I will always be proud of my son’s accomplishments. He was the most severely wounded Airman and the fastest to recover and be discharged from WRAMC. He never quit or complained about his sacrifice to our country. His heart has always been in the right place. Brian was so determined to get a wall built after congress wanted nothing to do with it, he decided to take it on his own. We talked about the fund raiser to support the wall and I actually didn’t think it was possible. Boy was I wrong.
Im thankful of the many people that donated and were part of this historic endeavor. I’m also grateful for everyone that has continue to stand with my son.
Thank you, Brian! You should be proud! Your son is an inspiration to so many because he never stops fighting despite what he lost. I've covered and worked with him for over a decade. I'll always have his back! Proud & honored to be on Team Kolfage!
Congressman Kelly Armstrong serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress. He also serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Congressman Armstrong serves as the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has wide jurisdiction over critical issues including healthcare, telecommunications, technology, consumer safety, environment, food and drug safety, energy, and interstate and foreign commerce. Established in 1795, the committee is the oldest continuous standing committee in the House of Representatives.
Congressman Armstrong currently serves on three subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee:
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
To visit the Energy and Commerce Committee's website, click here.
House Judiciary Committee
Congressman Armstrong serves on the House Judiciary Committee, which has wide jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies.
Congressman Armstrong currently serves on the following subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee:
Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
To visit the Judiciary Committee’s website, click here.
House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Congressman Armstrong also serves on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The subcommittee investigates matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of information on U.S. citizens by the Federal Government and seeks to defend Americans' civil liberties.
To visit the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government’s website, click here.
Caucuses
Congressman Armstrong is a member of several bipartisan congressional caucuses, which are voluntary groups created by House members to pursue common legislative objectives. Caucuses often promote and educate other House members about the particular topic on which the caucus was formed. To view a full list of congressional caucuses, please visit the House Administration Committee’s website here.
Friends of Norway Caucus - Co-Chair
The bipartisan Friends of Norway Caucus works to strengthen the relationship and open dialogue between the United States and Norway on a variety of issues that have both bilateral and global impacts. More than 30 percent of North Dakotans, nearly 200,000 people, have Norwegian ancestry, more than any other state per capita. Only California, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are home to more Norwegian Americans than North Dakota. Congressman Armstrong is a co-chair of this caucus.
Air Force Caucus
The bipartisan Air Force Caucus highlights the critical importance of the United States Air Force in keeping Americans safe at home and abroad. Air Force Caucus members hold meetings, briefings, and other events detailing the successes of the Air Force enterprise and the challenges our country’s airmen face while operating in the complex warfighting domains of air, space and cyberspace.
Northern Border Caucus
The Northern Border Caucus is for members who represent districts (or states) that are on or near the U.S.-Canadian border. The bipartisan caucus focuses on policy concerns affecting the economic, cultural, and political partnership between the two countries.
Northern Border Security Caucus
The Northern Border Security Caucus is for members who are concerned about the increased human and drug trafficking, along with the decrease in Border Patrol agents and lack of security, along the U.S.-Canada border.
National Guard and Reserve Caucus
The National Guard and Reserve Caucus pursues legislative and policy initiatives that ensure the National Guard and Reserve components have strong representation on policy, procurement, force structure and utilization within the Department of Defense. The caucus is also committed to improving employment and education opportunities for National Guard and Reserve personnel returning from overseas deployments.
Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus
The Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus creates a venue for elected officials like myself to better understand the important role that cooperatives play in the development of our national and international economy. The bipartisan caucus facilitates briefings to promote greater awareness and understanding of cooperative business issues. The caucus is also a forum for members of Congress to share best practices and work to improve the effectiveness of policy to benefit and promote the cooperative business model nationally and internationally.
Congressional Western Caucus
The Congressional Western Caucus is a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 members of Congress from 35 different states and territories who advocate for rural, western, and resource-based communities.
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
One of the largest, most active caucuses in Congress is dedicated to general aviation. The purpose of the caucus is to inform members of Congress and their staff about the importance of general aviation to our economy and transportation system. The General Aviation Caucus is open to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate regardless of party affiliation and committee assignments.
Congressional Postal Caucus
The caucus allows for a productive exchange of information and insight among members and will make sure that Congress is well-equipped to provide successful, permanent solutions to the Postal Service’s current and future issues.
Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus
The Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus's mission is to bring greater oversight to federal prisons and address the systemic issues within the BOP system.
American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus
This bipartisan caucus's mission is to promote and strengthen the vital economic and security bond between the United States and Canada.
Could he be treated via telemed by outside medical practitioners? via phone calls or emails? Have several orthomolecular medicine / independent practitioners that might be very helpful .... just signed up for the Gold Care network by Dr. Simone Gold ... could find someone local Minnosota.
Actually Dr. Scott Jensen who was a vocal State Senator in 2020 ..ran unsuccessfully for Governor in Minnesota.... a doctor .... there has to be someone to help. https://drscottjensen.com/ has several lawsuits in progress I believe.
Someone has to know someone who can help.
Can items that he needs be mailed to him directly?
Thank you for this new information.
