The chaos and destruction we’ve witnessed in Los Angeles over the past week is unacceptable. While Americans have a constitutional right to peacefully protest under the First Amendment, no one has the right to riot or endanger lives and property. Make no mistake: that is exactly what is happening, despite attempts by the mainstream media and Democrats to downplay the situation.
President Trump is working to uphold federal law and make good on his promise to the American people to carry out deportations. These violent extremists are trying to stop him from enforcing the law.
I refuse to stand by and allow that to happen with impunity. That is why this week, I introduced the Stop Anarchists From Endangering (SAFE) Cities Act, which would codify President Trump’s memorandum restricting federal funding for any state or local jurisdiction the Department of Justice identifies to be permitting “anarchy, violence, or destruction.”
President Trump has attempted to restore order by deploying the National Guard, but leaders like Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass have consistently opposed these efforts. Despite the clear need for federal intervention, they are putting political optics over public safety. If radical leftwing elected officials continue to prioritize criminals and fail to protect their citizens from violent extremists, it is up to the federal government to step in and restore law and order. What we see happening in California is nothing short of anarchy, and we will not tolerate it there or anywhere else in the United States of America.
The SAFE Cities Act is about protecting law-abiding Americans and holding radical mayors and governors accountable for their dereliction of duty. If they want to continue to receive federal funds, they will need to prioritize law and order.
I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill passed and restore sanity and the rule of law to our streets.
Read more about the SAFE Cities Act in the Breitbart exclusive HERE.
In the Wieds
Putting American Farmers First
June is National Dairy Month, and dairy, of course, plays a huge role in the economic and cultural fabric of Wisconsin’s 8th district. Dairy farms are the backbone of Wisconsin’s over $50 billion dairy industry, with the 8th District being a key contributor to the state’s title of “America’s Dairyland.” In fact, it is the largest dairy producing district east of the Mississippi River, and home to many of the best cheese makers in the world. It is vital to ensure our farmers can continue to do the work they do. My role on the House Agriculture Committee has provided me the opportunity to do just that. This week, I had the opportunity to speak to many dairy producers who came to Washington D.C. to advocate for the dairy industry to discuss the top issues they face right now including market access, both domestic and abroad, labor, and the ability to pass their farms onto the next generation.
Closing Lethal Loopholes
Fentanyl poisoning has become the leading cause of death for young adults aged 18 to 49. Right now, fentanyl and similar substances are classified as Schedule I drugs, which gives law enforcement the power to crack down on them. Unfortunately, this classification is set to expire on September 30, 2025, which would give traffickers a loophole to sneak new versions of fentanyl onto the streets, just by tweaking a tiny part of the formula. That’s why this week we passed the HALT Fentanyl Act. This law will permanently keep fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I, closing dangerous loopholes traffickers could exploit to skirt around the law. It also ensures researchers can study fentanyl variants so we can better understand their effects on health. At the end of the day, this legislation is about keeping our communities safe and saving lives. Fentanyl is deadly, and we need to make sure law enforcement has every tool available to keep it off our streets.
Minor League, Major Impact
On Tuesday I joined my colleagues on the Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee as we welcomed witnesses involved with minor league baseball to testify before the committee. During this hearing we discussed the economic importance of minor league baseball for smaller towns and cities in the United States and ways to encourage their growth. One of the witnesses was Pat Battle, the Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings, the company who recently purchased the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. We were able to discuss the process of acquiring a team and potential investment in the team and surrounding area. It was a great way to start the week before the Congressional Baseball game!
Committee Update
Transportation and Infrastructure
FROST Act Takes Off
On Wednesday, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a full committee mark-up session during which my bill, the Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act was passed unanimously by voice vote. The bill would allow Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Funds to be utilized in the acquisition of storage facilities for aircraft de-icing equipment. Aircraft are uniquely sensitive to any amount of ice and snow that accumulates on the airframe, causing irregularities that add weight, interrupt airflow, and can come loose during flight, potentially damaging critical flight systems. To prevent this, airports must invest in critical but expensive deicing equipment and fluids to mitigate these disruptions and support safe flight operations. Currently, AIP funds can be used to purchase this critical equipment, but a lack of proper storage facilities on site can result in unnecessary delays. I was proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Scholten (D-MI) and have the support of Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen. More information on the bill can be read here.
Agriculture
A Moo-ving Conversation with Secretary Rollins
The House Agriculture Committee had the great pleasure of hosting the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture, the Honorable Brooke Rollins to inquire about these top issues pertaining agriculture. The hearing was incredibly productive in finding ways to make agriculture great again. I specifically was able to ask her about how she is preparing to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal in the next year to gain better opportunities for the dairy industry with our neighbors, the need for regular data surveys for our dairy farmers, and how the department is looking to make it easier to keep family farms in the family. This hearing made it clear how much the Trump Administration prioritizes rural America. I am excited to partner with them as we work to codify the Trump agenda.
District Update
Leaders in Manufacturing: Visit to KI Manufacturing Facility
[See my photo at KI Manufacturing featured above.] Thank you to KI Manufacturing Chief Executive Officer Brian Krenke and the whole KI Manufacturing Team for hosting my visit to the KI Manufacturing facility in Green Bay. KI Manufacturing employs over 1,300 people in the Green Bay area and has been operating locally since 1941. I was amazed at the amount of custom furniture this facility manufactures for customers around the globe. I am grateful to have such a great company right in our backyard.
Congressional Art Competition Winner’s Celebration
This week, I had the honor of welcoming Kylie Kirkland, student from Kimberly High School and winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for WI-08, and her family to Washington, D.C. Kylie’s artwork titled, “Black Jack,” is a chalk pastel drawing that is now on display in the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations Kylie on such an outstanding accomplishment!
From Peshtigo to the National Football League (NFL)!
It was recently announced that Peshtigo native, Mitch Van Vooren, achieved his dream of being signed to play in the NFL. This week, I gave a speech on the House Floor to honor his incredible accomplishment. Mitch’s journey is a powerful reminder that we should never give up on our dreams. Mitch, I wish you the best of luck and continued success as you begin your career in the NFL!
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 the waterfront in Stockbridge. 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.
