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September 15, 2021 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass provisions of the Build Back Better Act through the Ways and Means Committee that make landmark progress in lowering health care costs, creating jobs, boosting our economy, and supporting working families across Wisconsin.

September 7, 2021 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind joined Sen. Tammy BaldwinRep. Mark PocanState Sen. Brad PfaffState Sen. Jeff SmithState Rep. Katrina ShanklandState Rep. Jodi Emerson, and State Rep.

September 3, 2021 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that fire departments across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District have so far received a total of $1,717,170.53 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

August 20, 2021 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) helped introduce the bipartisan Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act to improve flawed Medicare reimbursement formulas that harm rural health care providers. This bill would adjust the geographic practice cost index (GPCI) to accurately reflect the cost of labor and practice expenses in rural regions.

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August 10, 2021 Press Release
Rep. Kind thanks the people of the Third Congressional District for their years of trust and support

La Crosse, WI – Today, in front of the former Roosevelt Elementary School in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Rep. Ron Kind announced his decision to not seek reelection in 2022.

Rep. Kind released the following statement after making his announcement: 

August 3, 2021 Press Release

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act. This legislation will reward high-performing Medicare Advantage health plans while lowering premiums for Wisconsin seniors. The bill was introduced with Reps.

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July 29, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for a Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations package to create good-paying jobs right here in Wisconsin, invest in rural broadband, support working families across the state, and expand access to health care for our veterans. 

July 29, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Charitable Equity for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation will expand tax-deductible donation eligibility to all Veterans Service Organizations, regardless of the proportion of war-time veterans the organization serves. The bill was introduced with Rep.

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July 23, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC —Yesterday Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a grant program encouraging careers in realtime writing and court reporting. Rep.

July 23, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the La Crosse Center was approved for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.

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