Are there lists of emails / contacts from GoFundMe still available for the $25 million? ..... or was all of that kept by GoFundMe ......... often thought could easily contact a fraction of those who gave and get the amount in question by the government that they didn't like how it was spent .... get donors who had given those amounts ......... to formally sign off that their gifts were completely to be used at the sole discretion of Brian Kolfage.
what about email lists from Brian Kolfage directly regarding updates to the projects?
Printing out your article.
I just saw this ............. when looking for which Congressmen and women are on the Committees that oversea Federal Prisions.
a July 2024 new law.... establishes an ombudsman office ........
excerpt "Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the oversight bill in 2022 while leading an investigation of the Bureau of Prisons as chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s subcommittee on investigations.
Ossoff and the bill’s two other sponsors, Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., launched the Senate Bipartisan Prison Policy Working Group in February 2022 amid turmoil at the Bureau of Prisons, much of it uncovered by AP reporting. Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., and Lucy McBath, D-Ga., backed the House version of the bill.
“The human rights crisis behind bars in the United States is a stain on America’s conscience,” Ossoff said in a statement thanking the bill’s other sponsors. “The United States Congress will no longer tolerate the ongoing and widespread abuse of those who are in Federal Bureau of Prisons’ custody.”
Under the legislation, an independent federal prison ombudsman would collect complaints via a secure hotline and online form and then investigate and report to the attorney general and Congress dangerous conditions affecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of inmates and staff.
Along with inspecting prison facilities, the legislation requires the Justice Department’s inspector general to report any findings and recommendations to Congress and the public. The Bureau of Prisons would then need to respond with a corrective action plan within 60 days."
I will always be proud of my son’s accomplishments. He was the most severely wounded Airman and the fastest to recover and be discharged from WRAMC. He never quit or complained about his sacrifice to our country. His heart has always been in the right place. Brian was so determined to get a wall built after congress wanted nothing to do with it, he decided to take it on his own. We talked about the fund raiser to support the wall and I actually didn’t think it was possible. Boy was I wrong.
Im thankful of the many people that donated and were part of this historic endeavor. I’m also grateful for everyone that has continue to stand with my son.
Thank you, Brian! You should be proud! Your son is an inspiration to so many because he never stops fighting despite what he lost. I've covered and worked with him for over a decade. I'll always have his back! Proud & honored to be on Team Kolfage!
How can I send Brian money for commissary? I bought a $100 money order. Tell me how to fill in the Pay to and address.
Is there no one that can step in get help for him? I honestly don’t understand how our prison can get away with murder.
This both breaks my heart and angers me beyond belief. What can we do to help?
The Federal Prison Oversight Act .... July 2024 Biden signed into law.
One of the cosponsors in the House .............Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., and Lucy McBath, D-Ga., backed the House version of the bill
U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong, North Dakota
https://armstrong.house.gov/ ****note member of the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus and the Air Force Caucus
copied from website above ...................
Committees
Congressman Kelly Armstrong serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 118th Congress. He also serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Congressman Armstrong serves as the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has wide jurisdiction over critical issues including healthcare, telecommunications, technology, consumer safety, environment, food and drug safety, energy, and interstate and foreign commerce. Established in 1795, the committee is the oldest continuous standing committee in the House of Representatives.
Congressman Armstrong currently serves on three subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee:
Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
To visit the Energy and Commerce Committee's website, click here.
House Judiciary Committee
Congressman Armstrong serves on the House Judiciary Committee, which has wide jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement agencies.
Congressman Armstrong currently serves on the following subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee:
Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
To visit the Judiciary Committee’s website, click here.
House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Congressman Armstrong also serves on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The subcommittee investigates matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of information on U.S. citizens by the Federal Government and seeks to defend Americans' civil liberties.
To visit the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government’s website, click here.
Caucuses
Congressman Armstrong is a member of several bipartisan congressional caucuses, which are voluntary groups created by House members to pursue common legislative objectives. Caucuses often promote and educate other House members about the particular topic on which the caucus was formed. To view a full list of congressional caucuses, please visit the House Administration Committee’s website here.
Friends of Norway Caucus - Co-Chair
The bipartisan Friends of Norway Caucus works to strengthen the relationship and open dialogue between the United States and Norway on a variety of issues that have both bilateral and global impacts. More than 30 percent of North Dakotans, nearly 200,000 people, have Norwegian ancestry, more than any other state per capita. Only California, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are home to more Norwegian Americans than North Dakota. Congressman Armstrong is a co-chair of this caucus.
Air Force Caucus
The bipartisan Air Force Caucus highlights the critical importance of the United States Air Force in keeping Americans safe at home and abroad. Air Force Caucus members hold meetings, briefings, and other events detailing the successes of the Air Force enterprise and the challenges our country’s airmen face while operating in the complex warfighting domains of air, space and cyberspace.
Northern Border Caucus
The Northern Border Caucus is for members who represent districts (or states) that are on or near the U.S.-Canadian border. The bipartisan caucus focuses on policy concerns affecting the economic, cultural, and political partnership between the two countries.
Northern Border Security Caucus
The Northern Border Security Caucus is for members who are concerned about the increased human and drug trafficking, along with the decrease in Border Patrol agents and lack of security, along the U.S.-Canada border.
