Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer sent a letter to Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 23 Director Robert McDivitt voicing his concerns over recent changes to the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program which have significantly impacted access to home-based care and transportation services for Minnesota veterans.
Washington, D.C. - Earlier this year, Congressman Tom Emmer successfully advocated for language to be included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations bill requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare a report offering solutions to ensure military families receive their deceased veteran's death certificate in a timely fashion. Without a signed death certificate, these veterans cannot be buried. The bill passed the House of Representatives on June 5, 2024.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and the rest of the Minnesota Republican delegation, sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer took Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to task over his disastrous record as Chairman of the SEC.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy announced that Stearns County will receive additional federal resources for law enforcement to target illegal drug trafficking through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer led a letter with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler seeking clarity on the regulatory classification of digital asset airdrops.
Annandale, MN – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer met with Annandale Mayor Shelly Jonas, Annandale Police Chief Peter Standafer, and other community members to discuss transportation infrastructure, crime prevention strategies, and the business environment in Annandale.
Norwood Young America, MN – This week, Congressman Emmer celebrated federal investments for two hard transportation infrastructure projects in Carver County.
Anoka, MN – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer visited the Anoka County Emergency Communications Center. While there, Emmer met with emergency communications staff and members of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and toured the communications center.
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025. The legislation included funds for eight major infrastructure projects in the Sixth Congressional District, projects Congressman Emmer fought to secure during the government funding process. The Senate continues to work through their appropriations process.