Press Releases

Recent reports show a backlog of paper tax returns with no clear timeline for processing

Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced an award of $4,412,890 under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program for the replacement, rehabilitation, and acquisition of buses throughout Minnesota, including in the Sixth Congressional District. This grant was one of 96 selected projects throughout the country. 

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father, Thomas Earl Emmer Sr. who suffered a stroke earlier this week at the age of 81.  Tom Emmer Sr. – “The Original” Tom Emmer as I liked to call him - was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and member of his community. He will be missed by many, but remembered for his commitment to his God, his wife of 60 years, Patsy Emmer, his family, and his country.”

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, along with Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asking for guidance on the taxation of “block rewards” in a proof of stake network.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency a grant of $6,972,739 to help low-income families and Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens, including those experiencing homelessness. 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the National Bridge Replacement and Improvement Act, which prioritizes funding for bridge improvements to ensure safety and address America’s deficiencies in bridge infrastructure.

The National Bridge Replacement and Improvement Act creates a grant program for bridge improvements, replacements or repairs. Given state or local financial commitment to the project, the federal government will contribute as well.

(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after it was announced that the American Mineral Security Act would be included in the Senate COVID-19 relief package.