Minnesota Open Letters

From a constituent in Owatonna, MN5:50 PM

I attended a town hall yesterday in Owatonna at which there were many questions for you. I urge you this week to reject the Senate budget resolution that will slash funds for life saving programs like Medicare and Medicaid. I will qualify for Medicare in less than two years. My daughter who lives wi

From a verified voter in Grand Rapids, MN12:01 PM

Are you resisting, or are you complicit?

When our children's children learn about today, April 7, 2025, the day that Donald Trump tanked our economy and destroyed thousands of people's futures, will you be recorded as someone who did their best to stop it, or will you be remembered as a co-conspirator? Will you do anything to try to stop i

From a constituent in Duluth, MN4/6

We are not "paid agitators"

I'm really offended by the statement from your office that community members who met at East High School last Saturday were "paid agitators." Several great families I know used this as an opportunity to teach their kids about civic engagement. You could have been a part of such civil conversations i

From a constituent in Minneapolis, MN4/5

The International Economic Emergency Powers Act unleashes far too many options for Trump to exert control over domestic areas. Please pursue a joint resolution to end the IEEPA.

From a constituent in Forest Lake, MN4/5

Amend SAVE Act to protect voting rights of married women

The right to vote is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and any legislation that potentially restricts or disenfranchises eligible voters should be scrutinized and amended. The proposed SAVE Act, while aiming to safeguard election integrity, poses a significant burden on millions of married women wh

From a verified voter in Good Thunder, MN4/4

Tax exemption to defray cost of unreasonable tariffs

As I watch my retirement funds TANK, thanks to the president's uneducated tariff plan, I propose that you as our representatives introduce a bill that will allow those of us who do not make a lot of money ($150K is reasonable) to deduct a full 44% of our yearly spending on our 2025 taxes as a full c

From a verified voter in Sandstone, MN4/4

Outlaw Declawing Cats

I am writing to support two crucial bills (SF 1935 and HB 1857) that would ban cruel cat declawing statewide! During declawing, the last bone of each toe on a cat's paw is amputated, causing lasting physical and behavioral problems. This is the equivalent of cutting the tips of your fingers off. C

From a constituent in Minneapolis, MN4/4

Oppose the Save Act

I am incredibly concerned about the efforts to pass the Save Act. I believe this will impact women's ability to vote and also suppress military members (and their families) and folks who may need to pay more for appropriate identification. Please stand up for the right for all eligible people to

From a constituent in Minneapolis, MN4/4

STOP Trump TARIFFs

The stock market is poised for a second straight day of sharp declines amid mounting investor concerns about U.S. economic growth and the prospect of a global trade war. Ninety minutes before the start of trade in New York, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down nearly 1,500 points, or 3.6

From a constituent in Owatonna, MN4/4

I hope you hear from every one of your constituents in opposition to Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Trump is trying to take us back in time to a "Golden Age" in this country with no regard for the fact that the wealth is for a select few while the common people pay the price. We cannot allow Trum

From a constituent in Owatonna, MN4/4

Please vote to restore crucial USDA funding to food banks and schools.

From a verified voter in Minneapolis, MN4/3

I’m writing because I’m furious about Trump’s tariffs. They are going to crash our economy, destroy our standing in the world, and financially wreck Americans like me. Congress has the power to repeal them by ending Trump’s so-called emergency, and they must. If Congress doesn’t step in right now to

From a verified voter in Minneapolis, MN4/3

I’m writing because I’m furious about Trump’s tariffs. They are going to crash our economy, destroy our standing in the world, and financially wreck Americans like me. Congress has the power to repeal them by ending Trump’s so-called emergency, and they must. If Congress doesn’t step in right now to

From a verified voter in Minneapolis, MN4/3

Please vote yes on S.1077, the 2025 District of Columbia Local Funds Act. This act will allow the DC mayor to spend local DC tax revenue that has already been collected. The act does not draw on federal tax revenues. If not allowed to spend the $1B already collected, the DC Council and mayor will h

From a verified voter in Grand Rapids, MN4/3

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

As the market turns deep red in response to the self-destruct sequence our president has announced, is the legislative branch of our country going to do anything to stop these devastating tariffs?

From a constituent in Rochester, MN4/3

Stop cutting services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

MESSAGE TO SEND TO YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: HHS must reinstate the Division of Violence Prevention Program Branch at the CDC to ensure critical domestic violence and sexual assault prevention work can continue. HHS must also reinstate the Director of the Office on Family Violence Prevention and S

From a constituent in Minneapolis, MN4/2

Support the Protect America’s Workforce Act - Stop Trump’s union-busting!

I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and advocate for the rights of American workers. I urge you to support the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA) and recognize the crucial role it plays in safeguarding the rights and well-being of working people across our nation. This legislation is not

From a constituent in Chatfield, MN4/2

Fully fund Institute of Museum and Library Services

Libraries and museums are the beating heart of our communities, fostering education, culture, and connection. It is unconscionable that the Trump administration would so callously eviscerate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an agency whose modest funding provides a vital lifeline. With

From a verified voter in Saint Paul, MN4/2

DOGE is wrecking everything from libraries & museums to the FDA and more. Hold Elon Musk accountable and shore up our funding!

From a verified voter in Grand Marais, MN4/2

National Security in Ruins

Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz and his team have been using Gmail to discuss sensitive national security matters. The Washington Post reported yesterday (4/1) that a senior aide for Waltz used the service “for highly technical conversations with colleagues at other government agencie

From a constituent in Rochester, MN4/2

HHS Restructuring Harms People With Disabilities

The Administration of Community Living (ACL) supports the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule, which helps people with disabilities live in our communities, get the kinds of services we need, and makes sure places that say they provide HCBS actually provide HCBS. They also suppor

From a constituent in Rochester, MN4/2

HHS must reinstate the Division of Violence Prevention Program Branch

HHS must reinstate the Division of Violence Prevention Program Branch at the CDC to ensure critical domestic violence and sexual assault prevention work can continue.    HHS must also reinstate the Director of the Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services to ensure continued essential leader

From a verified voter in Minneapolis, MN4/2

Thank you for supporting Senator Booker

Thank you for supporting Senator Booker as he held the floor. He chose to stand up for we the People against the oligarchy in an important way. I appreciate you helping him as he did this.

From a verified voter in Grand Rapids, MN4/2

Booker is the new standard.

Let it be known that your constituents are begging, pleading with you to follow the example set by Senator Cory Booker just now. This is the bar. You should be emulating Booker, not Schumer. In fact, it would probably be appropriate to replace Schumer as your leader in the Senate as soon as possible

From a verified voter in Minneapolis, MN4/2

Object to Unanimous Consent, Filibuster, Fight!

I’m enormously disappointed that none of you followed Cory Booker’s amazing speech by continuing to disrupt the business as usual. Anytime the Republicans called for unanimous consent, you stand up and object. This is not business as usual, and you have a duty to slow everything GOP down to a crawl.