US EditionCongressman Derrick Van Orden Works on Legislation to Withhold Eau Claire Federal Funding
The bill aims to cut federal funds to organizations with employees who endorse political violence, following social media reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination, Rep. Van Orden said.
- On September 16, 2025, Congressman Derrick Van Orden proposed a bill that would block federal funds from organizations employing people who endorse or glorify acts of political violence and domestic terror.
- This legislation was introduced in response to posts by Eau Claire city council members that appeared to celebrate the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA.
- Van Orden warned that federal funding could be cut off from Eau Claire and other communities unless the individuals involved resign or are removed, while city leaders resisted the move, emphasizing protections under the First Amendment.
- Van Orden emphasized that acts and language promoting political violence are unacceptable in the United States and affirmed that funding for hate-driven activities will end, with those responsible held accountable.
- Legal experts warn the bill leaves interpretation of 'condoning political violence' to authorities, raising concerns over free speech and the potential misuse of federal funding restrictions.
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Van Orden threatens to cut federal funding to Eau Claire over Charlie Kirk statements
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden is proposing new legislation following the death of Charlie Kirk. The bill would prohibit federal funding for entities that employ people who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. Van Orden said, in part, "Political violence and politically violent rhetoric have no place in the country. Those celebrating or condoning the death of American citizens w…
Rep. Van Orden introduces bill that would bar federal funding from entities with employees who condone political violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKOW) -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) called for entities that employ people who have condoned political violence and domestic terrorism to be prohibited from receiving federal funding.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces legislation to prohibit federal funds for entities employing individuals condoning political violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation that prohibits federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. The introduction of this legislation comes after multiple accounts of individuals making...
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