National Guard and Reserve Caucus
The National Guard and Reserve Caucus pursues legislative and policy initiatives that ensure the National Guard and Reserve components have strong representation on policy, procurement, force structure and utilization within the Department of Defense. The caucus is also committed to improving employment and education opportunities for National Guard and Reserve personnel returning from overseas deployments.
Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus
The Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus creates a venue for elected officials like myself to better understand the important role that cooperatives play in the development of our national and international economy. The bipartisan caucus facilitates briefings to promote greater awareness and understanding of cooperative business issues. The caucus is also a forum for members of Congress to share best practices and work to improve the effectiveness of policy to benefit and promote the cooperative business model nationally and internationally.
Congressional Western Caucus
The Congressional Western Caucus is a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 members of Congress from 35 different states and territories who advocate for rural, western, and resource-based communities.
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
One of the largest, most active caucuses in Congress is dedicated to general aviation. The purpose of the caucus is to inform members of Congress and their staff about the importance of general aviation to our economy and transportation system. The General Aviation Caucus is open to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate regardless of party affiliation and committee assignments.
Congressional Postal Caucus
The caucus allows for a productive exchange of information and insight among members and will make sure that Congress is well-equipped to provide successful, permanent solutions to the Postal Service’s current and future issues.
Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus
The Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus's mission is to bring greater oversight to federal prisons and address the systemic issues within the BOP system.
American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus
This bipartisan caucus's mission is to promote and strengthen the vital economic and security bond between the United States and Canada.
Thank you for all you do big Jeff. I'm from Texas and always follow your work
Prayers started right now for you Brian for strength and thanks sent out to the universe for you and Jeff.
How can I send Brian money for commissary? I bought a $100 money order. Tell me how to fill in the Pay to and address.
Praying for miraculous change.
This is just the worst injustice.
Could he be treated via telemed by outside medical practitioners? via phone calls or emails? Have several orthomolecular medicine / independent practitioners that might be very helpful .... just signed up for the Gold Care network by Dr. Simone Gold ... could find someone local Minnosota.
Actually Dr. Scott Jensen who was a vocal State Senator in 2020 ..ran unsuccessfully for Governor in Minnesota.... a doctor .... there has to be someone to help. https://drscottjensen.com/ has several lawsuits in progress I believe.
Someone has to know someone who can help.
Can items that he needs be mailed to him directly?
Thank you for this new information.
Are there lists of emails / contacts from GoFundMe still available for the $25 million? ..... or was all of that kept by GoFundMe ......... often thought could easily contact a fraction of those who gave and get the amount in question by the government that they didn't like how it was spent .... get donors who had given those amounts ......... to formally sign off that their gifts were completely to be used at the sole discretion of Brian Kolfage.
what about email lists from Brian Kolfage directly regarding updates to the projects?
Printing out your article.
I just saw this ............. when looking for which Congressmen and women are on the Committees that oversea Federal Prisions.
a July 2024 new law.... establishes an ombudsman office ........
https://apnews.com/article/federal-prisons-congress-oversight-abuse-transparency-biden-397d95d00d507a95c58dc0f78ada0407
excerpt "Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the oversight bill in 2022 while leading an investigation of the Bureau of Prisons as chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s subcommittee on investigations.
Ossoff and the bill’s two other sponsors, Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., launched the Senate Bipartisan Prison Policy Working Group in February 2022 amid turmoil at the Bureau of Prisons, much of it uncovered by AP reporting. Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., and Lucy McBath, D-Ga., backed the House version of the bill.
“The human rights crisis behind bars in the United States is a stain on America’s conscience,” Ossoff said in a statement thanking the bill’s other sponsors. “The United States Congress will no longer tolerate the ongoing and widespread abuse of those who are in Federal Bureau of Prisons’ custody.”
Under the legislation, an independent federal prison ombudsman would collect complaints via a secure hotline and online form and then investigate and report to the attorney general and Congress dangerous conditions affecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of inmates and staff.
Along with inspecting prison facilities, the legislation requires the Justice Department’s inspector general to report any findings and recommendations to Congress and the public. The Bureau of Prisons would then need to respond with a corrective action plan within 60 days."
Get this guy out and kill Pelosi now!
Is Brian Kolfage still in prison? /CU in Sweden
This is one of the most stark examples of the totalitarian government under which we now live. It is infuriating.
Amy Klobuchar
United States Senate / Senior U.S. Senator from Minnesota
425 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186
Amy Klobuchar contact information
Administrative-Security Federal Prisons in Minnesota
FMC Rochester (Rochester, MN)
Rochester is located in the Minnesota 1st Congressional District ....
Minnesota Members of Congress
U.S. Representatives
Brad Finstad
First District
https://finstad.house.gov/
copied from website above ..... Committees and Caucuses
Committees
Committee on Agriculture
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture (Chairman)
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
Committee on Armed Services
Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Subcommittee on Readiness
Congressional Caucuses
Republican Study Committee
Main Street Caucus
Congressional Western Caucus
Congressional Biofuels Caucus
1605 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2472
Brad Finstad contact information