When you pay your taxes, you deserve to know that the government is being a good steward of your taxpayer dollars. That means not only making sure your tax dollars are spent wisely but also preventing fraudsters from intercepting your money and using it for their own personal gain.
As you know, we have seen far too many instances of fraud here in our district, across Wisconsin, and throughout the country in recent years. We can no longer stand by and allow it to continue.
This week, I was proud to welcome Vice President JD Vance to Wisconsin to discuss our ongoing efforts to root out this waste, fraud, and abuse in government and put American taxpayers first.
In Congress, we are advancing legislation like the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, which strengthens accountability by ensuring taxpayer dollars are not sent to repeat violators of child care regulations and safety standards, as well as the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, which would establish a permanent watchdog to protect taxpayer dollars. At the same time, Vice President Vance is leading the Administration’s anti-fraud task force to crack down on fraud across the federal government.
Those efforts are already producing results. The Department of Justice recently announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in charges against 455 defendants in connection with more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraud. The Vice President’s task force has also identified $6.3 billion in suspected fraudulent government contracts, blocked $60 million in fraudulent student loan applications, and uncovered widespread child care fraud in Minnesota, where more than 20 daycare centers have been raided, and more than 60 individuals have either been convicted or pleaded guilty.
When fraud like this takes place, it is the most vulnerable Americans who suffer the most. Every dollar stolen from these programs is a dollar taken away from the people who truly need it.
Any amount of fraud involving your taxpayer dollars is too much. You work too hard for your money, and I will not stand idly by while fraudsters attempt to benefit from your hard work.
Unfortunately, our Democrat colleagues have not joined us in these efforts. Here in Wisconsin, Democrats vetoed efforts to audit food stamps, the appointment of 4 new state auditors, and even a bill that would prevent illegal aliens from receiving Medicaid.
If they will not work with us to tackle fraud, Republicans will do it alone, and that is exactly what we are hard at work doing for you in Washington. Whether through new legislation or the Administration’s anti-fraud task force, we will do everything we can to protect your tax dollars and ensure fraudsters are not taking resources away from the Americans who need them most.
Thanks again for starting your weekend with us! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of The Wied Wire.
Click here to watch me discuss Vice President Vance’s Visit with Real America’s Voice.
District Update
Protecting your Tax Dollars
[see featured photo above] Earlier this week, I was proud to join Vice President JD Vance and other members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to highlight our continued work to protect your hard-earned tax dollars. I will always put American taxpayers first.
Breaking Ground at Kaukauna Utilities
I was honored to attend the groundbreaking for the new Kaukauna Utilities water treatment plant this week. I’m proud to have secured $1 million for this important project through the FY2026 Community Project Funding process, and I’m excited to see construction underway. Thank you to Kaukauna Utilities General Manager Michael Avanzi and members of his team and the community for your continued hard work!
Reminder: 2026 U.S. Service Academy Application Available
One of the greatest privileges as your Congressman is the opportunity to nominate incredible young men and women from the Eighth Congressional District to attend one of our U.S. Service Academies. The application deadline for the 2026 applications for my office is Friday, September 25, 2026. All applications must be fully completed and must be received by my District Office no later than 5:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. No late applications will be accepted, so please contact my District Office at 920-301-4500 with any questions.
You can find additional information regarding the Service Academy Nomination process on my website here.
Constituent Services Spotlight
Providing the best constituent services to the people of Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District is a top priority for me, from Veterans Affairs (VA) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), my staff and I are here to help! To request assistance with a Federal Agency, you can contact my District Office at 920-301-4500 or send a message through my website here.
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 continue seeing more. This week’s photo is of a beautiful sunset here in Northeast Wisconsin. If you would like to submit a picture to be featured in an upcoming Photo of the Week, please email it to twstaff@mail.house.gov with your name and location. We look forward to highlighting more of your photos that celebrate the places and moments that make Wisconsin special.
