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Congressman Brad Finstad, who represents Minnesota's 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared several updates on social media. The tweets address legislative actions, commemorate historical events, and highlight infrastructure improvements in his district.

On June 6, 2025, Congressman Finstad discussed the impact of sanctuary city policies on public safety. He announced that his legislation, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, had passed on the House Floor. The act aims to "relocate SBA offices out of sanctuary cities to areas that uphold the rule of law" "and can better serve the".

Later that day, Finstad commemorated the 81st anniversary of D-Day with a tribute to World War II veterans. He expressed gratitude for "the heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy" and acknowledged their role in defending freedoms. He emphasized that society should "never forget those who made the ultimate" "sacrifice."

In another post on June 6, Finstad addressed infrastructure concerns in Minnesota's 1st District. He noted that many communities are dealing with road repairs due to last year's flooding and welcomed federal support. He expressed enthusiasm about receiving "@USDOT dollars" to help rebuild essential roads "that our friends and neighbors rely on."

Brad Finstad has served in Congress since replacing Jim Hagedorn in 2022. Prior to this role, he was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009. Born in New Ulm, Minnesota in 1976, Finstad holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota.