What Brad Finstad said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Williams for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 8881, the SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act. In a time when artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to become more accessible and revolutionize the way businesses operate, it is important to ensure our Federal agencies adopt AI responsibly, especially in the SBA.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Sessions for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1335. For far too long, fraud has run rampant through our federally funded, State-administered programs in States like mine, Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Scott Winslow of Fountain, Minnesota, for his recent appointment to the Minnesota USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee. Scott is a fifth-generation farmer in Fillmore County, where he raises corn, soybeans, hogs, and beef cattle.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Paralympic gold medalist and southern Minnesota native, Landon Uthke, on his remarkable performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Olympian and southern Minnesota native, Aidan Oldenburg, on his remarkable performance at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Olympic gold medalist and southern Minnesota native, Taylor Heise, on her remarkable performance at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Guthrie for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1346, delivering on year-round, nationwide sales of E15. As a fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer from southern Minnesota raising that fifth generation and representing 21 counties in southern Minnesota, a very strong egg-producing district, I have had many conversations with my neighbor farmers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an extraordinary achievement, the first-ever State championship for the Sleepy Eye St. Mary's Knights girls' basketball team. In an unforgettable performance, the Knights battled past top-seeded Mountain Iron-Buhl in an impressive 83-63 victory.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank Chairman Thompson for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.”

“Chamber of Commerce and congratulate the organization on celebrating 160 years of support for local businesses and economic growth. Since 1866, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce has been a strong advocate for the business community, helping build the Rochester area into the epicenter of economic activity that it is today.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brian Buhr, one of my former professors at the University of Minnesota, who is stepping down after 13 years of serving as the dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the director of the Minnesota Agriculture Experiment Station.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Dave Lange, who is retiring this month after a nearly 40-year career in law enforcement, including 29 years with the Nicollet County Sheriff's Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding. I rise today in support of S. 222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which I was proud to help introduce alongside Chairman Thompson.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 25 years of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program known as MARL. Twenty-five years ago, MARL was founded with the goal of developing the skills of Minnesota's agriculture and rural leaders, connecting them with educational resources to build their influence and effectiveness at local, State, national, and international levels.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the lives of Justin Reinarts and Tabitha Trescott, two individuals whose lives were senselessly taken on November 2 in the close-knit community of Hanska, Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding young leader from southern Minnesota, Vannah Heil of St. James. This November, Vannah will join more than 700 youth from across the Nation at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minnesota State University, Mankato, on the grand opening of their new Maverick Innovation Gateway. This center represents the very best of southern Minnesota, where innovation meets hard work and where our next generation of leaders will gain the skills to drive our economy forward.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jake Larson, a World War II veteran and a beloved social media star who recently passed away at the age of 102.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend and fellow Minnesota farmer, Lori Stevermer, who recently completed a successful term as president of the National Pork Producers Council.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past week, I have been reminding myself that hope, faith, and resilience are the enemy of evil. I remind my fellow Minnesotans--not just the Republicans and not just the Democrats but my fellow Minnesotans--that hope, faith, and resilience are the enemy of evil.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bob Kierlin, a beloved community member and dedicated public servant who passed away earlier this year at the age of 85.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend and colleague from Minnesota for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule and the underlying bill, H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025.”

“Penny, a friend and a leader in southern Minnesota who is retiring from 18 years as president and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Tim Penny first stepped into public service 49 years ago when he was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in his early twenties.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 2025 Class 1A Minnesota State Girls Hockey Champions: the Dodge County Wildcats. On February 22nd, the team won their first-ever state title at the Xcel Energy Center in a suspenseful overtime game against Warroad.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Tim Penny, a friend and leader in southern Minnesota who is retiring from eighteen years as President/CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the men of Naval Support Activity Da Nang, a U.S. Navy logistics support unit stationed in Vietnam from 1965 to 1972.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a community leader and my good friend, Brian Mathiowetz, who received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Associated General Contractors last Tuesday.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Williams for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 754, the Investing in Main Street Act of 2025, legislation which I am honored to co-lead with my colleague from California.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Wayne Pelzel, a friend, public servant, and fellow southern Minnesotan who is retiring from eight years of service as the Mayor of Sleepy Eye.”