Press Releases
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as part of a House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy.”
Specifically, Emmer expressed his concern about rising consumer prices driven by the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) and asked Chair Powell whether he believed ARP contributed to inflation. Emmer also urged Congress to curb future spending to prevent prices from climbing further.
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN06) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Steve Chabot (OH-01), and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX- 18) introduced the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN06) introduced the bipartisan Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act. The bill was co-led by Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15).
“Too many Americans are forced to live with untreated mental illness because they are unable to access proper care,” said Emmer. “If we eliminate barriers to the development and expansion of mental health care facilities, we will be one step closer to solving the inpatient bed shortage.”
Washington, D.C.-– This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined 29 Members of Congress on a letter led by Representative Michelle Steel (CA-48) to President Biden about the ongoing supply chain crisis and the shortage of intravenous contrast fluids at hospitals nationwide.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Emmer (MN-06) announced several efforts to support Minnesota’s rural and agricultural community. Emmer sent three letters addressing concerns ranging from mental health and education to domestic energy production as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced his selection of the photograph Freedom on a Friday Night by Matthew Scherber as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
Emmer said, “We are continually impressed by the promise shown by our young artists in the Sixth District. The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful tradition that encourages and showcases the talent we have across the country.
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.”