Press Releases

  • Bachmann Statement on Breast Cancer Screenings
    Nov 18, 2009  - U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, along with several colleagues, today held a press conference to discuss their concerns with the United States Preventative Services Task Force’s recommendation that women between the ages of 40-49 do not need to engage in routine mammograms. Moreover, the task f... More
  • Social Security Card Center Opening in Minneapolis
    Nov 12, 2009  - If you need a Social Security number or card and live in the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington You must go to the new Social Security Card Center (effective November 16th): 1811 Chicago Avenue, Suite 2 Minneapolis, MN 55404 ... More
  • Honoring Our Veterans
    Nov 11, 2009  - On Veterans Day, we pause to remember the brave American heroes who sacrificed so much to preserve our great nation. Though we celebrate Veterans Day once a year, we reap the benefits of freedom everyday.  America's courageous sons and daughters who have chosen to fight for the freedoms and liberti... More
  • Bachmann Calls on the American People to Bring the Town Hall To Washington
    Nov 2, 2009  - WHAT:            Health Care “House Call” on Washington Press Conference WHO:              Republican Members of Congress                         Actor Jon Voight, Radio Host Mark Levin, and others. WHEN:            Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 12:00-2 WHERE:          West Front of the U.S.... More
  • Bachmann Supports Local Teacher for 2010 Honeywell Space Camp
    Oct 28, 2009  - U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-06), wrote to the United States Space and Rocket Center last week to support the application of local science teacher, Robyn Zalec, for a spot in the Advanced Space Camp for Educators Program. “Robyn Zalec is an example of a person who truly believes one sh... More
  • Kanjorski Promises Bachmann Hearing on Sarbanes-Oxley Act
    Oct 28, 2009  - U.S. Representative Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, today promised U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (MN-06) the first hearing since 2006 on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  The commitment came afte... More
  • Financial Services Passes Bachmann Amendment to the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009
    Oct 27, 2009  - The House Financial Services Committee today passed U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann’s (MN-06) amendment to the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act (H.R. 3818) that would require the SEC to enter into a formal rulemaking process to provide guidance to hedge funds, private equity fi... More
  • Bachmann Joins the ThanksUSA Congressional Advisory Committee
    Oct 26, 2009  - As Veterans Day approaches, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has joined the ThanksUSA Congressional Advisory Committee.  ThanksUSA is a non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United States armed forces by providing need-based college, tech... More
  • Congresswoman Bachmann Helps Celebrate Crime Prevention Month
    Oct 23, 2009  -   October is Crime Prevention Month, when citizens and law enforcement in cities and towns across the United States mobilize to strengthen their communities for crime prevention.   Yesterday, to help celebrate the good work of citizens and law enforcement in the Sixth District of Minnesota, Congres... More
  • House Committee Passes Bachmann Amendment to Prohibit ACORN Involvement in Consumer Advisory Board
    Oct 22, 2009  - The House Financial Services Committee passed two amendments offered by U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-06) as the Committee completed mark-up on a bill to create the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA), an expansive new government bureaucracy with far-reaching powers to make decisi... More