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    Gallagher Honors Appleton Food Allergy Advocate in Congressional Record

    Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) honored Adel (Delly) Schneider, a teenage food allergy advocate from Appleton, by highlighting her advocacy and community involvement in Northeast Wisconsin in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Rep. Gallagher presented the entry to Delly last week during her most recent visit to Congress, commemorating her years of work for food allergy awareness in Wisconsin.For over four years, Rep. Gallagher has regularly met with Delly, where she successfully advocated for Rep. Gallagher to co-sponsor...

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    Gallagher Statement on State of the Union

    Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) responded to President Biden's State of the Union address with a critical statement highlighting the concerns of many Americans. Gallagher pointed out that despite Biden's assertion that the state of the union is strong and improving, a majority of Americans feel differently. He stated, "President Biden said that the state of the union is strong and getting stronger, yet seventy percent of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction."Gallagher criticized the President's speech as divisive and criticized the administration's...

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    Rep. Gallagher: This Illustrates an Unacceptable Breakdown in the Chain of Command

    On February 29, 2024, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, expressed his concerns regarding the admission made by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about a breakdown in the chain of command within the military. Rep. Gallagher emphasized the need for accountability in the following statement: "We should all pray for the speedy recovery of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. His admission under oath that anonymous military aides made the decision to transfer authority to...

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    Congressman Mike Gallagher Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-election

    In a statement released today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced his decision not to seek re-election. Gallagher, who has served four terms representing Northeast Wisconsin, expressed gratitude to the citizens of his district for the honor of serving them and highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his time in office."Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment," Congressman Gallagher stated. "Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the...

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    Gallagher: Republicans Should Reject Pelosi Precedent on Impeachment

    Republican Representative Mike Gallagher has outlined his reasons for voting against the impeachment of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In an opinion editorial published in the Wall Street Journal, Gallagher argues that the impeachment would not resolve President Biden's border crisis and would set a dangerous new precedent that could be used against future Republican administrations.Gallagher criticizes the use of impeachment as a political weapon, citing previous instances where Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional Democrats attempted to...

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    Gallagher Pushes Legislation to Build the Wall and Secure Our Border

    Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has introduced legislation aimed at securing the southern border and addressing the ongoing border crisis under the Biden administration. The bill, known as the WALL Act of 2024, not only emphasizes the completion of the border wall but also introduces significant reforms to prevent illegal immigrants from benefiting from certain tax credits and welfare programs.The WALL Act of 2024, which has a companion bill in the Senate introduced by Sen. Britt (R-AL) in 2023, reflects the concerns of many Americans regarding the current state of...

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    Gallagher Secures Bipartisan Tax Relief for Wisconsinites

    Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed his satisfaction after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, includes provisions to extend research and development measures from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, the bill makes important changes to the Child Tax Credit by removing the penalty on large and growing families. The package also incorporates recommendations from the Select Committee on the CCP to enhance the relationship with Taiwan and strengthen competitiveness against...

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    Gallagher: Americans Paying Maximum Price for Biden's Minimum Pressure Campaign

    Rep. Mike Gallagher issued a statement today expressing his concerns over the recent attack on US military bases in the Middle East. Iranian proxies killed three American service members and injured over two dozen more in this attack. Gallagher blames President Biden's lack of action and accountability towards Iran for the tragic incident.In his statement, Gallagher criticizes the Biden administration's "minimum pressure campaign" against Iran, stating that it has failed to deter further aggression. He believes that the lack of consequences for Iran's actions has led to...

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    Gallagher Seeks Plan to Restore Timely Mail Delivery in Sturgeon Bay

    Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has expressed concerns about the ongoing issues with mail delivery in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. In a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy, Rep. Gallagher outlined numerous reports of inconsistent mail service dating back to November and requested a plan of action to restore timely mail delivery in the area."My constituents in Northeast Wisconsin, especially in rural communities, rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive their medications, pay their bills, and run their small businesses," wrote Rep. Gallagher in his letter. He...

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    Gallagher Introduces SPEAR Act to Protect Sturgeon Spearing in Wisconsin

    Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) have introduced the Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations (SPEAR) Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding the annual sturgeon spearing on the Winnebago system in Wisconsin. The proposed legislation seeks to proactively exempt the state of Wisconsin from any listing of lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently conducting a species status assessment of lake sturgeon and contemplating whether to list the species under the Endangered Species Act. If listed,...

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