Press Releases
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, when we recognize the importance of quality, accessible mental health care. In 2019, more than 20% of Minnesotan adults reported having a mental illness.
That needs to change. I am committed to increasing access to mental health services and eliminating the stigma around treatment. As your Representative for the Sixth District of Minnesota, I have:
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), the Ranking Member of the Energy and Minerals Subcommittee, in opposing legislation aimed at halting a major mining project in Northern Minnesota.
Emmer said, “Mining in the Iron Range has provided a livelihood to generations of Minnesotans and offered a domestic source of resources that have been key to securing America’s stature on the global stage.”
“Police officers are devoted to keeping our communities
"Transparency and accessibility are always among my top priorities. Town halls are a great way to speak to constituents about the issues impacting them most,” said Emmer. "We look forward to another productive town hall.”
Date: May 20, 2022
Time: 7:00PM-8:00PM
Location: Blaine City Hall
Emmer said, “Our officers are often the first to interact with survivors. We must ensure they have sufficient training and resources to help those who have experienced a major traumatic event like sexual assault.”
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Emmer announced several efforts to address the ongoing, nationwide shortage of baby formula.
Emmer said, “Again, the American people are being forced to pay the price for the Biden Administration’s supply chain failures. Formula isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity and the sole source of nutrition for nearly a fifth of our nation’s infants.”
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced initiatives to defend Americans’ First Amendment rights.
Emmer said, “The Biden Administration has no business policing our free speech. We cannot allow Washington bureaucrats to become the arbiters of our precious First Amendment liberties.”
Among his efforts to counter the Biden Administration’s Disinformation Governance Board, Congressman Emmer has: