Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Spartz Introduces Bill to Rename Muncie Post Office in Honor of Corporal Blake Reynolds
Introduced bill to rename Muncie post office in honor of fallen sheriff's corporal.
“Blake lived as a hero through selfless service, offering his life day by day to the people he was called to protect.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Spartz Introduces Combat Veterans Retirement Restoration Act
Introduced bill allowing combat-disabled veterans to receive both retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
“Combat veterans forced to medically retire because of their injuries should not lose retirement benefits simply because they could not reach 20 years of service.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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AHEAD OF STATE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, SPARTZ SEEKS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR IEDC AND LEAP
Sent letter seeking accountability for Indiana Economic Development Corporation and LEAP oversight.
“Indiana taxpayers deserve to know what happened, why our existing audit and oversight mechanisms failed to identify these serious problems, whether any wrongdoing occurred, and whether anyone should be held accountable.”
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Spartz Requests Federal Review of LEAP Water Project Financing and Environmental Oversight
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General (EPA OIG) conduct an independent review of federal oversight and Drinking…
“Economic development is important, but it must be done responsibly and transparently.”
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Spartz Seeks Independent Federal Review of Indiana Data Centers and LEAP
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting an independent federal review of the rapidly expanding LEAP Research…
“For two years, I have been raising concerns about the massive energy and infrastructure demands of data centers, as well as the significant water demands of the LEAP district.”
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Spartz Asks VA for Transparency on $2 Billion Investment in Indiana
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Veteran Health Indiana Director Mike Hershman seeking greater transparency on roughly $2 billion in funding advanced by the U.S.…
“After meeting with veterans across my district, it is clear that we still have significant work to do to improve access and quality of care, particularly in mental health.”
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Spartz Urges President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana following devastating flooding across her district.
“I am grateful to President Trump for acting quickly on Indiana’s emergency declaration after we spoke last week. After seeing the damage firsthand, it is clear that additional federal assistance will be needed. Some of the hardest-hit areas are among the poorest communities in our state, and many families simply do not…”
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Spartz: Federal Emergency Assistance Approved for Indiana by President Trump
Today, Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05) announced that President Donald Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration for Indiana following historic flooding and severe weather affecting communities across the state.
“I am very grateful to President Trump for acting quickly to support Hoosiers affected by this devastating flooding. I spoke directly with the President today about the situation on the ground, and I appreciate his swift response.”
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SPARTZ ANNOUNCES LONG-OVERDUE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR INDIANA RANGERS
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (IN-05) announced that Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana Army National Guard - the legendary “Indiana Rangers”- will receive the Presidential Unit Citation for their extraordinary…
“It has been a tremendous honor to help recognize these incredible Hoosier heroes.”
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Spartz Calls for Real Price Transparency, Not Another Washington Messaging Exercise
Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) called on House leadership to strengthen pending health care price transparency legislation before it reaches the House floor, urging Congress to deliver reforms that empower patients instead of…
“Americans deserve real price transparency - not another Washington messaging exercise.”
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Spartz Calls on Senate to Lower Costs for Farmers and Consumers - Not Protect Big Ag
Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) sent a letter to the Senate Agriculture Committee urging senators to include her bipartisan Farm Bill affordability amendment in the final legislation.
“American farmers are being crushed by rising input costs while families continue to pay more at the grocery store.”