Press Releases

Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) received the “Guardian of Small Business” award, presented by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his consistent and strong support of small businesses in the 116^th Congress.  

The Guardian of Small Business award is presented to Members of Congress who vote to help small businesses on issues that matter most to them. 
Upon receiving the award, Congressman Emmer issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the United States Supreme Court: 

Washington, D.C. – The American Farm Bureau Federation honored Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) with the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award for the 116th Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Tom Emmer (MN-06), Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) today led members of the Minnesota congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concern over the recently released Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements, which change how health care providers document lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Bipartisan letter to the Administration expresses concern over potential reductions in the Air Force’s C-130 fleet 

Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced broad appreciation from local elected and appointed officials for the United States Department of Transportation’s investment in Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Retirement Inflation Protection Act (RIPA), which would protect retiring Americans from financial exploitation by paying inflation-induced capital gains taxes on their property.

Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the honorees of the 2020 Angels in Adoption from Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District, Markus and Sarah Yager.

Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) selects families across the nation who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent, loving, forever homes. The Yagers are being honored this year for their enduring fight and sacrifices to adopt their daughter, Olivia.