Press Releases
Increases rail safety and helps protect Wisconsin communities
Today U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s legislation to increase rail safety and provide needed resources for first responders, the RESPONSE Act, passed unanimously out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill is now headed to the Senate for final vote and then will be signed by the President.
In light of Ferryville, Wisconsin Derailment Rep. Kind is ensuring Wisconsin communities are protected
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to the Chairman of BNSF Railway requesting they answer a number of questions about what safety measures they have in place for severe weather. In September heavy rains caused a BNSF train to derail near Ferryville, WI, spilling about 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel near the Mississippi River.
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind joined local veterans, students, and teachers at Menomonie Middle School to celebrate Veterans Day and recognize the contributions of Wisconsin veterans.
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that representatives from his district offices will be available at open office hours in multiple counties in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District during November.
Comes following Rep. Kind’s call for SBA to move quickly provide funding to help Wisconsinites Rebuild
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind applauded the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster declaration for the state of Wisconsin. By taking this action the SBA will provide low-interest loans to help residents and businesses rebuild after September’s severe weather.
He emphasized the need to make sure every veteran has housing
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind met with Tomah VA Acting Director Vicki Brahm to discuss the recent decision to request the Veterans Assistance Foundation relocate their homeless veterans program. During the meeting, Rep. Kind urged Acting Director Brahm to take action to make sure that every veteran impacted has access to housing and the care and treatment they need. Below is his statement:
Made announcement at and toured one of the grant recipients in Eau Claire
Congressman Ron Kind joined USDA Rural Business Service Administrator Sam Rikkers in Eau Claire, Wis. today to announce USDA is providing $45 million in Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grants to agricultural producers and rural businesses for the development of new products. In all, 23 Wisconsin agricultural producers will receive more than $3.7 million in assistance.
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has given the Wisconsin Department of Transportation $1.6 million to help repair the roads and highways that were destroyed by the severe weather in August and September. This grant would help communities across western and central Wisconsin.
Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), along with Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting assistance in overseeing Wisconsin’s monitoring of the election, including providing poll-monitoring services in the state.
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) applauds action taken by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase an additional $20 million worth of cheddar cheese, supporting food banks and other food assistance recipients. The decision was announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today following a discussion with dairy producers in Westby.