Julie Fedorchak

Fedorchak launches statewide Trump Accounts Sign-up Series to empower parents and invest in the next generation of North Dakotans

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak supports Trump Accounts as a pro-family, pro-growth savings policy and is organizing sign-up events to help North Dakota families access the accounts, which provide a $1,000 government-funded seed contribution to children born between 2025 and 2028.

Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) is launching a series of Trump Account Sign Up events to help families take advantage of these tax-deferred savings accounts designed to give the next generation of North Dakotans a strong financial foundation from day one. Every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, will receive a one-time $1,000 government-funded seed contribution. “Trump Accounts are a pro-family, pro-growth policy that gives every newborn a real financial head start,” Fedorchak said. “The Working Families Tax Cuts made these accounts a reality. I’m excited to help North Dakota families understand how to use them to invest early, grow savings over time, and open doors of opportunity for the next generation.” Image

Fedorchak hosts roundtable following House passage of Farm Bill

Bismarck, N.D. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) convened a roundtable to discuss the recent House passage of the Farm Bill and its impact on the state’s agriculture economy. The event brought together representatives from key farm organizations and local producers to share perspectives on the legislation and outline priorities as the bill moves to the Senate. “We had a great discussion on what a five-year Farm Bill means for North Dakota farmers and ranchers,” Fedorchak said. “This legislation strengthens the tools our producers rely on while reinforcing the pro-growth policies we’ve already delivered. Hearing directly from producers is critical as we continue advancing policies that support their success and provide certainty. North Dakota producers help feed and fuel the world, and their input is essential as we work to get a final Farm Bill across the finish line.” During the roundtable, Fedorchak highlighted key policies secured in the House-passed bill, including strengthened crop insurance and reference prices, expanded access to credit, and improvements to conservation and rural development programs. The legislation builds on provisions enacted in the Working Families Tax Cuts, codifying and expanding those gains for farmers and ranchers. Fedorchak also provided an update on year-round E15, a priority she has helped lead in Congress as Co-Chair of the Biofuels Caucus. She worked alongside fellow agriculture-state members to secure a commitment from leadership for a standalone vote on the legislation she helped craft. That vote will be May 13. In addition to the Farm Bill, participants talked about growing opportunities in animal agriculture and emphasized the importance of increasing domestic markets for commodities like year-round E15. Other topics included the need to decrease input costs and help young producers get started. They also expressed support for Fedorchak’s amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing storage facility loans for on-farm fertilizer storage—an idea brought to her directly by a North Dakota farmer. Producers noted the proposal could significantly reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. The Farm Bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support and cleared the House floor by a bipartisan vote of 224-200—marking the first time the House has passed a full five-year Farm Bill since 2018. The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

Fedorchak welcomes EPA guidance providing certainty for North Dakota energy producers

Position: Fedorchak welcomes EPA guidance that allows oil and natural gas producers to continue limited routine flaring at new wells beyond the May 7, 2026 deadline, characterizing the clarification as providing necessary certainty and preventing production shutdowns in North Dakota.

Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that oil and natural gas producers may continue limited routine flaring at new wells in certain circumstances beyond the May 7, 2026, phaseout deadline. The clarification comes just days after Fedorchak raised concerns directly with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin during an Energy and Commerce Committee hearing about the impact of the rule on North Dakota producers. “This is exactly the kind of clarity North Dakota producers needed. Without action, up to 40,000 barrels a day could have been shut in across our state,” Fedorchak said. “Thank you to Administrator Zeldin for stepping in to correct unworkable regulations from the previous administration with a more practical, commonsense approach. This guidance provides certainty for operators facing circumstances beyond their control and ensures we can keep producing the reliable, affordable energy Americans depend on.” Image

