Derrick Van Orden

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As a Navy SEAL veteran who has lost friends in both training and combat, and as a paramedic, father, and grandfather, I have a unique understanding of how precious life is and why it should be protected. We must respect and cherish life.

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As Americans, we are the recipients and custodians of two of the most beautifully written and powerful documents that the world has ever seen; the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We must work together to ensure that our rights, as enumerated in these papers are not infringed upon.

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Derrick will work to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented allowing for true competition in healthcare, driving costs down.

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In Congress, Derrick continues to stand with the men and women in blue, supporting legislation that combats crime, strengthens law enforcement, and ensures officers have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe.

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Derrick continues to deliver major wins for Wisconsin farmers in Congress, including passing the Dairy Business Innovation Act to support the development, production, marketing, and distribution of Wisconsin dairy products.

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Without borders, we are, by definition, not a nation. Derrick is working with the Trump Administration to secure our borders, ensure law enforcement and border patrol agents have the resources they need, keep communities safe, and remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from our streets.

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Derrick supports term limits on all legislators, ensuring that being elected to Congress remains an act of public service, not a way to enrich one’s self.

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Derrick knows the people of Wisconsin are the hardest working in the country. That is why he champions legislation like the Working Family Tax Cuts which ensures more of your hard earned money remains where it should be: in your pocket.

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Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and the Third Congressional District is a major producer of dairy and agricultural products. Derrick is committed to working on behalf of farmers and is the first Wisconsin member in more than a decade to serve on the House Agriculture Committee.

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PROTECT WISCONSIN’S WATERData centers must use technology that minimizes their impact on Wisconsin’s water resources. Closed-loop and air-cooled cooling systems should be utilized wherever feasible, and data centers must not pollute or deplete local water supplies.

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USE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTUREWisconsin should prioritize locations with existing infrastructure rather than placing massive facilities in the middle of communities and rural farmland. Existing military bases and other appropriate sites should be considered before developing new sites to address noise pollution.

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PROTECT WISCONSIN FARMLANDProductive Wisconsin farmland will not be paved over for data centers.

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RATEPAYER PROTECTIONData centers will not begin construction until they have signed agreements with local utilities and communities to cover the new energy and grid infrastructure their facilities require, ensuring Wisconsin families are not left paying the bill.

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Our national infrastructure is aging, and Derrick is committed to ensuring that western Wisconsin has access to safe, clean drinking water, well-maintained roads and bridges, and reliable rural broadband.

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Our national infrastructure is aging, and Derrick is committed to ensuring that western Wisconsin has access to safe, clean drinking water, well-maintained roads and bridges, and reliable rural broadband.

In Congress, Derrick has secured millions in funding to provide western Wisconsin with drinking water that is safe from contaminants and has also secured $350 million to transition firefighting foams away from PFAS to safer alternatives.

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Rebuilding our Economy

As a former small business owner, Derrick understands that four years under the Biden-Harris administration have put considerable strain on the finances of Wisconsin families.

Derrick knows the people of Wisconsin are the hardest working in the country. That is why he champions legislation like the Working Family Tax Cuts which ensures more of your hard earned money remains where it should be: in your pocket.

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Leading with Integrity

Derrick has put duty above personal gain his entire life. After 26 years in the Navy, including 21 as a Navy SEAL, he returned to Wisconsin to open a small business and give back to his community. Now, Derrick is bringing that same mindset to Washington, working for every person in his district, regardless of political party, not for the political leaders in D.C.

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Improving Healthcare and Reducing Costs

Derrick will work to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented allowing for true competition in healthcare, driving costs down.

While that work continues in Washington, Derrick is working to ensure that every Wisconsinite has access to high quality, readily available, and actually affordable healthcare. Under Derrick’s leadership, he secured $1 billion annually for BadgerCare, obtained an additional $600,000 in federal funding for new ambulances in underserved areas of the District, and successfully fought for and secured $500 million to strengthen Wisconsin’s rural hospital infrastructure.

