Articles tagged under: Michelle Fischbach
Canada’s Dairy Rate Quota Allocations Continue to be an Issue
Published December 21, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is one of six lead authors on a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Nearly 60 lawmakers signed this letter voicing disappointment in the recent dispute settlement ruling on…Strengthening Crop Insurance
Published December 11, 2023
During the House Agriculture Committee Member Day, Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach testified in support of a strong crop insurance program as a way to save on ad hoc disaster assistance. “I believe there’s an important opportunity to address this in…GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage
Published October 29, 2023
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…Trade Deals Need Enforcement
Published July 10, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach hosted the committee in her district. In addition to negotiating new trade agreements, Fischbach said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai needs to enforce the existing trade deals. "The USMCA has provisions for her to deal with…Ways and Means Committee in MN Today for Field Hearing
Published July 10, 2023
The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a field hearing in Minnesota today. This hearing will be held at Schiefelbein Farms near Kimball. The witness list includes National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Past President Don Schiefelbein, Minnesota Farmers Union President…Expanding Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Published June 23, 2023
Rural communities are faced with a shortage of essential veterinary services. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides student loan reimbursement to veterinarians who practice for three years in federally designated shortage areas. A similar program is available for medical…Phase II ERP Methodology Questioned
Published March 6, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach, sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the way Phase II of the Emergency Relief Program is being handled. Unlike Phase I, the letter says the new methodology…Fischbach Joins Budget Committee
Published February 8, 2023
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach has been appointed to the House Budget Committee. Fischbach was already a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the Rules Committee.An Opportunity for Legislation That Everybody Needs
Published February 3, 2023
Neither party has an overwhelming majority in Congress. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach sees a silver lining to the situation. "I see it as an opportunity because I think then you're going to get bills that reflect what everybody needs and what…