Dear Friend,
My first year as North Dakota’s Congresswoman is coming to a close. As I reflect on the whirlwind year, I’m encouraged by the substantial progress made on key issues like national security, tax reform, energy growth, regulatory reform, and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. More than anything else, as a fourth-generation North Dakotan raising three fifth-generation North Dakotans in our state, I’m filled with appreciation for this incredible honor. And I’m energized to advance more good policy in 2026 to help make North Dakota and America stronger, safer, and more competitive.
Every mile traveled across North Dakota, every conversation with a constituent, and every day spent working on your behalf in Washington has reinforced why I came to Congress: to deliver results for the beautiful, hardworking, commonsense people who call this state home.
In Washington, that focus on practical results translated into real progress. I introduced 14 bills, three of which were signed into law—including the “Once In, Always In” Congressional Review Act, the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, and a CRA to overturn the Biden administration’s land use plan that threatened coal production in our state. Two additional bills I introduced passed the House, and I cosponsored more than 50 others.
Just as important is the day-to-day work of helping North Dakotans navigate Washington. This year, my office completed 543 (and counting!) cases North Dakotans had with the federal government. We helped return more than $500,000 in taxes to North Dakotans. We held eight statewide Fedorchak Forums, office hours in eight communities, and 37 roundtables across the state. Good representation starts with listening.
This year brought important opportunities to put North Dakota on the national stage. Cabinet officials traveled to our state to see firsthand the energy production, agricultural innovation, and natural resources that help power our country. I also had the chance to build bipartisan relationships—even on the softball field—because progress often starts with trust and collaboration. Some of the most meaningful moments came when we welcomed hundreds of veterans to the U.S. Capitol through Honor Flights, thanking them in person for their service and sacrifice.
As we look ahead to 2026, our focus remains the same: living out our team’s mission every day. We measure our work by the Five R’s—Results, Responsiveness, Respect, Resourcefulness, and Resilience—and those principles will continue to guide everything we do.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter that summarizes the highlights of our work for you this past year. I’m deeply honored to serve you in Congress. I look forward to continuing to listen, lead, and deliver for North Dakota in the year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
My Best,
Julie Fedorchak
Member of Congress
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- Led the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, commonsense legislation to responsibly phase out production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over the next five years. This provision was included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act signed into law in July.
- Introduced and passed a resolution to repeal the Biden administration’s burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule that discourages innovation and punishes businesses for reducing emissions. President Trump signed this legislation into law in July. Click here to watch my speech on the House Floor.
- Introduced and passed a resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan for North Dakota, which would have closed leasing on nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage and 44 percent of federally owned fluid mineral acreage in the state. President Trump signed this legislation into law this month. Click here to read my op-ed on why overturning this harmful plan was necessary for North Dakota.
Introduced the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, legislation to enhance North American energy collaboration by streamlining the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets. The bill passed the House in a bipartisan vote and awaits Senate action. Click here to watch my speech on the House Floor.
Introduced the Baseload Reliability Protection Act to prohibit the retirement of reliable baseload generators in regions identified as being at elevated or high risk of blackouts.
Introduced the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act to prevent households from being forced to subsidize transmission projects built to satisfy another state’s green energy goals.
Introduced the High-Capacity Grid Act to modernize America’s transmission system by requiring the use of best-available transmission conductors for new interstate transmission lines and rebuilds.
Passed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to roll back the EV mandate, restore onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing, repeal over $500 billion in funding for radical Green New Deal policies, and boost American mineral development.
Launched an AI & Energy Working Group to bring together legislators and industry leaders to establish a legislative framework to reliably, affordably, and sustainably power the AI revolution.
Introduced H.Res. 290, a resolution that recognizes the urgent and growing threats to the reliability of America’s electric grid and warns that the premature shutdown of reliable baseload power sources—such as coal and natural gas—without dependable replacements is putting the nation at risk of energy shortages, higher costs, and weakened security.
- Welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to North Dakota to discuss marrying North Dakota’s coal industry with the oil and gas sector through the use of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery.
- Cosponsored and voted for H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, to safeguard affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable energy production.
- Cosponsored and passed legislation—now law—to repeal the Biden administration's costly methane emissions tax on petroleum and natural gas producers.
- Voted to lift restrictions on LNG and expand American refining capacity to restore our energy supply and enhance American energy security.
- Passed legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines so we can keep energy reliable, affordable, and made in America.
