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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.
Years ago, I began running for Congress because I believed that hardworking Americans shouldn't have to pay three times what people in other countries pay for the same exact medicines. I ran for Congress because I believed that none of our…
I am so incredibly honored to be appointed to the Select Committee studying economic disparities and fairness in growth. I welcome my Republican colleagues. I am especially grateful to be taking a fresh look at how we build economic growth…
It is with great pride that I come to the House floor today to honor my constituent, David Brown, from Shakopee, Minnesota, who was recently awarded the Carnegie Medal for an extraordinary act of heroism in our community. On May 26, 2019…
I thank Chairwoman Waters for yielding and for including my amendment in this en bloc. Mr. Speaker, years ago, a bright and talented young man from Eagan named Ryan Frascone took out student loans to enroll in classes at Metro State…
As a Member of Congress, it is such an honor to have the ability to help my constituents back home by solving problems and making our government work more effectively for them. Earlier this year, a man named Jorge Chaves Meza from…
Just over 2 months ago, a man walked into an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, and opened fire, killing one employee and injuring four others. On that tragic day, nurses, doctors, social workers, and others were reportedly…
It is our responsibility to step forward and help protect our workers. It is beyond the pale to put our heads in the sand, as Members of Congress, and say there is nothing that we can do. What the hell are we doing here if we do that?
Last year, the CARES Act delivered relief checks to millions, but families were disappointed to learn that their dependent adult children weren't eligible to receive support, including the Harris family in Eagan, Minnesota. Debbie and…
For over a year now, small businesses in my district and across the country have struggled to make it through this public health and economic crisis. As a result of this pandemic, prospective small business owners face a steeper climb than…
I have no further speakers and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.
Last weekend, I visited women-owned businesses in Shakopee, and I had the pleasure of meeting Elise Steger who owns ShakRa Yoga & Fitness. Throughout the past year, Elise has done everything she can to comply with COVID restrictions while…
Last week we passed the American Rescue Plan to help our Nation get through a COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. This historic legislation is already helping millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans. When I…
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