Fedorchak helps advance Farm Bill, deliver certainty for North Dakota producers

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak voted in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which strengthens the farm safety net through commodity programs, crop insurance, conservation initiatives, and producer financing tools. She secured passage of an amendment directing USDA to study on-farm fertilizer storage loans.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, comprehensive legislation to strengthen the farm safety net, expand access to credit, and deliver long-term certainty for North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers. The bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support and cleared the House floor by a vote of 224-200—marking the first time the House has passed a full five-year Farm Bill since 2018. “Getting a full five-year Farm Bill passed in the House for the first time since 2018 is a major win for agriculture and for North Dakota,” Fedorchak said. “Our producers need certainty, not short-term extensions, and this bill delivers. It strengthens the farm safety net, locks in key improvements we’ve fought for, and gives farmers and ranchers the tools they need to manage risk, invest in their operations, and plan for the future. I was proud to help get this across the finish line.” The bill builds on key improvements secured in last year’s Working Families Tax Cuts by locking in higher reference prices and strengthening crop insurance—core tools producers rely on to manage risk in an uncertain environment. The legislation also reinforces voluntary, locally led conservation efforts and working lands program, and strengthens tools that help producers access financing amid rising borrowing costs. These were both top priorities for rural communities across North Dakota. Fedorchak successfully secured passage of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing storage facility loans to producers for on-farm fertilizer storage. The proposal was inspired by a North Dakota farmer who shared the idea directly with Fedorchak during a meeting in her Washington, D.C. office. “This is exactly how representative government should work,” Fedorchak added. “A North Dakota producer brought forward a practical idea to improve operations and manage input costs, and now it’s included in the Farm Bill. Giving farmers more flexibility to store fertilizer when prices are low can make a real difference on the bottom line.” Fedorchak also played a leading role in advocating for year-round access to E15. While that provision was not included in the final package, she joined fellow agriculture-state members in negotiating a deal with Speaker Mike Johnson to secure a standalone vote on the legislation she helped craft on May 13, 2026. Title-by-Title Background: Title I – Commodities Strengthens the farm safety net through ARC/PLC programs, marketing loans, and disaster assistance. Builds on prior wins by maintaining higher reference prices and expanding flexibility for producers. Title II – Conservation Supports voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs like EQIP and CSP, improves program delivery, and reauthorizes CRP while promoting precision agriculture. Title III – Trade Expands market access for U.S. agriculture, reduces bureaucratic barriers, and strengthens export promotion programs to support producers and address global food needs. Title IV – Nutrition Improves access to nutrition programs, strengthens accountability, and advances reforms that better connect agriculture with food assistance programs. Title V – Credit Enhances access to capital for producers, with a focus on beginning and young farmers, and strengthens rural lending tools amid higher interest rates. Title VI – Rural Development Invests in broadband, water infrastructure, health care access, and workforce development to support strong rural communities. Title VII – Research, Extension, and Related Matters Supports agricultural innovation through research funding, land-grant institutions, and advancements in automation and specialty crops. Title VIII – Forestry Promotes active forest management, reduces wildfire risk, and supports rural economies through forest product markets. Title IX – Energy Expands access to energy efficiency programs and supports growth in biofuels and bioproducts, including infrastructure for higher fuel blends. Title X – Horticulture and Regulatory Reform Supports specialty crops, organic production, and delivers regulatory reforms to reduce burdens on producers. Title XI – Crop Insurance Strengthens crop insurance as a core risk management tool and expands access for underserved crops. Title XII – Miscellaneous Addresses livestock health, foreign animal disease preparedness, and support for beginning farmers, along with other key provisions. Issues: Agriculture

Fedorchak presses for fair cost allocation, highlights grid solutions at Energy Subcommittee hearing

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak advocates for cost allocation principles in grid infrastructure, arguing that entities driving demand for new energy infrastructure should bear the associated costs rather than shifting them to ratepayers. She highlights two bills—the FAIR Act and the High-Capacity Grid Act—as mechanisms to meet electricity demand while protecting consumers from unwarranted cost burdens.

