Yesterday, I voted to continue working towards a final federal budget that delivers real results for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. This is only the second step in the process, and I will continue to work with my colleagues until we reach a budget that puts our country back on a sound fiscal path.
I want to be very clear: like President Trump, I won’t support a federal budget that guts Medicaid, and that is not the goal of House Republicans. There have already been plenty of false news reports in the media and shouting from paid activist groups suggesting otherwise. However, I want to inform the people of Wisconsin’s 8th District directly—those claims are entirely untrue.
House Republicans are committed to passing a reasonable federal budget, extending tax cuts, and rooting out waste in our government to ensure that the American people receive the hard-earned benefits they deserve.
In the Wieds
Logging on to Talk Timber
I was honored to virtually address the Great Lakes Timber Professional Association’s (GLTPA) Board of Directors Meeting during their 2025 Spring Celebration at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay. I was proud to discuss my recent bill, the bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025, that would allow logging trucks at state-legal weights to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. I look forward to continuing to work with industry leaders, like the GLTPA and the Forest Resource Association, and thank them for their continued leadership and hard work.
Reining in Rogue Judges
The United States Constitution gives the federal courts the power to resolve “cases” and “controversies” to the parties before them. However, there has been a disturbing trend recently of federal judges exceeding their constitutional authority by issuing nationwide injunctions on federal policies with a single ruling. We need checks and balances in our government, but that does not give partisan judges the right to legislate from the bench. When the judicial branch oversteps its bounds, it is up to Congress to act. That is why I voted in favor of the No Rogue Rulings Act, which will rein in rogue judges and return district court powers to their appropriate role. I will always stand for the rule of law and protect the separation of powers in our government, and I was pleased to see this bill pass the House on Wednesday. Click here to see how each member voted.
Safeguarding Elections
Over the last four years, more than ten million illegal aliens have crossed into our country. To put it into perspective, that is more than the entire population of Wisconsin and Iowa combined. This dramatic increase prompted 19 states – including neighboring Illinois and Minnesota – to change their policies to grant illegal aliens the ability to obtain state-issued driver’s licenses and state IDs. While these documents don’t prove citizenship, they can be misused to register to vote despite the card carrier not being an American citizen. It should go without saying: American elections are for American citizens. That’s why yesterday, I was proud to vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in the House, which passed 220-208. The SAVE Act ensures that only American citizens can vote in federal elections by closing existing loopholes and requiring proof of citizenship to vote. This commonsense reform reinforces the safeguards we place on our elections to ensure a free and democratic process for our nation.
Committee Update
Work is Not a Dirty Word
On Tuesday, I participated in a full House Committee on Agriculture hearing examining how work can transform people’s lives and how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help facilitate that through work, education, and other training requirements. Currently, those who are physically and mentally able to work and do not have dependents are required to work or receive education and training for approximately 20 hours per week to receive their SNAP benefits. However, in some states, those work requirements are a mere suggestion as they offer “work waivers” that excuse able-bodied adults from having to participate in the workforce altogether. This hearing provided a great opportunity to learn how these requirements can lift people out of poverty and into better situations from people who have experienced it first-hand. As we continue to work on the Farm Bill and its Nutrition Title, I look forward to advocating for a strong SNAP program that helps people in their time of need and empowers them to find better opportunities through the power of work.
Defending Small Business Tax Cuts
This week, the House Small Business Committee held a joint hearing with our counterparts in the Senate Small Business Committee on the importance of extending the Trump tax cuts for small businesses. At this hearing, my Republican colleagues emphasized the need to extend the tax breaks included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, signed into law by President Trump. I was able to speak on the importance of extending these tax cuts for small businesses in our district as well as highlighting the particular importance of two provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These tax cuts help create a level playing field that allows small businesses to reinvest in and expand their business. I look forward to continuing my advocacy for small businesses and working with my colleagues to extend these tax cuts.
If you’d like to watch our joint hearing you can do so by clicking here, my opening statement and questions beginning at 1:52:50.
District Update
Young Artists of Northeast Wisconsin
Thank you to the talented young artists who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. We received incredible artwork from students at Xavier High School, Bay City Christian School, Clintonville High School, Preble High School, and Kimberly High School. The artwork will be displayed in an exhibit at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay starting Saturday, April 12th.
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 comes from the Shawano Speedway, which boasts a 1/2-mile clay oval track and has a rich history that dates back several decades. This iconic speedway has become a premier destination for dirt track racing in Wisconsin known for its high-speed action and competitive racing environment, offering adrenaline-pumping competition across five divisions and a vibrant atmosphere for fans. If you would like to submit a picture to be featured in our Photo of the Week section, please email it to [email protected] with your name and location.
“Legendary Half Mile” – submitted by Wendy from Shawano
