Statements For the Record

Mister Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H. Res. 516, the Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.  It is deeply unfortunate that instead of working with Democrats on a bipartisan resolution to condemn violence, Republicans have instead written a partisan resolution designed to attack elected officials in California.  Furthermore, the resolution fails to recognize the premature and escalatory deployment of the National Guard and active-duty Marines by President Trump to Los Angeles.

Mr. Speaker, Minnesota and our nation suffered an unthinkable tragedy in the early hours of January 14^th, when our state’s elected officials were attacked in politically-motivated shootings.

Minnesotans are devastated by the assassinations of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. These are shocking and heinous acts of targeted political violence against elected officials. They were clearly intended to instill fear in our communities. 

Thank you, Mister Chairman,

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025, because this bill undermines and outright destroys long-held, bipartisan American values at home and abroad. 

This week the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives decided that they know better than the residents of the District of Columbia what their local government needs. 

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to S.331, the HALT Fentanyl Act.

This bill is not a solution to the proliferation of Fentanyl Related Substances (FRS) in America. We need legislation and investments in health interventions that will save lives while taking meaningful action to stop illicit drug sales. 

Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Lynch, 

I want to start by recognizing Governor Walz, my former colleague here in the House, who just successfully negotiated a budget agreement with the tied Minnesota Legislature to avoid a state-level government shutdown. It was a pleasure to work with him when he served here in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I thank him for his leadership as Minnesota’s governor. I am grateful for his stewardship on behalf of all those who call the North Star State home. 

Mr. Speaker – I voted in support of H.R. 2483, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bill, which was first signed into law in 2018, aims to fight the opioid epidemic in our country by improving access to treatment, increasing recovery opportunities, and strengthening prevention initiatives.  The opioid epidemic has devastated communities and torn apart families across our country, and H.R.