Brad Finstad
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Finstad has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Finstad is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Finstad votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Finstad votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Finstad votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Finstad votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules Finstad votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Finstad votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 59 of these Yes and No votes.
Finstad did not vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
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
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
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 requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Online ads
From a secondary sourceThese are records from public ad libraries, for advertisers tied to this member. We show an ad only after we save our own copy of it.
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.
We have not saved our own copy of these 17 ads yet, so this page shows none of them. Cause: Google’s data file carries no words, picture or video of the ad.
Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Finstad's campaign reports receiving $2,030,569.31 and reports spending $808,055.36, as of July 22, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H2MN01223as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2MN01223as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $2,030,569.31 | $1,975,242.85 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $808,055.36 | $1,914,098.15 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $1,283,923.18 | $61,409.23 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H2MN01223as of July 22, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2MN01223as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $681,946.87 | $739,804.61 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $147,426.63 | $171,279.50 |
| Other political committees | $966,406.67 | $896,584.00 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- FINSTAD FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00807743
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Where this comes from
We saved our own copy of each official House vote file listed here before writing this page. A code beside a file is its fingerprint, a short code that changes if the file's contents change.
