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Angie Craig discusses legislative priorities including drug control and biofuel policies

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Angie Craig U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Angie Craig U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Angie Craig, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 2nd district, has recently shared her legislative activities and engagements through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her ongoing efforts in addressing critical issues such as drug control, renewable energy, and agricultural support.

On February 6, 2025, Angie Craig announced her vote to classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule 1 drugs. She emphasized the importance of combating the fentanyl crisis and holding those responsible for distributing deadly drugs accountable. "Today, I voted to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule 1 drugs. We must continue the fight against the fentanyl crisis and hold bad actors accountable for introducing deadly drugs into our communities."

The following day, February 7, 2025, Craig addressed environmental policy by urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to integrate biofuels into the Administration’s energy strategy. She argued that increasing renewable fuel production is crucial for adopting an inclusive energy approach aimed at reducing costs. "Yesterday, I urged EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to consider the important role that biofuels should play in the Administration’s energy agenda. Increasing the production and availability of renewable fuels will move us toward the all-of-the-above energy approach you need to lower…"

In another tweet on February 7, Craig recounted her meeting with Nate Taylor from Forsman Farms in Minnesota. The discussion centered around supporting egg farmers amid bird flu threats while aiming to reduce egg prices nationwide. "This week, I sat down with Nate Taylor from Forsman Farms – a fourth-generation family run egg farm in Minnesota. With the threat of bird flu running rampant in farms across the country, we discussed how we can continue to support egg farmers while lowering the cost of eggs at…"

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