps one of the most dangerous games to be perpetrated in my time in Congress by the radical right. This bill risks our economy, our Nation's credit rating, American jobs, retirement savings, and healthcare access. Mr…
It is one thing to say you support an all-of- the-above energy approach. It is entirely another thing to actually do it. I will work with anyone to lower costs for my constituents and to support Minnesota farmers, but this bill is a…
This Friday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time each year when we uplift and recognize the strength and resilience of the trans community. The United States is home to 1.6 million trans youth and adults--1.6 million…
Like many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle here today, I believe we need an all-of-the-above energy approach in this country. As a Member of Congress representing a district that is 65 percent covered in corn and soybeans every…
Let's leave the power to decide what is best for students at the local level. Mr. Chair, I support parents' rights, but this bill has nothing to do with that. Mr. Chair, I include in the Record a letter from the National Association of…
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