Press Releases
(Courtesy of the Congressional Western Caucus)
Today, Members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the improved definition for "waters of the United States" with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement applauding the Department of Transportation's Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) initiative to address rural transportation needs.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) welcomed United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky to Minnesota where he announced two ReConnect Broadband funding awards. Following the announcement, Congressman Emmer issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded Senate passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), issuing the following statement:
“I am pleased to see the Senate’s swift action to pass the USMCA after months of delay in the House by Democratic leadership. This agreement will bring farmers, producers, and manufacturers an abundance of opportunities and improved access to critical markets," said Emmer.
“As Congressman for Minnesota’s Sixth District, it is my number one priority to answer to the people that I represent,” said Emmer. “Town halls remain the best way for constituents to ask their pressing questions and for me to address their concerns. I am excited to build on the conversations from all of the town halls I hosted last year!”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) responded to the latest effort to end mining in northern Minnesota.
Letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) follows recent reports that a child from Minnesota was found with toxic blood levels of lead after playing with an off-brand spin toy purchased online
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) applauded the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and issued the following statement:
“After months of delay, I am pleased we finally had the chance to vote on this updated trade agreement. The Administration's successful negotiation with two of our most significant trade partners presents countless new opportunities for American farmers, producers, and manufacturers," said Emmer.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) issued the following statement regarding his vote in opposition to the Articles of Impeachment:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statements after Twin Metals Minnesota put forward their Mine Plan of Operation, kicking off the arduous environmental review process required before construction can begin on the project.