Press Releases
During National Police Week, we recognize the men and women who risk their lives every day to enforce the rule of law and keep our communities safe. Ideally, every interaction with law enforcement is a peaceful one. But in tense situations, a foundation of understanding between police and the individuals they protect can help de-escalate the interaction and keep everyone safe. In short: law enforcement is only as effective as their community relations are strong.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) participated in a roundtable for the Congressional Mental Health Caucus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) unveiled a series of measures aimed at resolving the prolonged closure of the border between the United States and Canada and assisting impacted small businesses.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the St. Cloud Regional Airport a grant of $3,717,287 for the reconstruction of Taxiway C and Taxiway D.
Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be hosting a telephone town hall on Tuesday, May 18th. He will be joined by an expert from the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) participated in the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center's Congressional Briefing on "How Three Communities Are Supporting Mental Health and Decreasing Justice System Involvement Through Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)." During his appearance, Congressman Emmer discussed his support for a letter he sent along with 57 of his colleagues for continued funding of the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act
Washington, D.C. – Recently, Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) led a bipartisan letter along with 28 of his colleagues in support of continued funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN).
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) wrote a letter urging Governor Tim Walz to extend tax forgiveness to small business Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to Congressional appropriators of the Subcommittee on Defense urging the allocation of $46 million for the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE Program. This program fosters STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education for children throughout the country.