Brad Finstad
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The saved record holds 197 recorded votes by Brad Finstad, from 2022 to 2026.
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117th Congress, 2021 and 2022
39 Yes · 12 No · 1 Did not vote on 52 laws of this Congress. 3 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
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What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 9 laws and 2 executive orders.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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16 excerpts
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027September 1, 2026
Finstad Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Costly Shutdown - United States Congressman Brad Finstad
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding with a continuing resolution (CR) through December 11, 2026:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActApril 9, 2026
“The U.S. House of Representatives passed, and President Trump signed into law, H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts, historic legislation that unleashes economic growth for southern Minnesota families, farmers, and small businesses.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 5, 2026
“Finstad continued, “The Working Families Tax Cuts (H.R. 1) made the most significant investment in the farm safety net since the 2002 Farm Bill, boosted conservation funding, doubled funding for trade and market access programs, and made crop insurance – farmers’ number one risk management tool – more affordable. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act builds on these successes.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
“This federal funding was awarded as a part of H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which included a Community Project Funding request submitted by Congressman Finstad. Senators Klobuchar and Smith both voted against the legislation.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
“This federal funding was awarded as a part of H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which included a Community Project Funding request submitted by Congressman Finstad on behalf of the City of Mankato. Senators Klobuchar and Smith both voted against the legislation.”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 14, 2026
“This federal funding is awarded as a part of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which included 11 Community Project Funding requests submitted by Congressman Finstad.”
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- Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025December 14, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee, celebrated passage of S.222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act:”
- Epstein Files Transparency ActNovember 17, 2025
Finstad Votes for Transparency on Epstein Files - United States Congressman Brad Finstad
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after voting yes on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation that would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents and records in the Department of Justice’s possession related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 8, 2025
Finstad Leads Charge to Hold Minnesota Accountable on SNAP - United States Congressman Brad Finstad
“Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, led his colleagues in sending a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, raising serious concerns about the state’s administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), considering historic reforms signed into law earlier this year as part of the budget reconciliation package (H.R. 1).”
- Restoring American Airspace SovereigntyJuly 27, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced his introduction of the Protecting America’s Airspace from Unauthorized Drone Activity Act, legislation that would codify President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty.”
- Unleashing American Drone DominanceJuly 27, 2025
“Additionally, Congressman Finstad joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) in introducing the Local Innovation for Flight Technologies (LIFT) Act, legislation which would codify portions of President Trump’s Executive Order on Unleashing American Drone Dominance.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025July 17, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025, with Congressman Finstad’s support:”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 2, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued a statement after final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 21, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 10, 2025
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, legislation that extends government funding through the end of the fiscal year:”
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“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today’s passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, legislation that extends government funding through the end of the fiscal year:”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $20,001,954 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital | Public Law 119-37 | Gundersen St. Elizabeth's HospitalRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MN | $1,601,954 |
| City of Spring Grove | Public Law 119-37 | Spring Grove, MN, Fire StationRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MN | $1,500,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Bloomi Water Infrast ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Butter Wastewater Tr Facility RepaEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,050,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Pine I Wastewater Tr FacilityEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Roches Sanitary Sewe ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MN City of Trimon InfrastructurEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Dennis InfrastructurProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Eagle Treatment Imp ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,050,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Manche Watermain Rep ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,750,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Nerstr InfrastructurEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Okaben Distribution ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MN City of Pember DistributionEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $800,000 |
| City of Mankato | Public Law 119-75 | Mankato Regional Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Construction (MKT)Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | MN | $3,500,000 |
| MN | Public Law 119-75 | Interchanges on U.S. Highway 14 at CSAH 3 and CSAH 5Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MN | $2,000,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
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FINSTAD, BRAD Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC candidate number H2MN01223 for this advertiser, and that number belongs to this member.
The library lists 15 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
Finstad for Congress Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00807743 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 2 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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