Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which passed the House today and ensures LGBTQ Americans are guaranteed the full protections of various civil rights laws.
“Every day in our nation, an American is discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation,” said Phillips. “In Minnesota, we have already… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) voted in favor of H.R. 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, an omnibus bill of health care measures that passed the House today.
“Today we took action to reduce prescription drug and health care costs, while strengthening the ACA,” said Phillips. “We’re making health care more affordable… Read more »
Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) released the following statement today after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it has renewed a 10-year lease for Twin Metals near Ely, Minnesota. The renewal allows Twin Metals, a Chilean-owned mining company, to engage in mineral exploration on national forest land adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
“The Boundary… Read more »
Today, in honor of National Small Business Week, Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN) and William Timmons (R-SC) introduced a resolution to advocate for small businesses and promote an environment that provides fair, competitive, and transparent access to capital.
The digital economy has created more funding streams for small business owners than ever before. Efforts are being made to… Read more »
MINNETONKA, MN – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced that Chaska High School Senior Jenna September won first place in the Congressional Art Competition hosted by his office. Judges chose September’s digital artwork, “Roadtrip,” as the winner out of 96 entries from talented high school students around Minnesota’s Third District. September’s… Read more »
Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) teamed up to introduce companion bills that would update landmark legislation to prioritize making sure the child welfare system supports and connects families to needed mental health services.
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was enacted 45 years ago and… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) voted in favor of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act., which passed the House today. The bill aims to ensure the United States honors our commitments detailed in the Paris Agreement and lays the groundwork for further climate action.
“Climate change is real, it’s in our backyard, and our communities and businesses are paying the price,”… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) voiced his strong support for H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, on the House Floor. The bill would ensure the United States honors our commitments detailed in the Paris Agreement and lays the groundwork for further climate action.
Watch Rep. Phillips's full remarks here.
Rep. Phillips’s remarks as prepared:
I rise in support of Rep.… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to advocate for the infrastructure priorities of Minnesota’s Third Congressional District.
View full testimony here.
Rep. Phillips’s remarks as prepared:
Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, and members of the Committee for the invitation to speak… Read more »
In celebration of Earth Week, Rep. Dean Phillips announced today that he is co-sponsoring H.R. 763, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, the only bipartisan bill in Congress aimed at combating climate change and incentivizing a green economy. Phillips reiterated his continued focus on finding impactful legislative solutions for combating climate change in a statement… Read more »
