Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), along with Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) and Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to request the inclusion of independent turkey farmers as eligible for relief provided by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced over $2.4 million dollars in funding for Sixth District communities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which was allocated by Congress through the CARES Act.  

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $15,000,000 for an infrastructure project in Anoka. The project will construct a replacement of the bridge over Rum River on U.S. Highway 10 as well as the replacement of an adjacent 4th Avenue bridge over U.S. Highway 10. The project also includes a reconfiguration of the U.S. Highway 10, Minnesota Highway 47, and U.S. 169 Interchange.

Washington, D.C. - Following an effort led by Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07), the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a revision in their policies to allow homeschooled children over the age limit for compulsory school attendance (age 17 in MN and 18 in MI) receive survivors benefits up until age 19 or graduation. These individuals and their families were previously excluded from receiving benefits due to their educational choice.

Washington, D.C. -  Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), introduced the Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act, which will support Americans’ mutual fund investments. The legislation improves litigation requirements to reduce frivolous lawsuits against firms who are already heavily regulated to ensure investor protection. Congressman Emmer is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, where the bill is referred.

Minnesota Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Provide Flexibility for state Medicaid programs and Basic Health Programs

Medicaid enrollment increased by over by 1.7 million people nationally during the initial months of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus sent a letter to President Trump and federal regulators encouraging the use of blockchain solutions to respond to and mitigate the Coronavirus outbreak. 

Washington, D.C. - Following news that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo committed to imposing sanctions on Iran following the United Nation’s rejection of a continued arms embargo against Iran, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement: