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American values are embodied in America’s heartland.
The First District of Kansas has a proud rural and agrarian tradition. In order to preserve and sustain this way of life, it is important that we make certain that government control and over-regulation is not strangling our rural, agricultural communities.
By promoting small-town values we are promoting strong families. The values of hard work and dedication are embodied in rural America, especially the commitment to personal responsibility, community values, and the values of hard work.
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Belleville, KS – Today Congressman Tim Huelskamp celebrated his 250th town hall in Belleville, continuing the tradition of holding a town hall in every county in the Big First District each year. During his 250th town hall, Representative Huelskamp heard from Kansans about many concerns such as ObamaCare, the Border Crisis, the civil war in Syria and Iraq, caring for our Veterans, and fears about President Obama expanding his power.
Rep. Huelskamp issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Water of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 by a vote of 262 to 152. This legislation stops the radical rule proposed by EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to redefine and expand dramatically the Clean Water Act and impose costly permitting processes for normal farming and ranching activities. Following the bill’s passage, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01), a co-sponsor of the legislation, issued the following statement:
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September 3, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives intends to vote on H.R. 5078, the Water of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014, when they return to session this month. The legislation would stop the radical rule proposed by EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to redefine and expand the Clean Water Act. Congressman Huelskamp, a co-sponsor of the bill, issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today by a vote of 233 to 190, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4315 “The Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act.” This legislation is a package of four separate bills focused on common sense and specific updates to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including a requirement for the federal government to disclose to affected states prior to listing, protecting taxpayer dollars by placing caps on attorney’s fees, and requiring the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Huelskamp (K-S01) would like to congratulate First District student Katherine Andrews of Manhattan, Kansas, for being one of the 48 students selected to participate in the Library of Congress Junior Fellows program.
Last night, the House of Representatives passed its annual Energy & Water appropriations bill by a vote of 253 to 170 with Congressman Huelskamp’s support. The bill included a provision that Congressman Huelskamp requested to stop attempts by the EPA and Corps of Engineers to re-write the Clean Water Act. It was a response to the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers proposal of a radical expansion of the terms ‘navigable waters’ and ‘waters of the United States’ earlier this spring. Representative Huelskamp issued the following Statement:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) took to the House Floor to voice support for defunding the ability of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA to enforce a proposed joint rule that would dramatically expand their control of water and properties across the U.S. Representative Huelskamp released the following statement:
Manhattan, KS – Today, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) discussed trade issues and opportunities between the United States and Taiwan with Mr. Jack J.C. Yang, Director General of the Taiwan Consulate in Kansas City. Representative Huelskamp also participated in a roundtable discussion with Mr. Yang and members from the Kansas Grain & Feed Association, Kansas Pork Association, Kansas Cooperative Council, and Seaboard Foods. Following the meeting and roundtable discussion, Rep. Huelskamp along with Mr.
Wichita, Kan. -- Kansas 1st District Representative Tim Huelskamp sits on Veteran's Affairs Investigations subcommittee in the U.S. House in Washington. Still he says he couldn't find the answers he was seeking from administrators of the Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita.
Ft. Riley, KS - This morning, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) met with Ft. Riley leadership to receive an update about the 1st Infantry Division. Following the meeting, he attended the 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Change of Command and Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Cavalry Parade Field, Fort Riley, Kansas. Following his visit to the Post, Representative Huelskamp issued the following statement: