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October 8, 2020

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.


October 6, 2020

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. 


October 2, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after testing negative for COVID-19: 

"The Office of the Attending Physician has notified me that my COVID-19 test results are negative. I intend to follow the guidance of the Attending Physician, monitor my health, and continue to work for the residents of the Sixth Congressional District."

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October 2, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after possible exposure to COVID-19: 

"Jacquie and I are praying for the health and well-being of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. I am not exhibiting symptoms and have been tested for COVID by the Office of the Attending Physician and should receive my results within 24 hours."

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October 1, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 8406: 


September 29, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, Task Force on Financial Technology Ranking Member Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) called for the creation of a Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee dedicated to examining and supporting new financial technologies. This virtual hearing focused on the importance of simplifying regulations and promoting clarity to ensure Americans can utilize new technologies to improve their financial future. He also spoke in support of the recent introduction of the Securities Clarity Act. 


September 29, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Safe Teachers Assistance and Return To School (STARTS) Act to assist educators who have returned to the workplace for in-person teaching. The legislation increases and extends the educator expense deduction for teachers purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) out-of-pocket. 


September 28, 2020

Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today that his office will be hosting a virtual Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of our nation’s service academies.


September 24, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Securities Clarity Act to provide a path to regulatory certainty for digital assets and other emerging technologies under securities law. He is joined by Representative Mike Conaway, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, who is introducing the Digital Commodity Exchange Act, which provides a framework for digital commodity exchanges. Representative Darren Soto, a Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, has co-sponsored both measures.


September 23, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) sent a letter to leadership of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees urging them to include a provision which would create and issue a service medal to honor our nation’s Atomic Veterans. They were joined by 21 of their colleagues. The provision was included in the House-passed version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.