Mom of 4 boys, Mimi to 3 grandsons, wife to Cheryl and MN Lynx superfan. Top Dem on @HouseAgDems. U.S. Rep for MN-02. Fighting for all Minnesotans.
Minnesota & Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2019
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Setting our kids up for success starts with early education. That’s exactly what Head Start provides.
I’ve fought for Head Start my entire career because I believe every child in Minnesota – no matter their income level or zip code – should have the foundation to make their dreams come true.
I’m proud to have maintained a perfect score on the @HRC Congressional scorecard since I came to Congress in 2019. I’ll always fight the far-right’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda so every American can be who they are and love who they love. 🏳️🌈🌈
I’m proud to announce the @NatlParkService is designating Savage as a WWII Heritage City! Whether it was offering translation services, building ships or distributing supplies to aid the war effort, folks in Savage played a critical role during WWII. Today, they are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
I recently met with the Libets family, my constituents who settled in CD2 after escaping the war in Ukraine. My team helped the Libetses with their visa application when they first arrived in Minnesota as refugees.
I am proud to stand with Ukraine and will always work to support my Ukrainian constituents. To the Libets family: I’m so glad we were able to help.
It was great to see the Minnesota Biofuels Association in my Eagan office on Friday. I’ve been named their “Biofuels Bulldog”!
I've always fought for year-round E15 for our state’s family farmers, and the MN Biofuels Association has been a criticalpartner in that fight. Thanks for the recognition! 🌽⛽️
Minnesota lost 32,000 jobs and $700 million in wages to Operation Metro Surge. Let that sink in.
Trump’s ICE left a mark on our state that we will feel for generations — psychologically, emotionally and economically. It’s time to pass our Make ICE Pay Act and reimburse Minnesota for the damages ICE inflicted on our economy.
My heart is broken for those impacted by yesterday’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. As mothers and grandmothers, Cheryl and I are praying for the families and loved ones of the three children and one teacher who were killed yesterday, as well as the two individuals who were injured.
But our thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. This has to stop.
We need to enact common-sense gun reform, and we needed to do it yesterday. How many lost lives is it going to take?
Inflation shot up to 3.7% in September (a four-month high) and you know it’s bad when even FOX News is calling President Trump’s economy a mess.
This presidency is a complete failure. It’s time to change course and make life affordable again.
Minnesotans can barely afford the basics and this is what we get from the White House?
Time for them to get off Canva and start actually doing their jobs.
We’ve seen it time and time again from this administration — lawless government overreach in the name of political retribution. This is beyond the pale, even for them.
It’s time to stop the attacks on our state and our elected representatives.
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the communities who have called Minnesota home for centuries and recognize their resilience as they faced unthinkable injustice. Their contributions and rich culture continue to shape our nation to this day.
Today and every day, I stand with Minnesota’s Tribal communities.
My wife Cheryl and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community as we celebrate National Coming Out Day. I will always work to make sure every Minnesotan has the freedom to be who they are and love who they love. 🏳️🌈🌈
Proud to have earned an “A” grade on Defend the Vote’s 2026 legislative scorecard! I’ll always support legislation to crack down on corruption, protect Minnesotans’ access to the ballot box and clean up Washington.
More rants. More racist rhetoric. More political retribution.
Meanwhile, the greatest threat to Minnesota is this administration.
Trump is trying to start a race war in Minnesota: "The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State. The people of Minnesota must fight back. You have been robbed, and abandoned by your State Government. Your Governor is an incompetent thief who doesn't want to get involved. He just wants to get out of town with as much as he can steal, and then, lead a quiet life. The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing. They view you as weak and stupid people. Fight back Minnesota, fight back! If you need, the Federal Government will come to your rescue.
Governor Tim Walz, and Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, must immediately ask for Federal help — and leave the rest to us! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
I am grateful to law enforcement for stopping the planned terror attack at the Mall of America. Their quick work and vigilance saved countless lives. Keeping Minnesotans safe means investing in coordinated counterterrorism and violent crime prevention efforts, and I will continue working to give law enforcement the resources they need to do just that.
Today marks three years since Hamas targeted Israeli civilians in the horrific October 7th attacks.
As we remember the more than 1,200 lives lost and the countless lives changed forever that day, we must commit to fighting antisemitism and hatred in all its forms and continue working toward lasting peace in the Middle East.
I’m proud to announce that my office secured more than $2.2 million in federal grants to hire firefighters for the Rosemount Fire Department! I also got word this week that the Lakeville, Shakopee and Woodbury Fire Departments will receive federal grants. Altogether, that’s more than $3.7 million back to fire departments in CD2! This funding will create jobs, protect our firefighters and help keep communities across Minnesota’s Second District safe.
October is LGBTQ+ history month, a chance for us to celebrate the brave folks who have stood up and fought for equal rights, protections and acceptance for our community. We’ve come a long way in this fight, but there’s still more work to do. Together, we’ll keep working toward a future where every Minnesotan can be who they are and love who they love. 🌈🩷
Good luck to everyone running the Twin Cities Marathon today! Cheryl and I hope you have a safe, healthy and fun day as you enjoy the most beautiful urban marathon in America. I’ll be cheering you all on. 🏃♀️