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September 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), in a letter to the Biden Administration demanding clear answers on the impacts of their 30x30 land grab on Minnesota.


September 12, 2022
Washington, D.C.— The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced their commitment to substantially lower regulatory fees on broadcasters than previously proposed in its Fiscal Year 2022 Regulatory Fees Report and Order. The adjusted rates were announced less than a month after Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), co-founder and Chair of the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus, led a bipartisan effort to encourage the FCC to revisit its proposed FY22 fee increase.

September 8, 2022
Washington, D.C.-- This week, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) joined all the Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee’s Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets Subcommittee—led by Republican Leaders Patrick McHenry (NC-10) and Bill Huizenga (MI-02)—in a letter to Robert Cook, President and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Emmer said, "Everyday investors fuel innovation and serve an essential role in our economy.


September 7, 2022

America’s workers have always been one of our greatest strengths. However, the last few years have presented new challenges to the growth and long-term strength of our labor force. From pandemic lockdowns and the ensuing business closures, our workers have shown true resiliency through these difficult times.


September 6, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro requesting a study of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) mortgage assistance to acute care hospitals.


August 30, 2022

Ensuring our students receive a quality education is fundamental to the future success of our communities and our nation. When students were forced into remote learning during the COVID pandemic, parents gained newfound insights into the curricula their children were learning in school. Many were concerned by what they learned.


August 25, 2022

Minnesota is home to one of the largest untapped critical mineral reserves in the world. These minerals are used in the production of airplanes, cell phones, and other items indispensable to the American economy and our national security.

As the need for these critical minerals grows, we have a very simple choice: we can either mine these minerals safely and responsibly here in the United States, or remain reliant on countries like China and Russia.


August 22, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that his office would begin accepting applications for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge.

Emmer said, “Literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more important. These skills will be essential to our young people as they continue their education and begin careers, regardless of discipline.”


August 18, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced his support for a resolution led by Representative Fred Keller (PA-12) reaffirming support for American oil and natural gas production.


August 17, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced his participation as Co-Chair of Congressional Startup Day, which provides an opportunity to connect startup entrepreneurs with policymakers.

In 2021, there were 32.5 million startups and small businesses in the United States, making up over 99% of U.S. businesses. These firms employed more than 61.2 million Americans, with three million of those jobs coming from startups under a year old.