Washington, D.C. — At today’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled, “AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers,” Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) emphasized a clear principle: those who drive the need for new energy infrastructure should pay for it. Americans should not be burdened with costs from energy infrastructure they do not cause, both from state policy decisions orcommercial loads. During her questioning, Fedorchak highlighted two of her bills under consideration—H.R. 6336, the Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates (FAIR) Act, and H.R. 6633, the High-Capacity Grid Act—as solutions to ensure the nation can meet growing electricity demand without unfairly shifting costs onto ratepayers. Image

Fedorchak questions EPA Administrator Zeldin on further advancing deregulation agenda to support North Dakota energy production

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak supports deregulation of EPA rules affecting energy production, particularly methane regulations and New Source Review permitting, arguing that streamlined environmental rules will support North Dakota energy workers and grid reliability while reducing emissions through modernization.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during a hearing titled, “The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection Agency Budget.” Fedorchak highlighted her January 2025 letter to the Trump administration, detailing 20 federal rules that drove up costs, threatened grid reliability, and put North Dakota energy workers at a disadvantage. Today, 17 of those regulations—many of which fall under EPA jurisdiction—have been fully repealed, withdrawn, vacated by courts, or are actively being rolled back. In her questioning, Fedorchak secured clarity for North Dakota producers regarding the Biden-era methane rule—one of the rules she outlined in the January 2025 letter—set to take effect in the coming days. After raising concerns that the rule could force operators to shut in up to 40,000 barrels of oil per day, Administrator Zeldin confirmed that EPA is preparing guidance—expected to be released before the May 7, 2026, compliance deadline—that will fully address these concerns. Zeldin emphasized the agency is “extremely confident” the forthcoming guidance will assist producers in interpreting and complying with the rule, providing reassurance that immediate production shut-ins should not be necessary. Fedorchak also asked Zeldin about the New Source Review program, emphasizing that current rules discourage modernization. She highlighted the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, legislation she is leading alongside Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and asked how streamlining the process could unlock investment and reduce emissions. Image

Fedorchak votes to unlock geothermal energy, streamline permitting

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak voted in favor of H.R. 5587, which streamlines federal permitting for geothermal energy projects on federally owned lands by reducing duplicative reviews and recognizing state oversight authority.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, legislation to expand access to geothermal energy projects located on federally owned lands by streamlining permitting and reducing unnecessary barriers. “Geothermal energy is part of a robust energy mix, but federal red tape has slowed its development,” Fedorchak said. “This bill takes a practical step to speed up responsible energy production by recognizing the role of state oversight and cutting duplicative federal reviews. I was pleased to see it passed today with a bipartisan vote and hope the Senate acts soon.” The HEATS Act allows geothermal projects on non-federal surface lands to move forward without a federal drilling permit when the federal government holds less than a 50 percent interest in the subsurface estate and a state permit is in place. The bill also removes certain duplicative federal review requirements, including unnecessary delays under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA), while preserving federal royalty collection and oversight. The legislation passed the House in a bipartisan 231-186 vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration. ###

Fedorchak advances Clean Air Act reform to address wildfire emissions

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak supports the FIRE Act, which reforms the Clean Air Act's treatment of wildfire and prescribed burn emissions by allowing states to exclude these emissions from air quality compliance calculations and establishing clearer EPA review processes.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) this week voted in favor of H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act. The legislation will update the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) treatment of wildfire and prescribed burn emissions to provide greater certainty for states and communities managing air quality. “Federal policy today punishes states for emissions they don’t control and even for the steps they take to prevent wildfires. Counting prescribed burns the same as factory emissions is a clear policy failure that puts communities, producers, and local economies at a disadvantage,” Fedorchak said. “The FIRE Act brings consistency back to EPA’s exceptional events process, gives states a clearer path to compliance, and focuses air quality standards on emissions we can actually manage. That’s a more practical approach to protecting public health, supporting our producers and manufacturers, and reducing wildfire risk.” Under current law, states may petition the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to exclude emissions from “exceptional events,” like naturally occurring wildfires, when complying with permitting requirements under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA’s review process has become increasingly restrictive and inconsistent, with unclear criteria and delays that can push states into nonattainment and trigger additional regulatory burdens. At the same time, emissions from prescribed burns used for wildfire mitigation are not eligible for this treatment and are instead counted the same as industrial emissions, creating a gap in how wildfire-related emissions are handled and disincentivizing proper wildfire mitigation practices. The FIRE Act updates Section 319(b) of the Clean Air Act to clarify how emissions from wildfires, prescribed burns, and other exceptional events are treated in federal air quality reviews. It aligns the treatment of fire mitigation-related emissions with those outside a state’s control, strengthens coordination with EPA, and establishes a more timely and transparent process for exceptional event determinations. The bill provides greater certainty for state air quality planning while maintaining existing environmental protections. ###

