This week in Washington, my colleagues and I got to work codifying several of President Trump’s executive orders and passing legislation to strengthen and support small businesses across the country. I am proud to serve as a member of the Small Business Committee, and I will always be an advocate for Main Street in Washington.
Since taking office, President Trump has signed several executive orders to stand up for Main Street and provide small businesses with the tools they need to thrive. Our votes in the House this week focused on codifying these orders. One of the bills we passed this week was H.R. 1642 Connecting Small Biz with Career and Tech Ed Grads Act, which will help connect career and technical education (CTE) graduates with employment opportunities. Additionally, we passed H.R. 2966, which will require someone to show proof of citizenship to receive a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. This will ensure that those much-needed funds are preserved for American citizens only.
Under the Biden Administration, there was a dramatic increase in loan fraud committed through the SBA. To prevent this, the House passed H.R. 1804 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act, which will provide further oversight into these loans to ensure they are properly allocated. Lastly, we passed H.R. 2931 Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025, which will relocate SBA offices from sanctuary jurisdictions. House Republicans will not tolerate sanctuary cities violating federal law, and we refuse to put SBA employees in harm’s way.
Each of these bills is directed at helping small businesses and the Small Business Administration so it can continue to support Main Street. I look forward to continuing our work codifying cuts that have been identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Watch my recent interview with NewsNation where I discussed the need for Congress to codify DOGE cuts HERE.
In the Wieds
Advocating for Market Access and Agricultural Innovation
Recently, I joined my colleagues in two letters to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supporting American agriculture here and abroad. The first letter advocated for improved market access for ethanol and related grains to India. India is currently the most populous country in the world and is the fourth largest animal feed market in the world, with a tremendous potential for growth. Creating additional market access provides Wisconsin corn and grain farmers with more opportunities to thrive.
The second letter to USDA advocated for agricultural research, especially through the extension system at land grant institutions. Institutions such as the University of Wisconsin have provided innovative research for the agricultural industry and rural economy to make our food system safer and more efficient for over 100 years. I am proud to support that research.
Full Throttle for Local Aviation and Aircraft
This week was full of all things aviation and aircraft. On Monday, I had the pleasure of touring Gulfstream’s facility in Appleton [see the featured photo above], which included their world-class aircraft painting. The aircraft painting facility was expanded in 2023 to include a 73,000-square-foot facility, which can paint 48 aircraft a year and allows the entire aircraft completion process to take place in Appleton. On Tuesday, I met with Appleton International Airport (ATW) director Abe Weber in my D.C. office to discuss ongoing expansion priorities at ATW. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to tour the construction of ATW’s newly expanded concourse, which is now open and features 10 new gates and upgraded passenger facilities. ATW has a $700 million impact on our local economy and gives people in Northeast Wisconsin an easy, local option for flying instead of having to drive all the way to Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago. Last month, Allegiant Air announced a new direct route from ATW to Gulf Shore International Airport starting in October, bringing ATW to a total of 21 non-stop destinations across the country. It’s exciting to see Northeast Wisconsin growing as a hub for aviation and aircraft, from world-class manufacturing to expanded travel options for local families.
Committee Update
Small Business
Reforming the SBA to Serve Main Street Again
In the House Committee on Small Business, we welcomed the Administrator Kelly Loeffler of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to testify to the committee. In her testimony, Administrator Loeffler highlighted the massive amounts of waste, mismanagement, and bureaucracy in the agency under the prior administration and her efforts to reorient the SBA to work for Main Street America once again. My questions to her were about these efforts, including returning the 7(a) loan program back to a loan program instead of the grant program it effectively was the past four years. In addition, we discussed how House Republicans can support President Trump’s goal of reshoring American manufacturing by promoting small manufacturers here in the United States. I am looking forward to working with Administrator Loeffler as she continues reorienting the SBA towards its original mission of helping American entrepreneurs.
District Update
National Dairy Month: Visit to Tinedale Farms
As we celebrate National Dairy Month, it’s incredibly important to recognize all of the dairy farmers throughout our district who play a critical role in driving our economy and feeding the country. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Tinedale Farms, a sixth-generation family farm operated by the Theunis Family, located in Wrightstown. One of the highlights of the visit was touring their on-site digester built by Northern Biogas. This digester is a system that captures methane from cow manure and converts it into renewable natural gas. The digester on Tinedale Farms processes between 80,000-90,000 gallons of liquid manure per day transforming it into natural gas that is injected right into an area pipeline and used by homes in our community. These projects are an impressive example of how Wisconsin farmers are leading the way in sustainable agriculture. I appreciated the chance to discuss their commitment to conservation, technology, and how hard work continues to drive their success.
Meeting with Local Business Leaders
Last week I had the pleasure to participate in a business roundtable event hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber (GGBC) held at the Startup Hub on the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Campus. It was great to chat with so many incredible business leaders throughout the area and hear their concerns. Thank you to the GGBC for organizing such a great event and to NWTC for hosting!
Calling All Future Tech Leaders!
The 2025 Congressional App Challenge Registration is open! Each year, Members of Congress have the opportunity to invite students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, an initiative to encourage middle and high school students to pursue an interest in STEM and computer science. I am happy to announce that student registration is now open for this year’s Congressional App Challenge!
All app submissions are due in the Congressional App Challenge student submission portal by 12:00PM ET on October 30, 2025. Additional information regarding the Congressional App Challenge, including student eligibility and app parameters, can be found on my website. Please contact my District Office at 920-301-4500 with any questions about this year’s challenge.
Photo of the Week
We have received so many wonderful pictures since we launched the Photo of the Week section of the Wied Wire, and I would love to see more. This week’s photo is of a beautiful sunset over Green Bay. If you would like to submit a picture to be featured in our Photo of the Week section, please email it to twstaff@mail.house.gov with your name and location.