- Passed the PERMIT Act, a package of reforms to streamline permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and provide clarity for energy producers, farmers, builders, and water utilities.
- Voted for the Power Plant Reliability Act, legislation to prevent the premature closure of power plants and strengthen grid reliability.
- Introduced the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act alongside Senators Hoeven and Cramer to enable greater development of state-owned lands and minerals.
- Communicating with President Trump’s trade team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and USDA has been a top priority. We continually highlighted the tariff challenges North Dakota’s businesses, farmers, and energy producers face.
- Passed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that covered two-thirds of the Farm Bill:
- Updated referenced prices.
- Strengthened crop insurance.
- Increased the Death Tax exemption to help families pass down their operation to young farmers and ranchers.
- Made permanent the 199A small business deduction.
- Expanded flexibility for family farms to reinvest in equipment, inputs, and labor.
- Renewed 100 percent expensing for capital purchases so you can write off the cost of new machinery, infrastructure improvements, or production facilities right away.
- Reformed SNAP, giving states more responsibility over the program they administer.
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- Pushed back on President Trump's plan to import Argentinian beef, urging him to give U.S. producers the first opportunity to meet increasing domestic demand.
- Hosted a roundtable at Black Leg Ranch with cattle ranchers, market experts, and ag leaders to discuss solutions for meeting increased demand for American beef.
- Pushed the administration for a bridge payment program to provide liquidity and certainty for farmers as they enter the next crop year.
- Advocated for expanding agriculture markets like the $10 billion commitment from Taiwan to purchase American ag products between 2025 and 2028.
- Welcomed Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to North Dakota to highlight our state’s diverse farm economy, our leadership on precision ag technology, and the importance of a strong Farm Bill. Visits included a roundtable discussion at North Dakota State University, site visits to the Grand Farm Innovation Campus, and American Crystal Sugar processing plant in Moorhead, Minn.
- Supported the Death Tax Repeal Act to permanently eliminate the death tax, which imposes an unfair and costly tax on the transfer of property, land, and other assets from a deceased family member to heirs of family farms and small businesses.
- Cosponsored legislation to fix federal aid for students from farm families through the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, which would restore exemptions for family farms and small businesses under the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Worked to address the H-2A Visa program.
- Worked to support common sense regulatory reform such as revising the burdensome Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
- Hosted a virtual roundtable with House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and North Dakota ag leaders on key updates about the Farm Bill. We also highlighted the need to strengthen crop insurance, increase reference prices, and significantly increase money for the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD).
- Welcomed more than 400 veterans to our nation's capital through the Honor Flight program.
- Voted for the FY26 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act—now law—to fully fund health care, benefits, and critical programs—investing in mental health care, combatting veteran homelessness, and strengthening oversight and accountability at the VA.
- Passed legislation to rename the Casselton Post Office after Commander Delbert Olson, a proud North Dakotan and a true American hero who answered the call of duty in three major conflicts—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—serving with distinction and ultimately giving his life in defense of freedom. The legislation passed the House this month.
- Visited the Fargo VA Health Center to discuss enhanced scheduling practices, faster claims processing, and deploying innovative tools like the Da Vinci surgical robot to make care easier and more effective for our veterans.
- Joined VA leaders, the North Dakota Honor Guard, veterans' groups, and state and local leaders to commemorate the start of the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery.
- Hosted a veterans-focused Fedorchak Forum in honor of Veterans Day to discuss issues facing North Dakota’s heroes and provide important updates on legislative priorities and casework resources.
- Supported 38 veterans-focused legislation, including:
- H.R. 224 - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
- H.R. 965 - Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
- H.R. 1228 - Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act
- H.R. 981 - VETT Act
- H.R. 586 - Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
- H.R. 1039 - Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
- H.R. 983 - Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 877 - Deliver for Veterans Act
- H.R. 1912 - Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
- H.R. 970 - Fairness for Service members and Their Families Act of 2025
- H. Con. Res. 9 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service*
- H.R. 1364 - ASSIST Act
- H.R. 1823 - VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
- H.R. 2201 - Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act
- H.R. 217 - CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 1286 - Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
- H.R. 1147 - Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
- H.R. 658 - Establishing qualifications for marriage and family therapists in the Veterans Health Administration
- H.R. 1578 - Veterans Claims Education Act
- H.R. 1815 - VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (Signed into law)
- H.R. 1969 - No Wrong Door for Veterans Act
- H.R. 1107 - Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025
- H.R. 1860 - Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
- H.R. 3400 - Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare (TRAVEL) Act of 2025
- H.R. 3767 - HPSP Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R. 3854 - Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act
- H.R. 4446 - Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success (FAST VETS) Act
- H.R. 2034 - Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act
- H.R. 2334 - Service member Residence Protection Act
- H.R. 2721 - Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
- H.R. 3481 - Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 3579 - Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act
- H.R. 3951 - Rural Veteran Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
- H.R. 3494 - VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act
- H.R. 2701 - Fallen Service members Religious Heritage Restoration Act
- H.R. 2102 - Major Richard Star Act
- H.R. 1336 - Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act
- H.Res. 744 - Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"
*Passed House and Senate
- Honored the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country during a Memorial Day ceremony at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.