Fedorchak, colleagues unveil national data privacy legislative framework

Position: Congresswoman Fedorchak supports the SECURE Data Act, a comprehensive national data privacy framework that establishes consumer rights to access, delete, and transfer personal data, requires explicit consent for sensitive data use, and creates consistent federal standards across states.

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Data Privacy Working Group, today helped unveil the SECURE Data Act. The comprehensive framework will protect Americans’ personal data, strengthen consumer rights, and set clear rules for companies in the digital economy. The legislation is part of a coordinated, joint-committee effort alongside the House Financial Services Committee’s GUARD Financial Data Act, which focuses on protecting Americans’ sensitive financial information. “Americans are tired of their personal information being manipulated and abused online, and they’re looking to their elected representatives to act. Every day, personal data is collected, shared, and sold—often without clear understanding of where it goes or how it’s used. After months of gathering input from stakeholders across industry, consumer groups, and policy experts, and working to build consensus, we’re proud to unveil a comprehensive national data privacy framework,” Fedorchak said. “This legislation puts Americans back in control of their own information—establishing clear rights to access, delete, and limit how personal data is used, while strengthening protections for children online. It also creates a consistent standard, so families and small businesses aren’t navigating a confusing patchwork of state laws. I’m grateful to Chairman Brett Guthrie and Rep. John Joyce for their leadership and commitment to advancing this effort.” The SECURE Data Act marks a major step forward in establishing a durable, nationwide privacy and data security standard, building on frameworks already adopted by the majority of states while creating consistency across state lines. It gives consumers rights over their personal information and sets enforceable obligations for companies, with oversight from the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. “The Energy and Commerce Data Privacy Working Group was created to reset the discussion on comprehensive data privacy, taking wide ranging input from stakeholders and crafting a consensus bill that protects the privacy and security of Americans’ personal data. The SECURE Data Act is the result. This bill establishes clear, enforceable protections so that Americans remain in charge of their own data and companies are held accountable for its safe keeping. We look forward to working with our colleagues to build support for this bill and advance data privacy protections fit for our 21st century economy,” said House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Leader of the Energy and Commerce Data Privacy Working Group Rep. John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) Under the legislation, Americans will have the right to access, delete, and transfer their personal data from large data brokers, and to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales. The bill also requires explicit consent for the use of sensitive data. Companies will be required to limit data collection to what is necessary, clearly disclose how data is shared—including with foreign adversaries—and implement strong security practices. Data brokers will face new transparency requirements, including registration with the FTC and inclusion in a public, searchable registry so consumers can better understand and control how their data is used. The bill also strengthens America’s position in the global digital economy by supporting secure cross-border data flows and addressing risks posed by foreign data practices, including restrictions and adversarial access to sensitive information. Background on the SECURE Data Act: A National Privacy and Data Security Standard: Establishes a national privacy and data security standard to protect the personal data of all Americans and their families. Builds on the proven framework adopted by the overwhelming majority of states that have enacted comprehensive privacy and data security laws. Establishes new rights for consumers and obligations for companies—enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys-general. Consumer Privacy Rights: Consumers will have the right to: Know their data is being collected and used. Access a copy of their personal data, including in a portable format. Delete their personal data. Opt-out of targeted advertising, sales of personal data, and certain automated decisions.