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Veterans Issues

Derrick’s Navy service gave him a unique perspective on caring for our veterans. He receives his healthcare through the VA and continues to do so even as a Member of Congress.

As a Corpsman with the Navy SEALs, Derrick saved countless lives on the battlefield and has worked to cut red tape at the VA, making treatment for physical and mental injuries more accessible for veterans.

As Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, Derrick works tirelessly to create pathways for veterans to successfully reintegrate into civilian life through post-secondary education, new employment and training opportunities, support for veteran-owned businesses, and removing barriers to housing.

In Congress, Derrick has demanded accountability from the VA, fought to protect veterans from foreclosure through the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, and worked to enhance GI Bill transparency, ensuring educational benefits are fair for both reserve and enlisted members.

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Safe Communities

While rising crime, illegal immigration, and increased illicit drug use have made our communities less safe, Derrick has been a staunch supporter of law enforcement throughout his life.

He has brought together leaders across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to hear the challenges they face in protecting and serving our communities—leading to his support for legislation that classifies fentanyl as a controlled substance.

In Congress, Derrick continues to stand with the men and women in blue, supporting legislation that combats crime, strengthens law enforcement, and ensures officers have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe.

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Farming and Agriculture

Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and the Third Congressional District is a major producer of dairy and agricultural products. Derrick is committed to working on behalf of farmers and is the first Wisconsin member in more than a decade to serve on the House Agriculture Committee.

Derrick continues to deliver major wins for Wisconsin farmers in Congress, including passing the Dairy Business Innovation Act to support the development, production, marketing, and distribution of Wisconsin dairy products.

He also championed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act which was signed into law by President Trump and ensures children have access to whole milk.

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Border Security

Derrick has staunchly supported President Trump’s border policies and his efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens, including the man who assaulted two women just blocks from his home in Prairie du Chien.

Without borders, we are, by definition, not a nation. Derrick is working with the Trump Administration to secure our borders, ensure law enforcement and border patrol agents have the resources they need, keep communities safe, and remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from our streets.

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Term Limits

Derrick supports term limits on all legislators, ensuring that being elected to Congress remains an act of public service, not a way to enrich one’s self.

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Data Centers

LOCAL CONTROL, LOCAL BUY-IN Wisconsin families and local communities must have the final say over what gets built in their communities. Data center development should not be imposed on communities without local input or consent.

PROTECT WISCONSIN FARMLAND Productive Wisconsin farmland will not be paved over for data centers.

RATEPAYER PROTECTION Data centers will not begin construction until they have signed agreements with local utilities and communities to cover the new energy and grid infrastructure their facilities require, ensuring Wisconsin families are not left paying the bill.

PROTECT WISCONSIN’S WATER Data centers must use technology that minimizes their impact on Wisconsin’s water resources. Closed-loop and air-cooled cooling systems should be utilized wherever feasible, and data centers must not pollute or deplete local water supplies.

USE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Wisconsin should prioritize locations with existing infrastructure rather than placing massive facilities in the middle of communities and rural farmland. Existing military bases and other appropriate sites should be considered before developing new sites to address noise pollution.

PROTECT WISCONSIN FARMLANDProductive Wisconsin farmland will not be paved over for data centers.

RATEPAYER PROTECTIONData centers will not begin construction until they have signed agreements with local utilities and communities to cover the new energy and grid infrastructure their facilities require, ensuring Wisconsin families are not left paying the bill.

PROTECT WISCONSIN’S WATERData centers must use technology that minimizes their impact on Wisconsin’s water resources. Closed-loop and air-cooled cooling systems should be utilized wherever feasible, and data centers must not pollute or deplete local water supplies.

LOCAL CONTROL, LOCAL BUY-INWisconsin families and local communities must have the final say over what gets built in their communities. Data center development should not be imposed on communities without local input or consent.

USE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTUREWisconsin should prioritize locations with existing infrastructure rather than placing massive facilities in the middle of communities and rural farmland. Existing military bases and other appropriate sites should be considered before developing new sites to address noise pollution.