- Passed key national security provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, including funding for the Golden Dome missile defense system, restocking our munitions, and modernizing our nuclear deterrent.
- Completed briefings with leadership at Minot and Grand Forks Air Force Bases for details on key missions while discussing the future of America’s nuclear deterrence.
- Toured Camp Grafton to discuss the cutting-edge UAS and counter-UAS operations with Adjutant General Mitchell Johnson and his team.
- Completed an in-depth visit to the U.S.-Mexico border with freshman House Republican members to see firsthand the challenges facing border communities and law enforcement as a result of the Biden administration’s disastrous policies.
- Completed a Northern border inspection with Border Patrol leadership at the Grand Forks Sector’s Pembina Station to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen border security while maintaining the safe, lawful, and efficient flow of goods and people across the U.S.–Canada border.
- Voted for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 to fund the Sentinel missile system—critical to Minot Air Force Base and America’s strategic deterrence—invest in modernization efforts, and boost pay for every service member.
- Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 to fully fund nuclear modernization, protect the Sentinel ICBM mission at Minot Air Force Base, expand Space Force investments at Cavalier and Grand Forks, and support military readiness—including $5.2 million for the design of an Army National Guard armory in Jamestown.
- Passed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that provide $150 billion to secure our border—the largest investment in border security in over a generation—and invest in hiring and training border patrol agents and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
- Voted for the Stop Illegal Entry Act to crack down on illegal immigration by imposing tougher penalties on migrants who illegally enter or reenter the United States.
- Voted in favor of several measures to support law enforcement, including:
- Cosponsored and passed into law the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that closes legal loopholes exploited by traffickers to push new, deadly substances into the U.S. and provides law enforcement the tools needed to combat fentanyl trafficking and save lives.
- Passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act to rein in skyrocketing Obamacare premiums and empower patients to make better health care decisions (awaits Senate action). Click here to read my op-ed on why we need to fix the so-called Affordable Care Act.
- Introduced the More Affordable Care Act (MACA) to advance Obamacare reforms that give patients the freedom to shop for coverage, manage their own health care dollars, and lower the cost of premiums.
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- Voted for the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act to help curb the fentanyl crisis and reauthorize programs aimed at preventing, treating, and supporting recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders.
- Advanced a provision in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to establish the landmark $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program—the largest investment in rural health in history.
- Hosted a roundtable with state and industry leaders in Bismarck to discuss the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program and the need for long-term health care reform.
- Passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to reaffirm the sanctity of life and require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection of law and degree of care as any newborn.
- Passed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to end taxpayer funding of big abortion providers including Planned Parenthood, redirecting Medicaid dollars to a vast network of women’s health care providers whose central mission is not abortion.
- Highlighted the importance of honoring every life, supporting women, and strengthening families on the House Floor on the 3-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
- Passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 to protect fair competition and uphold the intent of Title IX—giving women and girls the opportunity to compete on a level playing field and requiring schools that receive federal funds to recognize biological sex in athletics.
- Passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act to swiftly deport illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence.
- Passed and attended the White House bill signing of the Laken Riley Act, legislation to give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the tools it needs to hold illegal immigrants who commit theft and other crimes accountable.
- Passed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to:
- Increase the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 per child.
- Expand Health Savings Accounts.
- Increase access to the Adoption Tax Credit.
- Establish Trump savings accounts for children, with a $1,000 government contribution to those born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028.
- Quadruple the maximum Employer-Provided Childcare Credit and make the paid leave tax credit permanent.
- Encouraged more than 300 students from North Dakota to stand for life in the nation’s capital.
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