I was raised in abject rural poverty by a single mother, so I know firsthand how important programs like SNAP can be for families who truly need them. That’s why I commend @SecRollins for cracking down on billions of dollars in fraud and abuse so resources go where they’re intended .

I’m down in Richland Center today talking with residents and local leaders to hear directly from folks who will be affected by these proposed transmission lines. Last week, I asked Governor Evers, in good faith, to put a moratorium on BECI and MariBell until the serious concerns of affected landowners, farmers, and communities are addressed. Instead, he pointed to a bureaucracy and washed his hands of it. That isn’t good enough for any of us. We are not going to give up our homes because Tony Evers is too cowardly to lead. I’m going to keep fighting for the people who call the Driftless home.

Last week, we got down to some serious turkey business! I met with West Liberty Foods to talk about Wisconsin’s turkey growers and the issues affecting them, from animal health and the ag workforce to trade. I’m always glad to hear directly from the folks who keep Wisconsin Ag moving.

If you own a farm tractor, motorcycle, lawn mower or other equipment, you ought to be able to fix it yourself without having to jump through hoops or pay a manufacturer because they locked you out of your own equipment. That's why I support the REPAIR Act. wizmnews.com/2026/09/21/the-…

I am proud to earn an A+ on NSSF’s 2026 Congressional Report Card for standing up for the Second Amendment, the firearm industry, and Wisconsin’s law-abiding gun owners nssf.org/articles/nssf-relea…

“Van Orden highlighted the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, legislation he co-sponsors that aims to give consumers and independent repair shops access to the data, tools and information needed to make repairs.” wxow.com/news/wisconsin-poli…

I’m in Holmen this morning meeting with independent repair shop owners and ABATE Wisconsin to discuss the REPAIR Act. Farmers, small businesses, and Wisconsin consumers all deserve the right to repair the equipment and vehicles they own without being forced to rely on manufacturers. I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the REPAIR Act and a champion for your right to repair! #WI03

Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on @GovEvers response to his letter calling for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell 765-kV transmission lines through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, claiming he cannot do anything about the projects. Read Van Orden’s full statement below. “The reason a PSC exists is so politicians can hide behind bureaucrats. Governor Evers appointed all three members of the Public Service Commission. Every single one. So when Tony Evers says he has no ability to influence what happens, Wisconsin taxpayers deserve to know why he is pretending to be powerless when the people making these decisions are his own appointees. You can’t put a mailbox in the ground without going through the DNR, yet Tony Evers would have Wisconsin believe that nothing can be done to protect the Driftless Region from massive transmission lines being forced through communities that do not want them. Tony Evers has already authorized a 400-year property tax increase on Wisconsin families, but now claims his hands are tied when it comes to protecting the Driftless Region. After wielding the power of his office to raise costs on Wisconsin taxpayers for generations, he suddenly wants us to believe he is powerless. I call bullshit. We asked Governor Evers in good faith to stand up for the Driftless Region. Instead, he pointed to a bureaucracy and washed his hands of it. We will not give up the Driftless Region because Tony Evers is too cowardly to lead. Hell no.”

Today, I sent @GovEvers a letter urging him to use his executive authority to immediately enact a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell 765-kV transmission lines through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. I’ve heard directly from the landowners, farmers, and communities who would be impacted by these projects. Before these massive transmission corridors move forward, we need answers about their impact on agriculture, property, the environment, and our groundwater. #WI03 families deserve to have these concerns fully addressed before their land and communities are permanently impacted.

“Van Orden sent a letter to Evers asking for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell transmission lines until concerns from affected landowners, farmers and communities are addressed.” wxow.com/news/wisconsin-gop-…

I just voted YES on the Ratepayer Protection Act. Wisconsin families shouldn’t be stuck paying higher utility bills to subsidize massive energy demands, including from data centers. This bill protects Wisconsin families and makes sure the costs of powering our growing economy don’t get dumped on us here in #WI03. I won’t let big corporations squeeze our hardworking families for their gain.

Praise be to God!

The House passed the Farm Bill in April. The House passed year-round E15 in May. Now it’s time for the Senate Ag Committee to pass the 700+ bills we’ve sent over, including critical legislation for #WI03 farmers and agriculture.

Thanks to the Wisconsin Pork Association for stopping by our office. We had a productive conversation about trade, the Farm Bill, and the workforce challenges facing Wisconsin’s pork producers. I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

Great catching up with @Vets_Guardian today. I always appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from folks working to support our veterans and military families. Veterans Guardian helps navigate the VA disability process and better understand the benefits they’ve earned through their service.

Did you know that 1/14 Wisconsin jobs is in trucking? That’s 1 in 14 Wisconsin workers helping move the food on our tables, the fuel in our tanks, and the products we depend on every day! This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, I’m saying thank you to the men and women behind the wheel who keep our communities and our country moving.

Great to meet with advocates for the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen the right of Americans with disabilities to receive long-term services and support (LTSS) in the setting of their choice.

Wisconsin families deserve clean water and reliable infrastructure That’s why I’ve worked to secure $12.9 million through Community Project Funding for water quality, PFAS remediation, sewer infrastructure, and other critical water projects here in the Third district I know what these investments mean for all of us who call #WI03 home