Brad Finstad

Finstad, Stauber Join Local Infrastructure Discussions in Southeast Minnesota ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in southeast Minnesota to discuss and tour local infrastructure projects. First, Congressmen Finstad and Stauber joined city and…

Finstad, Johnson Hold Rural Water Infrastructure Discussion in Eagle Lake NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), members of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, held a roundtable…

Finstad Introduces the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act October 6, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, legislation that would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing computers and printers from…

Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Letter Urging USDA Action on Virus-Related Turkey Losses WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Agriculture, led members of Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to U.S.…

Finstad Hosts Open Discussion with Fairmont Area Veterans and Veterans Organizations NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted an open discussion in Fairmont to hear from southern Minnesota veterans and local organizations about improving veterans care services, sharing information on…

Finstad Statement on Democrats Blocking Senate Passage of National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a unanimous consent request to pass his National Fraud Enforcement…

Finstad, State Legislators, County, City Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding New Richland Flood Prevention Infrastructure Improvements NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Minnesota State Senator Gene Dornink, Minnesota State Representatives Peggy Bennett and Tom Sexton,…

Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Biofuels Leaders in Janesville September 25, 2026 NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion with the Minnesota Biofuels Association, Guardian Energy, and local farmers for a…

Finstad Calls for Increased USPS Communication Regarding Closure of Glenville Post Office September 24, 2026 ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to District Manager of the United States Postal Service’s Minnesota-North Dakota District Angela Bye, requesting clarity…

Finstad, House Majority Whip Emmer Host Emergency Services Roundtable in Cannon Falls ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted a roundtable discussion in Cannon Falls with southern Minnesota law enforcement, ambulance services, fire…

Finstad Hosts Crop Insurance Discussion with USDA RMA Administrator Swanson, Southern Minnesota Ag Producers ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), fourth-generation farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion in Faribault with U.S.…

Finstad Applauds House Passage of the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) applauded the passage of their legislation, H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in the…

RECOGNIZING LINDER FARM NETWORK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

RECOGNIZING JENA HANSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Reps. Finstad, Morrison Applaud Committee Passage of the SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03), members of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the unanimous committee passage of the…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9576, NATIONAL FRAUD ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10326, PREVENTING RIP-OFFS AND OBTAINING OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9576, NATIONAL FRAUD ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10326, PREVENTING RIP-OFFS AND OBTAINING OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Finstad Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Following Recent Minneapolis Shooting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in sending a letter to U.S.…

Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Demanding Accountability from Governor Walz After Alleged Fraud Involving Liberian Official Receiving Public Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim…

Finstad, Kennedy Introduce the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) introduced the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation which increases access to…

Finstad Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Costly Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding with a…

Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would double the amount of funding available…

Finstad Joins Minnesota Ambulance Association for EMS Roundtable in Austin ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended a roundtable discussion with ambulance service leaders, emergency medical professionals, hospital representatives, and local officials hosted by the Minnesota…

HONORING COLONEL BRUCE BREDLOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E808] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Finstad Joins U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for Roundtable in Rochester ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for a roundtable in Rochester to discuss how strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance strengthen our…

Finstad Holds Roundtables in Nobles, Rock Counties to Discuss Housing, Economic Development, Rural Water in Southern Minnesota NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) visited Nobles and Rock counties for roundtable discussions and Q A sessions with area leaders about issues impacting…

Finstad, Klobuchar, and Smith Request Approval of Minnesota’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) in sending a letter to President Trump and his administration, urging their support and…

Reps. Finstad, Fischbach, House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson Hold Roundtable Discussions in Mankato NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) held roundtable discussions…

Finstad Joins House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson at Agribusiness Luncheon ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), local farmers, and stakeholders from southern Minnesota’s agriculture community at the…

Finstad Sends Letter to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Regarding Election Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding the integrity of Minnesota’s election system and concerns about the potential for…

Finstad Sends Letter to Governor Walz Expressing Concerns About Minnesota’s Educational Performance WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) recently sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz expressing his concern about the decline in Minnesota’s educational performance. The letter cited a…

Finstad Celebrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended and delivered remarks at the Flint Hill Resources ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility hosted by the Minnesota SAF Hub.…

Finstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that extends…

Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act…

Finstad Hosts Roundtable Discussion with VA Secretary, Southern Minnesota Veterans NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion in Mankato with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and southern Minnesota veterans. Congressman Finstad and…

Finstad Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominees NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota students to the nation’s service academies, all of whom have accepted appointments to their respective institutions. Individuals nominated by…

Reps. Finstad, Schmidt Introduce National Fraud Enforcement Division Act to Strengthen Federal Fraud Prosecution Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) introduced the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, which would make…

SBA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UTILIZATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4148-H4149] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Finstad Hosts Acting Secretary of Labor in Rochester ROCHESTER, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in Rochester for a roundtable discussion with numerous workforce and labor leaders from across Minnesota’s First District. Hosted by the…

Finstad Sends Letter to Minnesota Department of Education Calling for Transparency in Rochester Public Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett highlighting concerns regarding the Southern Poverty Law…

Finstad Applauds House Passage of His Legislation: the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Small Business, applauded the passage of the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act by the…

Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Southern Minnesota Law Enforcement ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Daniel Rosen and members of the southern Minnesota law enforcement community. In attendance were…

Finstad Calls on USPS to Reconsider the Termination of Postal Contract for Hunt Silver Lake Postal Station in Rochester WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General David Steiner expressing his opposition to their…

CONDEMNING ACTORS SEEKING TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, AND EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT GOVERNMENTWIDE FRAUD AND IMPROPER PAYMENT PREVENTION REFORMS WILL... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Letter Urging Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and…

Finstad Applauds Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the full committee markup of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal…

Finstad Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge ROCHESTER, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) invited middle and high school students from Minnesota’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. Officially launched by the U.S. House of…

Finstad, Morrison Introduce the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act, legislation which increases and standardizes burial and funeral benefits…

Finstad Introduces Legislation to Designate Austin Post Office as the “John Madden Memorial Post Office” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the introduction of legislation designating the post office located at 200 1st Avenue SE in Austin, Minnesota, as the “John…

Finstad Introduces Legislation Expressing Support for Efforts to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Health Care Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the introduction of a resolution expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare,…