Frequent readers of my newsletter may remember that last year, I introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel, WI as the “Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building”. I am happy to share with you that this week, my bill to honor Trooper Casper passed through the House of Representatives. Now, the bill awaits consideration in the Senate.

Trooper Casper’s life was tragically cut short in 2015 as he became the youngest police officer to be killed in the line of duty in our state’s history, renaming this post office in his honor serves as a lasting tribute to this young man who was unwavering in his commitment to keeping our streets safe.

Trooper Casper’s sacrifice should remind us all of the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to our law enforcement officers. Let us remember Trooper Casper’s heroism and his dedication to duty and let us honor his memory by supporting those who continue to serve and protect our great state of Wisconsin.

I now strongly urge the Senate to take up this bipartisan legislation to ensure that we honor and commemorate the remarkable life and legacy of Trooper Casper. I look forward to the day we can see Trooper Casper’s name on the post office. 

This past week, the House of Representatives passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation fully funds veterans' healthcare, invests in quality-of-life improvements such as housing and childcare, and strengthens deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. I will always support our veterans, and I was proud to vote in favor of this bill.

This bill also prevents the waste of hard-earned taxpayer dollars by: 

• Prohibiting funds from being used for abortions or gender-affirming care.
• Banning the use of funds to promote critical race theory or diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. 
• Ensuring only the U.S. flag or other official government flags are flow at VA facilities, not flags that promote left-wing political agendas.
• Prohibiting the use of funds for various climate executive orders.
• Ensuring veterans are not unconstitutionally barred from purchasing firearms.

Our service members and veterans have selflessly served our nation and defended our freedoms from adversaries abroad, and I am proud to champion legislation that ensures these heroes, and their loved ones, get the support and assistance they deserve in return. 

It’s officially Dairy Month! Thank you to all the hardworking men and women that helped to create and maintain Wisconsin’s world-class dairy industry for future generations.

Last Friday, I toured Orbis Corporation in Menasha and I had a fantastic time learning about their operations firsthand.

I was honored to be recognized as a "Notable Leader" by the International Religious Freedom Congressional Scorecard for my support of religious freedom.

Last Friday, I toured Morton LTC in Neenah. It was wonderful to learn first-hand about their family-owned pharmacy in WI-06!

I had a great meeting with the JDRF Advocates on Wednesday, and we discussed ways to helps advocate for those with Type 1 Diabetes in Congress!

I had a productive meeting with the National Propane Gas Association this week. We covered topics including energy, federal funding, and fuel credits. Very informative!