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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Anoka County a $40,000,000 grant for the construction of two new grade-separated county highway overpasses of US Highway 10/169 and the parallel freight and commuter rail line. The project will address the ongoing concerns posed by the Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard intersections, and includes new local frontage road connections.

(Courtesy of Financial Services Committee Republicans) 

WASHINGTON – Today, the Task Force on Financial Technology held a virtual hearing on the role that new technologies, like the digital dollar, play in fostering greater financial inclusion for the underbanked. These emerging technologies also offer a solution for swiftly disbursing government assistance—such as stimulus payments—to Americans with limited access to traditional banking services.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led the Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology Hearing. Congressman Emmer serves as the Ranking Member. 

Full Transcript of Rep. Emmer’s remarks:

Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students living in Minnesota’s Sixth District. 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be introducing legislation to improve communication and engagement between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The Community OutPost (COP) Outreach and Engagement Act will establish a pilot program to promote the nationwide use of Community OutPosts as a means to help law enforcement engage and communicate with residents in their surrounding communities. Modeled after the successful outreach and engagement of the St.

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging that a portion of the funding provided within the CARES Act be dedicated to support professionals and those who care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Direct Support Professionals are dedicated individuals who care for those with physical or intellectual disabilities and help them become or stay a valued member of their community. 

Otsego, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced that he will be holding a telephone town hall on Thursday, June 4. He will be joined by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove and State Executive Director for the USDA Minnesota Farm Service Agency Joe Martin.