Press Releases
Emmer said, “Skyrocketing and unprecedented input prices are robbing our farmers of their livelihoods, and even today’s high commodity prices simply can’t keep pace. President Biden owes it to our ag community to ensure fertilizer is accessible and affordable.”
Congressman Emmer said, “The Congressional Art Competition is a chance to celebrate the great talent exhibited by young artists in the Sixth District. I am always impressed by the excellent art we receive and look forward to seeing this year’s submissions!”
Washington, D.C.— Today, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced companion legislation to Representative Emmer’s (MN-06) bill prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals. Representative Tom Emmer first introduced this legislation on January 18, 2022.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Emmer announced his office will begin accepting applications for the seventh annual Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP). Eligible applicants include high school-aged girls in the Sixth Congressional District.
Emmer said “Year after year, this program has connected present and future women leaders in the Sixth District. I am consistently impressed by the promise displayed by our participants and excited to welcome a new class to our Young Women’s Leadership Program.”
The Anoka-based Vista Outdoor, which includes Federal, CCI, Remington and Speer ammunition brands, announced earlier this month that they were working to donate one million rounds of ammunition to Ukrainian forces. Congressman Emmer worked directly with Vista Outdoor and Federal Premium to prioritize and expedite the transfer within various federal agencies, including the Departments of State and Commerce.
“Sexual assault is a life-shattering event, the trauma of which can be compounded by improper care,” said Emmer. “The Abby Honold Act will equip first responders with valuable healing tools and give a voice to survivors.”
Emmer said, “Crypto startups must not be weighed down by extra-jurisdictional and burdensome reporting requirements. The SEC must ensure that its information-seeking requests to private crypto and blockchain firms are not overburdensome, unnecessary, and do not stifle innovation.”
Washington, D.C.— This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced initiatives to support American energy independence.
Emmer said, “Between raising gas prices to their highest levels in history and bankrolling a dangerous dictator, the world is already bearing the cost of President Biden’s anti-energy policies.”
“Tonight, President Biden reaffirmed that not only are his policies responsible for the numerous crises our nation is facing, but he has no real plan to fix them. His commitment to destroying domestic energy production keeps Americans dependent on foreign sources of fuel. His careless spending has created the worst inflation crisis in forty years.
Washington, D.C.– Today, Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Eric Swalwell (CA-15), co-chairs of the Personalized Medicine Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation to better address drug-gene interactions to ensure that all Americans have access to the treatment that is best for them.