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Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) recently hosted her second statewide Fedorchak Forum, engaging with nearly two thousand North Dakotans. The forum covered a range of topics including federal funding, tax policies, landowner rights, and the Farm Bill.

Fedorchak emphasized Republican efforts to address issues such as spending, bureaucracy, and regulatory overreach. She stressed the importance of extending current tax policies to avoid what she described as the largest tax increase in U.S. history if they expire in December.

On national leadership, Fedorchak praised President Trump's actions on regulations, border security, and inflation. She highlighted Congressional Republicans' efforts to align energy policy and reduce regulatory overreach: “We have to extend the current tax policy—it will be the largest tax increase in US history if we don't—and it isn't just going to affect millionaires and billionaires, it will affect 95 percent of all Americans.”

Discussing the potential expiration of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, Fedorchak warned of significant increases in tax burdens across various brackets and reductions in credits. She refuted claims that these cuts only benefit the wealthy: “This is not just helping millionaires and billionaires. This is helping middle class America...”

Fedorchak also addressed concerns about farmers facing potential tax hikes without congressional action. She advocated for extending key deductions and eliminating certain taxes: “We want to create that certainty for you,” she stated.

On federal funding reforms, Fedorchak noted the national debt nearing $37 trillion as unsustainable: “This is contributing to inflationary pressure...” She supports deliberate reforms amid sudden changes affecting North Dakota's federal funds.

Regarding tariffs and trade deals, Fedorchak backed President Trump's pursuit of fair agreements: “There are non-tariff trade barriers...President Trump is working to remove those.” She supported bringing jobs back from China.

In discussions about agriculture policy with Secretary Rollins and others, Fedorchak pushed for a robust Farm Bill: "It's been kicked down the street too many times..."

Addressing landowner issues in North Dakota, she introduced legislation with Rep. Hageman (R-WY) aiming to restore property rights by capping new conservation easements at 30 years.

On Medicaid reform, Fedorchak highlighted growing spending needs while ensuring sustainability through audits and work requirements for eligible adults.

She criticized past border policies under Biden’s administration while supporting Trump's measures for safety at borders. Sharing tragic stories related to undocumented migrants reinforced her stance on securing borders.

After a recent Keystone pipeline leak incident, she called for thorough evaluations by relevant authorities: “I expressed my concerns...” Root cause analysis was emphasized as essential for public safety assurance.

The next session of Fedorchak Forums will be announced soon where constituents can participate further discussions on ongoing legislative efforts by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak in Washington D.C.