WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) introduced the American Dream Accounts Act – a historic down payment to help every child in this country realize the American Dream.
The American Dream Accounts Act would establish within the Social Security Administration a $5,000 account for every American child, to be invested in an index fund, grow with compound interest, and vest… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Dean Phillips reintroduced the bipartisan Pathways to Policing Act to address the police shortage in Minnesota and across the nation. The bill is endorsed by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police. Original cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives Brad… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips voted to pass the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill will be signed into law by President Biden and includes an amendment authored by Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) aimed at making travel more accessible for disabled Americans and their caretakers by requiring all medium and large… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – After hearing from police, fire, and EMS professionals in Minnesota, Representative Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced HR 6030 the Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act, a bicameral bill that fills a gap in coverage for retired first responders wishing to opt into Medicare starting at the age of 50. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced companion legislation… Read more »
MINNETONKA, MN – Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (D, MN) announced he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2024. Phillips has represented Minnesota’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019 and released the following statement:
“My journey to public service began the morning after the 2016 election, when I faced the reality that democracy requires… Read more »
A 7th grader in Maple Grove is on a mission to make a big change that could affect millions of Americans.
Twelve-year-old Adina Togal has celiac disease, a condition where consuming any gluten can get her really sick.
"I got sick at camp but I didn't realize me getting sick would be able to change 40 million people's lives," Adina Togal said.
Two summers ago, Adina Togal was… Read more »
On Friday Sept. 8th, the Rotary Club of Orono, in partnership with US Congressman Dean Phillips, organized and sponsored a recognition ceremony for Vietnam-era veterans and their families. It was a beautiful morning, with scores of… Read more »
