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Gallagher Introduces Safe Routes Act

March 26, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2021, a bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate Highway System.

Issues:

Transportation and Infrastructure

Gallagher, Sánchez Introduce Resolution to Honor Vietnam War Veterans

March 24, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) yesterday introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” This resolution provides long-overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their dedicated service to our country.

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Veterans

Gallagher Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Make Roads Safer for Motorcycles

March 23, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Reauthorizing the council ensures that DOT will continue to receive critical firsthand knowledge on infrastructure and road safety measures impacting motorcyclists.

Issues:

Transportation and Infrastructure

Gallagher Joins Delegation in Demanding Answers on Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities

March 22, 2021 Press Release

GREEN BAY, WI – Reps. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers expressing their concern about Wisconsin’s data shortfalls in reporting long-term care COVID-19 deaths.

Issues:

Health

Gallagher Leads Effort to Curb Wasteful Government Spending

March 19, 2021 Press Release

Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Jackie Speier (D-CA) yesterday reintroduced the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation that would increase transparency and accountability in large-scale government projects.

Issues:

Drain the Swamp

Gallagher Statement on Bills that Exacerbate Border Crisis

March 18, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603, two immigration bills that would worsen the crisis on our southern border and incentivize more illegal immigration.

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Congress

Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Repeal Outdated AUMFs

March 18, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Jared Golden (D-ME), Peter Meijer (R-MI), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help Congress reclaim its constitutional war powers by repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).

Issues:

Foreign Policy and National Security, National Defense

Gallagher Statement on Return of Earmarks

March 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House Republican Conference voted to reverse its ban on earmarks, a practice that allows members of Congress to funnel taxpayer dollars to pet projects and special interests.

Issues:

Drain the Swamp

Gallagher, Delegation Call on Evers to Fully Vaccinate Those in Assisted Living Facilities

March 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today called on Governor Tony Evers to address the state of Wisconsin's struggle to fully vaccinate seniors in assisted living facilities -- one of the populations most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Issues:

Health