Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport with a grant of $91,162 and Buffalo Municipal Airport with a grant of $13,000. These grants are funded by the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which Congressman Emmer supported.
Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, March 31st. He will be joined by Michelle Francis, Acting Local Taxpayer Advocate for the Internal Revenue Service in Minnesota.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be re-introducing legislation to help improve communication and engagement between law enforcement and the communities they protect and serve.
Representative Emmer introduced the Community OutPost (COP) Outreach and Engagement Act, which would establish a pilot program to promote the nationwide use of Community OutPosts as a means to help law enforcement improve relationships with residents and provide increased access to vital services.
Washington, D.C. - Today, The House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act, which extends the life of the Paycheck Protection Program for two months. Congressman Emmer signed on as a cosponsor.
Currently, the Paycheck Protection Program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. The bipartisan PPP Extension Act would delay that deadline two additional months, and provide 30 days of additional loan processing time for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that his office will once again be accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined a bipartisan letter to House and Senate Leadership urging prioritized funding to support services for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement on H.R. 1280:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Expanding Access to Inpatient Mental Health Act, which will eliminate an arbitrary cap on mental health services which has served as a barrier to individuals seeking treatment.