WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after cosponsoring the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H.R. 24: “The Federal Reserve is one of the most secretive agencies in government and has strayed far from its core mission of conducting the nation’s monetary policy. If we really want to tackle the $20 trillion national debt and regain confidence in our economy, we need to rein in the Federal Reserve and bring accountability and transparency to its actions. ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02), senior freshman on the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after calling in the Budget Committee’s first hearing for truly affordable health care: “In today’s hearing, we heard about everyday Americans who can’t afford health care under Obamacare. That’s why I stand for health care that’s truly affordable and available to all Americans, so that you get the health care your family needs, at prices you can afford." Background: ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after being named to the Education & Workforce Committee: “I’m excited to build on the significant work done by Chairman John Kline and continue his service for our district on the Education and Workforce Committee. Working alongside Chairwoman Foxx, our committee will make life easier for the hardworking men and women of the 2nd district, and return education decisions to parents, teachers and the students themselv...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after being named to the influential Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to serve alongside Chairman Shuster on this important committee and make real improvements in the daily lives of Minnesotans. We need to widen lanes to ease the traffic burden, make gas prices more affordable with crucial pipelines, and let farmers plough their own land without being blocked by...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02), senior freshman on the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after speaking on the Floor in support of S. Con. Res. 3, a budget resolution containing instructions for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare: “I want high quality, affordable healthcare with universal access. The Affordable Care Act isn’t affordable, and it’s not giving access to Minnesotans. We need a patient-centered system with increased portability to lower p...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02), issued the following statement after introducing his first bill, the Reforming Executive Guidance (REG) Act, H.R. 462: ‘Minnesotans need a government that is transparent and accountable to ‘We The People’. The REG Act takes agency guidance- often hundreds of pages on top of each rule and costing our economy over $100 billion- and simply subjects the guidance to Congressional review. By including the guidance that accompanies rules with a major ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02), issued the following statement after cosponsoring his Minnesota colleague Rep. Peterson’s bill, the Relief from New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Act, H.R. 453: ‘I’m proud to join Congressman Peterson in this common-sense bill. New big-government regulations risk making stoves more expensive and limiting access for consumers through unreasonable manufacturing standard deadlines. The Relief from New NSPS Act will allow manufacturers to inn...
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Jason Lewis (MN-02) issued the following statement after being named senior freshman Member on the House Budget Committee: “I’m honored to have been named to this prestigious committee and look forward to working with Dr. Price, our Chairman, and Interim Chair Black to repeal and replace Obamacare and make healthcare accessible and truly affordable for all Americans. I’m excited to get to work with my colleagues to return fiscal responsibility to our government and ...
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Congressman Lewis Sworn into 115th Congress. U.S. Representative Jason Lewis was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker Paul Ryan on January 3rd, 2017. The Honorable Jason Lewis was elected to serve as representative of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Representative Jason Lewis was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office.
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The 115th freshman class stands ready for the new Congress. A photo of the 115th freshman class was taken on the East Front steps of the United States Capitol.
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