Brad Finstad
Republican Representative, District 1, Minnesota
26 bills232 cosponsored$2.0M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Agriculture Education and an emphasis in Rural Leadership Development” source
Career
Public service
Family
- “He and his wife, Jackie, met on the school bus in second grade and they are now the proud parents of seven children.” source
Also stated
- “Brad and Jackie now operate an agriculture business in New Ulm while working alongside extended family to run their generational family farm.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10260sponsor
Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10166cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act to require social media influencers to submit registration statements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10151cosponsor
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to adjust the limits for technical assistance, grants for small systems, and the authorization of appropriations for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10114cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10085cosponsor
Lifelong Learning Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10021sponsor
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9618cosponsor
DEF Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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HR 9588cosponsor
To require certain State officials to report fraud involving Federal funds, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9576sponsor
To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9194cosponsor
To clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9055sponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 9025sponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1320cosponsor
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1310sponsor
Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1315cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8881sponsor
SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
HR 8848sponsor
To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the National Guard Relief Foundation in the definition of "military welfare society" in certain laws administered by the Secretaries of the military departments.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1261sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Voting Record
510 yea137 nay7 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Brad FinstadRepublican· this member$2.0M raised
- Alex EatonDemocratic-farmer-labor—
- Jacob JohnsonDemocratic-farmer-labor—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $147KLarge individual $682KPACs $966K
Spent $808KCash $1.3M
2024 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $171KLarge individual $740KPACs $897K
Spent $1.9MCash $61K
2022 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $96KLarge individual $726KPACs $619K
Spent $1.5MCash $265
Top Contributors
ANNO.AI$21K
MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC$21K
CHRISTENSEN FARMS$15K
MR PAVING$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K
KING CAPITAL$14K
ULINE$14K
INKIT$14K
STARKEY$14K
BURWELL ENTERPRISES$13K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
House Committee on Armed Services
- Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
House Committee on Small Business
- Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations
- Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10260: Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10151: To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to adjust the limits for technical assistance, grants for small systems, and the authorization of appropriations for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10166: To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act to require social media influencers to submit registration statements, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10114: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building".
cosponsor2026-08-17
legislation
HR 10085: Lifelong Learning Act
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HR 10021: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.
sponsor2026-08-03
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12022-08-12, 2023-01-03Republican
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