Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), and Representatives Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-1), Angie Craig (D-MN-2), Dean Phillips (D-MN-3), Betty McCollum (D-MN-4), Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5), Tom Emmer (R-MN-6), and Pete Stauber (R-MN-8) urged the Administration to approve Minnesota’s request for a major disaster declaration due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Letter calls on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR) which could negatively affect Minnesotans’ access to care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Washington, D.C. - Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
Following a delegation letter earlier this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses across Minnesota
Letter to Administrator Jovita Carranza calls on the SBA to provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.
Minnesota Congressional Delegation Speaks with One Unified Voice on Coronavirus Response
Letter urges Minnesotans to follow recommendations from the CDC and work with local officials to keep our state healthy and safe
Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of additional legislation to assist with the economic fallout from COVID-19:
Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) launched a new web page on his official website to offer updates and resources to Minnesotans on COVID-19 (coronavirus).
"I have been in touch with officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor Walz's office and members of the Administration to ensure Minnesota is prepared and informed for the COVID-19 virus. This page will keep our community updated on the latest information on prevention and treatment." said Emmer.
Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced legislation to support Minnesota’s agricultural sector and provide flexibility to growing dairy farmers under an existing government program.
This legislation proposes a modification to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program to allow the option for farmers to make a one-time update to their production history, which will allow for a more accurate representation of a producer’s operation when using this risk management tool.
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) spoke at the launch of the Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus.
On February 19, 2020, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), launched the bicameral, bipartisan, Congressional Personalized Medicine Caucus. The four co-chairs hosted the first briefing on February 26 to introduce the Caucus.